Thomas H. Rooney

With larger developments slow going, a flush of smaller housing projects newly pitched in Concord

Housing and rental costs have started to level out in some parts of the country, but prices – and demand – remain record-breaking in central New Hampshire. In Concord, city leaders have spent the last few years pointing to development as a top priority to ease prices and expand the tax base, and a master plan overhaul is in its early stages. Housing construction has rolled out in fits and starts. As of April – the most up-to-date count available from Concord City Hall – there were just over 2,000 units in the works citywide: 283 units under construction, 599 units […]

New auction house in Franklin revives in-person bidding

Ryan Piccirillo and his wife Liza Penney hosted a soft launch auction at their new Granite Union Auction Company location in a former 1917 church in Franklin, aiming to revitalize the in-person auction industry following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Easterseals NH commits to keeping adult day programs open

Easterseals NH has voted to reverse its previous decision to end adult day programs in Manchester and Rochester and certain in-home services in Strafford and Hillsborough counties following discussions with state officials and community stakeholders.

Take Me Outside: Understanding plant defenses

Plants utilize various physical and chemical defense mechanisms, such as prickles, thorns, spines, fuzzy leaves, waxy coatings, rough bark, and toxic saps, to deter herbivores and ensure survival.

Vintage Views: Local products were not always local

A reflection on the historical evolution of commerce in Concord compares colonial taxation and trade struggles with modern consumerism and the enduring value of supporting local farmers.