Concord Monitor
Redundancy and red tape: Ayotte’s COGE returns with 54 proposals to make New Hampshire government more efficient
The Commission on Government Efficiency in New Hampshire has proposed 54 recommendations to improve government efficiency, including using AI to automate tasks, reducing bureaucracy, and making…
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3mBrenda L. Fowler
<html><head></head><body>Brenda L. Fowler<br /><br />Concord, NH - Brenda Lee Lucius Fowler, a beloved mother, sister, aunt and grandmother passed away peacefully on September 22, 2026, in Concord, New Hampshire.<br /><br />Brenda was born on July 27, ...
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7mConcord City Council approves fundraising for Martin Park bike park studies, faces pushback from neighbors
The Concord City Council approved a proposal to allow advocates to fundraise for feasibility and site studies regarding the potential development of a bike park at Martin Park, sparking debate between supporters and neighbors concerned about environmental impacts and public safety.
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2mRodney Brown receives NIAAA State Award of Merit for athletic leadership
John Stark Athletic Director Rodney Brown received the 2026 NIAAA State Award of Merit for his leadership and contributions to New Hampshire interscholastic athletics.
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11mAs federal protections shrink, fate of NH wildlife increasingly in state lawmakers’ hands
Changes to the federal Endangered Species Act regarding the definition of harm and take have increased the significance of New Hampshire's state conservation laws as both levels of government navigate shifting regulatory landscapes.
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4mBoscawen residents want more restaurants, housing options as town develops
Restaurants, housing, rooftop dining and pedestrian-friendly opportunities. Asked at a community visioning session to map out the future of Boscawen, residents zeroed in on these offerings that they crave from the town’s Commercial Street. The street sits just beside the Contoocook and Merrimack rivers and on the heavily-used Northern Rail Trail. It used to be […]