AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHousing Policy: New Hampshire lawmakers moved to tighten and clarify how multifamily housing can be built in commercial zones, reinforcing that projects are allowed by right while local review is limited to real infrastructure needs. Rural Development: The Northern Border Regional Commission awarded more than $8.1M to five northern NH organizations through Catalyst grants, including arts, education, ambulance services, and community recreation. Local Economy & Tourism: New reporting highlights rising anxiety in NH’s hospitality sector as small businesses absorb higher costs and worry about weaker summer travel, including the impact of fewer Canadian visitors. Energy & Tech Backdrop: A fresh debate over data centers continues, with one NH-focused argument framing them as an “invisible backbone” for jobs and services. Health & Environment: MaineHealth won a $1.1M NIH grant to study how PFAS exposure affects children and teens, expanding environmental health research in the region. Community & Food Systems: Monadnock Food Co-op’s long-running model of community-owned local food continues to grow, while the Lawrence Farmers Market gears up for its Local Food Cup competition.
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