AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoNOAA/UNH Economic Push: A new NOAA research facility at UNH’s Durham campus is being framed as “transformative,” anchoring a larger 60-acre mixed-use plan called The Edge at West End and aiming to grow jobs, partnerships, and Durham’s tax base. Housing Zoning Update: New Hampshire lawmakers moved to clarify and tighten rules so multifamily housing can be built by right in commercial zones, limiting how much towns can slow projects with local regulations. Food Safety Fallout: Taylor Farms expanded a 27-state iceberg lettuce recall tied to cyclospora, then the FDA walked back an earlier positive lab result as a “false positive” while still backing the recall based on outbreak data—leaving consumers navigating mixed signals. Energy & Solar Tech: New Hampshire is among states adopting plug-in balcony solar, now supported by UL 3700 certification, with utilities barred from charging fees or requiring approvals. Construction/Industry Watch: Pitco scrapped plans for a large Concord manufacturing facility, choosing instead to focus on existing sites in Bow and Pembroke. Local Infrastructure: Crews began work to remove the crash-prone Bedford Toll Plaza, with alternating lane closures expected. Business Calendar: Unitil scheduled its Q2 2026 earnings release for Aug. 3, with a call on Aug. 4.
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