Industrial Construction: Hitchiner Manufacturing and PROCON completed a 57,000 s/f Shared Services Operations Facility at the Elm Street Campus in Milford, consolidating value-added services to boost workflow, quality control, and aerospace component production. Public Works: NH DOT says Bedford Toll Plaza demolition starts Monday, with daily lane closures/rolling roadblocks for about three months on the $16M project, targeting completion in 2027. Local Governance & Health: Wilton swore in John Frechette as police chief and discussed a federal grant application to expand a mobile integrated health program. Energy & Utilities: Eversource reported Q2 2026 results, including major non-cash charges tied to asset sales and offshore wind obligations. Manufacturing & Business: Salem-based Standex International topped earnings expectations in its fiscal Q4, while Hooksett’s Paramount Roofing NH opened a new headquarters to expand statewide roofing services. Housing Pressure: LendingTree analysis finds NH’s home vacancy rate is high (14.3%) but largely seasonal, leaving fewer year-round options. Policy Watch: A new NH landfill siting committee law is moving forward after local concerns over impacts on tourism, property values, and public health. Consumer Trends: NH Liquor & Wine Outlets expanded zero-proof options, reporting sharp growth in non-alcoholic beverage sales.