AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHousing Market: New Hampshire’s single-family home median hit a new record of $576,000 in May, with Rockingham County at a record $717,500—pushing more first-time buyers out as supply stays tight. Local Business & Craft: Wolfeboro furniture maker Richard Oedel is spotlighted for his one-of-a-kind, high-end work tied to Makers Mill, underscoring NH’s maker economy. Architecture & Design: Christopher P. Williams Architects earned NH Home Magazine Design Awards honors for a historic renovation and “Home of the Year,” highlighting sustainability and preservation. Defense & Manufacturing: Lockheed Martin won a $154M Pentagon F-35 contract for 11 jets, with work including Nashua, NH—another signal of defense supply-chain depth in the region. Energy Policy: New England governors, including NH’s Kelly Ayotte, urged federal regulators to reject a proposed transmission profit increase that could raise costs for households and businesses. Public Safety: A Lawrence officer was dragged during a traffic stop; the officer was identified and the suspect was captured after the SUV was found in Plaistow, NH. Community & Tourism: Laconia Motorcycle Week gears up for its 103rd run, with local vendors and businesses preparing for the influx. Politics (NH): Christian Urrutia filed for NH’s 1st Congressional District after a veteran-focused “ruck march,” while Hollie Noveletsky also officially entered the GOP race.
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