High visitation has taken a toll on the unique and fragile alpine ecosystem atop the Northeast’s highest peak, where erosion, trampling, and invasive species are challenging the ability of native plants to thrive. That’s one finding of a preliminary summit assessment, prepared by consulting firm Tighe & Bond, that outlines the condition of the natural […]
Treating wastewater effectively and efficiently not only saves communities money, but helps protect the health of our area's greatest assets: …
The Nov. 24, Meredith Selectboard meeting included public hearings on commercial boat fees, water and sewer rates, and 2026 budget revenues fo…
In 2018, a cluster of southern New Hampshire towns decided to join forces on drinking water. The proposal: to connect their water systems with the city of Manchester to allow more than 1 million gallons of water to flow to the towns per day. The project, which involved Atkinson, Derry, Hampstead, Plaistow Salem, and Windham, […]
MEREDITH — Water and sewer rates for residents are increasing to cover unexpected costs from an aging infrastructure, the selectboard heard fr…
AT&T reports on how telecom networks adapt during natural disasters in remote regions like Alaska and Hawai'i, stressing the importance of connectivity for emergency response and recovery efforts.
LACONIA — The city is long overdue for an update to fees charged to property developers, and councilors will gather public input on proposed changes.
LACONIA — City councilors asked the subcommittee for public works to study a potential traffic change on Union Avenue during their meeting Oct…
The Oct. 27 Meredith Selectboard agenda included presentations on a statewide housing award, a wastewater asset management plan, a request for…
LACONIA — State Rep. Mike Bordes and Ward 1 City Councilor Bruce Cheney are vying for the mayor’s office. The Laconia Daily Sun asked the cand…