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Faced with mounting costs to taxpayers, the town of Bethlehem found itself at a critical juncture three years ago that led to the end of a 70-year legacy tied to the town-owned golf course.The Bethlehem Country Club was one of three publicly-owned...

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Concord Casino owner Andy Sanborn’s long-delayed hearing to revoke his gambling licenses is scheduled to take place on Monday, giving him the chance to refute accusations by state officials that he fraudulently acquired and misappropriated COVID-19...

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As the Concord School Board prepares to decide on the location of the new middle school this week, the exact cost of the project is still murky.In 2017, the project’s estimate stood at $96 million; however, by 2022, it ballooned to nearly double that...

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It turns out just one Concord City Councilor is a member of the city-owned Beaver Meadow Golf Course. However, before the Monitor learned that information through a public records request to the city, most councilors, including Concord’s current and...

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In the aftermath of the fatal New Hampshire Hospital shooting two weeks ago, the state Department of Safety is spearheading a comprehensive security review across all state facilities.Recommendations include emergency operation training and...

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Choosing to construct a new middle school on the current Rundlett site emerged as a relatively pricier alternative, resulting in $5 million in additional expenses when compared to the option of building at the Broken Ground School, primarily due to...

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If New Hampshire chooses to legalize recreational marijuana, the focal point should be redirecting revenue from marijuana sales toward public health and social justice programs, mental health and public policy advocates said.“What we have to...

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The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services is organizing a series of public forums next month to elicit feedback on community-based services catering to older adults and individuals with disabilities.This initiative, funded through the...

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In a disappointment to disability rights advocates, the state Supreme Court vacated a ruling that gave a Gilford student access to previously denied home services when she was under the age of 21 and in school.The court considered an appeal from the...

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Friday afternoon was not John Madore’s first visit to the New Hampshire Hospital, the state’s secure psychiatric facility in Concord.He was admitted to the 185-bed hospital on Clinton Street in January 2016 because police and his family believed he...

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The suspect and one victim are dead following a shooting Friday afternoon at New Hampshire Hospital, the state psychiatric facility on Clinton Street in Concord, authorities said.An emergency call about an active shooter came in at 3:38 p.m.,...

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For Michael and Nancy Mayo, the proposed plans for revitalizing the community building in Bow lacked a crucial piece of information essential for voters to make an informed decision – the potential tax impact of the project.“There has to be some sort...

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The town of Bow is holding its first listening session on the community building project this week, inviting residents to participate in shaping the future of the building, which could cost as much as $13.4 million.Residents will have the opportunity...

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Officials from both Dunbarton and the state are pushing for safety improvements at Page’s Corner intersection, but it could be almost a decade before construction gets started.The project, which could include a roundabout, has been incorporated into...

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The learning environment at Bow Elementary School is set to change with a renovation project adding classrooms and upgrading safety measures in the building.For several years, the school has dealt with a space shortage, leading to unconventional...

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At least 10 individuals have been charged with stealing federal pandemic relief funds by the U.S. Attorney’s office in New Hampshire.Money from the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loans approved through the $2.2 trillion CARES...

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In an act of generosity, Jeremy Hodgdon, a sixth-generation resident of Tuftonboro, left a significant legacy for his community.Hodgdon, who passed away in May of 2022, bequeathed two of his properties on Phinneas Graves Road, a piece of land that had...

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Concord Casino owner Andy Sanborn won another delay to defend himself against the state Lottery Commission, which says he is unfit to be associated with charity gaming and is moving to revoke his gambling licenses.Last week, Superior Court Judge Amy...

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Hopkinton’s economic development committee has withdrawn its proposed zoning amendments aimed at creating more affordable housing opportunities in the town.After residents expressed their concerns at public hearings, the committee concluded that...

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Bow officials are trying to determine the ideal elevation for a snowmobile bridge on town-owned land that was getting flooded by a beaver pond before the water was drained last year.The Bow Pioneers Snowmobile Club received permission from the town to...