Should NH institute a ‘housing champion certification program’ to incentivize workforce housing?

read more…: Should NH institute a ‘housing champion certification program’ to incentivize workforce housing?

It’s hard to think of a New Hampshire issue that impacts more people than the housing shortage. Whether you are a renter or you own your own home, the limited availability of housing in New Hampshire likely affects your finances directly or indirectly. As housing costs increase, the need for workforce housing, in particular, has come into focus.

Former Londonderry cop sentenced in 2019 DWI fatal crash

read more…: Former Londonderry cop sentenced in 2019 DWI fatal crash

Tyler Berry, 30, of Amherst, who was off-duty at the time of the crash,  pleaded guilty to manslaughter and falsifying physical evidence.  He is accused of driving drunk on April 5, 2019, on Route 101A in Amherst and colliding head-on with a car operated by Sierra Croteau, 21, a licensed practical nurse who was returning home after a shift at a local nursing home.  She died instantly, prosecutors said.

Harmony Montgomery’s stepmom violated bail order

read more…: Harmony Montgomery’s stepmom violated bail order

The pair were ordered to have no contact, but at Thursday’s bail hearing held in the Hillsborough Superior Court – North in Manchester, Assistant Attorney General Jesse O’Neill told Judge Amy Messer that Kayla Montgomery told her father-in-law to pass a message on to Adam Montgomery. “I still love him,” Kayla Montgomery said in a recorded jailhouse call.

State’s proposed $100M settlement for YDC victims fails them, say attorneys and advocates

read more…: State’s proposed $100M settlement for YDC victims fails them, say attorneys and advocates

Under the current version of HB1677, some groups of victims who experienced egregious acts of sexual violence are purposely prohibited from participating in the settlement process, including children who were forced to view pornographic materials, children who were subjected to acts of indecent exposure, and children who were filmed while being sexually abused, according to the coalition. 

NH Child Advocate: ‘Harmony’s needs and wellbeing were not prioritized on the same level as her parents’ rights’

read more…: NH Child Advocate: ‘Harmony’s needs and wellbeing were not prioritized on the same level as her parents’ rights’

“The key finding of the investigation into Massachusetts’ actions in the case – that Harmony’s unique needs and wellbeing were not prioritized on the same level as her parents’ rights is one that New Hampshire should consider carefully,” said NH Child Advocate, Cassandra Sanchez.

Property tax relief available for low- and moderate-income homeowners through NH Department of Revenue program

read more…: Property tax relief available for low- and moderate-income homeowners through NH Department of Revenue program

New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration (NHDRA) is offering a larger group of homeowners the opportunity to apply for property tax relief through its Low and Moderate Income Homeowners Property Tax Relief program.

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