AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNOAA/UNH Expansion: A new NOAA research facility at UNH’s Durham campus marked a construction milestone, with backers calling it a “transformative” economic development engine for Durham and the wider state economy. Utility Watch: Unitil set its Q2 2026 earnings release for Aug. 3 and a conference call for Aug. 4, giving investors another NH energy bellwether to track. Food Safety & Local Impact: The cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms lettuce remains in flux after the FDA said a positive lab result was a false positive, but the company’s 27-state recall is still in place—prompting NH restaurants to tighten vendor monitoring. Housing Policy: New Hampshire lawmakers moved to clarify and limit how towns can regulate multifamily projects in commercial zones, reinforcing the state’s push to expand housing supply. Education Metrics: WalletHub ranked NH schools among the nation’s best (No. 4), while a separate state task force is urging a rethink of how schools are assessed. Energy Costs & Policy Debate: Commentary and analysis continue to circle around NH electricity pricing, including the push for small modular nuclear reactors versus near-term rate relief. Business & Community Finance: Meredith Village Savings Bank announced its 2026 scholarship recipients, highlighting ongoing local investment in students. Weather/Travel Disruption: Downed wires shut the F.E. Everett Turnpike in Merrimack for about an hour, a reminder of infrastructure risks during stormy stretches.
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