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Seabrook, The Brook reach deal on casino's 264-unit housing project
SEABROOK — The town has reached a deal with the owners of The Brook casino to allow them to construct up to 264 housing units on 75 acres off Route 1. The decree apparently would resolve the appeal filed with the New Hampshire Housing Appeals Board against the town of Seabrook by Nevada-based RMH NH, LLC, a company linked to The Brook operator Eureka Casinos. The appeal was filed in 2022 after the ZBA denied variances needed to build 330-plus housing units on the southwest corner of The Brook’s acreage.
Veterans walk from Maine to Massachusetts to raise awareness about PTSD
NEWBURYPORT, Mass. – A group of veterans are spending the week on the road, walking 100 miles from Maine to Massachusetts in an effort to raise awareness about PTSD. A group of veterans are walking from Maine to Massachusetts in an effort to raise awareness about PTSD. They started...
Hampton Beach landmark: Buyer wants to demolish Ron's Landing site for condos
HAMPTON — The former home to Ron’s Landing restaurant could be turned into condominiums if a proposed project gets its required variances from the town’s Zoning Board. The restaurant property and its adjacent parking lot are currently under contract with a buyer, according to Realtor Alex Loiseau. Plans to develop the properties that make up that land – 379 and 387 Ocean Boulevard – have been filed with the town building department. The project would combine those lots to build two buildings, one of which would be five stories and need variances. The other building would be three stories and can be built without variances.
MSPCA calls for adopters after taking in 60 boxers from Essex County property
“We’re still doing initial evaluations, so we aren’t yet sure what kind of care these dogs will need before they’re ready to find new homes.”. The MSPCA is issuing a call for adopters after taking in 60 boxers that were surrendered from an Essex County property on Tuesday.
Cars detract from Market Square, proposed site of police station is sad: Letters
Cars detract from the vibrancy of Market Square June 5 − To the Editor: Some of the recent letters to the editor against pedestrianizing Market Square remind me of the old Yogi Berra quote, “Nobody goes there anymore. It’s too crowded.” They worry needlessly that if we take away space from cars and give...
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff to launch 'Seniors for Biden-Harris' effort in Exeter, NH
EXETER — Second gentleman Douglas Emhoff, husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, is coming to Exeter Friday. Emhoff will be launching the “Seniors for Biden-Harris” initiative in New Hampshire, a national campaign to increase outreach to older voters. New Hampshire is the second-oldest state in the nation with 18.7% of its residents 65 and older, according to data from the 2019 census. In Exeter, he will be joining seniors for a phone bank at 10 a.m. ...
Prescott Park summer concerts 2024: Here are must-see performers
PORTSMOUTH — Grab your lawn chair and get ready to stake your spot on the grass of Prescott Park to enjoy the sweet sound of summer on the Seacoast. The Prescott Park Arts Festival has announced its lineup of concerts that will fill the park with music this summer, its 50th season.
Save Fort Rock halted: Exeter leaders explain why effort to conserve 148 acres derailed
EXETER — Town officials said they are “open to continue discussion” with the Rugg family after the family withdrew their offer to sell 148 acres of woodlands to the towns of Exeter and Newfields over a boundary dispute. Exeter Select Board Chair Niko Papakonstantis said Monday the...
Construction Updates Announced for The Beck in Haverhill
Haverhill, MA – The Procopio Companies recently announced a construction milestone for The Beck. The 290-unit, mixed-use project in Haverhill is now weather-tight. The 5-story, transit-oriented development, situated adjacent to the Bradford MBTA commuter rail station, is now proceeding with interior fit-out and facade finalization. The weather-tight status comes as other development milestones take place, including the start of construction on the new 1.4-acre public waterfront park, and the implementation of roadway improvements as a part of a $1.95 million MassWorks grant.
Strawbery Banke Museum presents the 10th annual Tuesdays on the Terrace summer concert series
PORTSMOUTH — Strawbery Banke Museum presents the 10th annual Tuesdays on the Terrace summer concert series, inviting the community to enjoy an exceptional lineup of acoustic performances with the Museum’s historic houses, gardens, and landscapes as a backdrop. Each Tuesday evening from 5:30 to 7 p.m., beginning June 18 through Aug. 27, a...
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