NH INFRASTRUCTURE

Northern Pass shows up on a dozen ballots | New Hampshire NEWS05

2012-03-12T10:00:00.002-07:00

Northern Pass shows up on a dozen ballots | New Hampshire NEWS05

New Approach to Mass Transit Economics Needed

2012-03-11T20:12:00.000-07:00

At first I was very disappointed that the Executive Council voted down the rail study last week, but as I think about the history of these studies it always comes down to a conclusion that user fees will not cover the investment and operation of these facilities. We need to change our thinking and stop accusing anyone who suggests that these services should be subsidized of being a socialist. Before we go out and fund another rail study, the real work needs to be done on education our society about who benefits from these services and how it is impractical to cover the costs with user fees when many of the greatest beneficiaries may never step foot on a bus or train.

Let's start by using a simple bus ridership calculation. Assuming that the bus has 30 seats with two passengers per seat, each person is charged $5 per trip, and each rider is earning an average salary of $40,000 per year. So for 50 weeks per year 60 passengers travel to and from work. This totals 30,000 total rider-trips and a revenue for the bus company of about $150,000. For their trouble, before taxes the riders earn a total of about $2,400,000 income.

Assuming a markup of about 3.0 for salaries, profit, benefits, and overhead, the riders on the bus generated revenues of about $7,200,000 including about $720,000 in profit for their companies assuming 10% profit. It is the benefits to the companies whose employees use these services that needs to be included in any benefit analysis of a public transportation system. This doesn't account for the need for an adequate workforce and the financial benefits to companies when they are not competing against each other when there is an inadequate pool of qualified candidates.

Other factors that need to be considered include the additional productivity of commuters when they can use the commuting time to check messages by phone or e-mail and even use laptops to increase productivity without adding the safety issues on roads from inattentive drivers.

Consider the lower housing and transportation costs realized by commuters that can be used for other expenses and reinvestment into the economy. Housing and transportation costs account for about 65% of employee expenses. When mass transportation can lower commuting costs and provide access to lower cost housing, while providing access to higher urban salaries, their quality of life improves with minimal direct impact to their employers.

Mass transportation allows more capacity on the existing road system. This improves congestion and could mean less road expansion needed for the same economic development. This allows the same amount of growth with less impact to the environment. Mass transit also addresses serious parking issues within our urban centers which continue to lose consumers due to poor parking facilities.

The arguments are that railroad had its age and that it is only resposive to a select few users. The response to that argument is that the world has changed. Nearly 80% of the population of the United States now lives and works in our urban centers. If we do not continually reassess our transportation systems with an open mind based upon our current and future economic growth and not that of yesterday, we will ultimately choke off the economic vitality of our urban centers.

So having elaborate studies account for potential corridors and environmental impacts without taking the critical steps of educating citizens, politicians, and businesses about the true value of this infrastructure is not a good investment. We need to better account for the true value of mass transportation as we continue to rely on our urban centers for our economic well being.

Rivers Casino Owner Has Eye On Other Gaming Opportunities - Journal & Topics Newspapers Online: News

2012-03-11T04:53:00.002-07:00

Rivers Casino Owner Has Eye On Other Gaming Opportunities - Journal & Topics Newspapers Online: News:

Interstate 93 widening added to NH project list

2012-03-11T04:50:00.002-07:00

Interstate 93 widening added to NH project list

Rivals: PSNH's survival depends on sale of assets | New Hampshire NEWS02

2012-03-11T04:45:00.002-07:00

Rivals: PSNH's survival depends on sale of assets | New Hampshire NEWS02

What do you think about a Boston to Concord rail line? | Concord Monitor

2012-03-11T04:20:00.002-07:00

What do you think about a Boston to Concord rail line? | Concord Monitor

Northern Pass hits roadblocks -| Concord Monitor

2012-03-11T04:18:00.004-07:00

Northern Pass hits roadblocks - Concord Monitor

More than 150 people sign petition objecting to downtown Nashua meter changes - NashuaTelegraph.com

2012-03-10T05:40:00.002-08:00

More than 150 people sign petition objecting to downtown Nashua meter changes - NashuaTelegraph.com

Voice your opinion on the Route 3 reconstruction | Concord Monitor

2012-03-10T05:28:00.002-08:00

Voice your opinion on the Route 3 reconstruction | Concord Monitor

Shipyard details upgrades eyed for $38m repair project | New Hampshire NEWS02

2012-03-09T14:57:00.002-08:00

Shipyard details upgrades eyed for $38m repair project | New Hampshire NEWS02

Studying rail: Even that is too expensive | New Hampshire OPINION01

2012-03-09T14:56:00.002-08:00

Studying rail: Even that is too expensive | New Hampshire OPINION01

St. Hilaire should change his rail vote | Concord Monitor

2012-03-09T14:48:00.002-08:00

St. Hilaire should change his rail vote | Concord Monitor

Hillsboro: Water filtration up for vote | Concord Monitor

2012-03-09T14:41:00.002-08:00

Hillsboro: Water filtration up for vote | Concord Monitor

For 2011, NH has 5th highest electricity rates | Hartford Business

2012-03-08T15:38:00.003-08:00

For 2011, CT has 2nd highest electricity rates | Hartford Business

Executive Council rejects rail money | Concord Monitor

2012-03-08T15:26:00.002-08:00

Executive Council rejects rail money | Concord Monitor

Public can weigh in on plan to restrict private prisons in Manchester | New Hampshire NEWS06

2012-03-06T09:44:00.001-08:00

Public can weigh in on plan to restrict private prisons in Manchester New Hampshire NEWS06

Eminent domain is restricted | Concord Monitor

2012-03-06T09:29:00.001-08:00

Eminent domain is restricted Concord Monitor

Snowe's exit a huge loss for BRAC team | SeacoastOnline.com

2012-03-05T09:53:00.001-08:00

Snowe's exit a huge loss for BRAC team SeacoastOnline.com

Prison site, fleet management on aldermen's agenda | New Hampshire NEWS0603

2012-03-05T09:45:00.001-08:00

Prison site, fleet management on aldermen's agenda New Hampshire NEWS0603

Seacoast group picks up, until the coast is clear | New Hampshire NEWS

2012-03-05T09:41:00.002-08:00

Seacoast group picks up, until the coast is clear New Hampshire NEWS

Town pushes for new facility - NashuaTelegraph.com

2012-03-05T09:38:00.001-08:00

Town pushes for new facility - NashuaTelegraph.com

Environmental issues find Bass, Guinta at opposite poles - NashuaTelegraph.com

2012-03-04T10:29:00.001-08:00

Environmental issues find Bass, Guinta at opposite poles - NashuaTelegraph.com

Concord: Sewalls Falls Bridge closed for the week | Concord Monitor

2012-03-04T10:21:00.001-08:00

Concord: Sewalls Falls Bridge closed for the week Concord Monitor

New push in Northern Pass fight | Concord Monitor

2012-03-04T10:20:00.001-08:00

New push in Northern Pass fight Concord Monitor

Only In Print: NH's rail future getting a hearing in Nashua | New Hampshire NEWS15

2012-03-03T04:14:00.001-08:00

Only In Print: NH's rail future getting a hearing in Nashua New Hampshire NEWS15

Letter: Help preserve Henniker's history | Concord Monitor

2012-03-03T04:00:00.001-08:00

Letter: Help preserve Henniker's history Concord Monitor

Groton nuclear sub heads to Maine for upgrades - Navy News | News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times

2012-03-02T15:23:00.001-08:00

Groton nuclear sub heads to Maine for upgrades - Navy News News from Afghanistan & Iraq - Navy Times

Nashua Broad Street Parkway design contest moves forward - NashuaTelegraph.com

2012-03-02T15:14:00.001-08:00

Nashua Broad Street Parkway design contest moves forward - NashuaTelegraph.com

Wetlands restoration, drinking water protection: Funding opportunities in New Hampshire - WaterWorld

2012-03-01T16:22:00.001-08:00

Wetlands restoration, drinking water protection: Funding opportunities in New Hampshire - WaterWorld

PSNH responds to EPA draft permit

2012-03-01T16:15:00.001-08:00

Fosters.com - Dover NH, Rochester NH, Portsmouth NH, Laconia NH, Sanford ME

January future construction a mixed bag

2012-02-29T16:38:00.001-08:00

January future construction a mixed bag

PSNH statement on company’s storm preparation - NashuaTelegraph.com

2012-02-29T16:29:00.001-08:00

PSNH statement on company’s storm preparation - NashuaTelegraph.com

Transportation officials come around to stoplight | Concord Monitor

2012-02-28T09:43:00.001-08:00

Transportation officials come around to stoplight Concord Monitor

Gravel pit owner accused of violating wetland rules | Concord Monitor

2012-02-28T09:40:00.001-08:00

Gravel pit owner accused of violating wetland rules Concord Monitor

Letter: Save the Allenstown sewer commission | Concord Monitor

2012-02-27T16:43:00.001-08:00

Letter: Save the Allenstown sewer commission Concord Monitor

Letter: The problem with privatization | Concord Monitor

2012-02-27T16:42:00.001-08:00

Letter: The problem with privatization Concord Monitor

Country Ecology: Bald eagle recovery: Why aren’t they nesting yet in the Ossipee Watershed?

2012-02-26T07:01:00.002-08:00

http://www.conwaydailysun.com/community/story/country-ecology-feb-25-2012

Strong winds knock out power | New Hampshire NEWS11

2012-02-26T06:54:00.001-08:00

Strong winds knock out power New Hampshire NEWS11

Hundreds in Nashua without power Saturday afternoon - NashuaTelegraph.com

2012-02-26T06:52:00.001-08:00

Hundreds in Nashua without power Saturday afternoon - NashuaTelegraph.com

Broad Street Parkway displeases Millyard property owner - NashuaTelegraph.com

2012-02-26T06:51:00.001-08:00

Broad Street Parkway displeases Millyard property owner - NashuaTelegraph.com

Proposed bills would expand NH freedoms – but at a cost - NashuaTelegraph.com

2012-02-26T06:48:00.001-08:00

Proposed bills would expand NH freedoms – but at a cost - NashuaTelegraph.com

Loudon: Casino at the track? | Concord Monitor

2012-02-26T06:42:00.001-08:00

Loudon: Casino at the track? Concord Monitor

Concord: Old bridge to close for a week | Concord Monitor

2012-02-25T05:27:00.001-08:00

Concord: Old bridge to close for a week Concord Monitor

Invasive plant fight could take a turn in the Great Marsh

2012-02-23T14:50:00.001-08:00

Invasive plant fight could take a turn in the Great Marsh

My Turn: PSNH should sell its power plants | Concord Monitor

2012-02-23T14:25:00.001-08:00

My Turn: PSNH should sell its power plants Concord Monitor

Hopkinton: State owes us $200,000 | Concord Monitor

2012-02-23T14:20:00.001-08:00

Hopkinton: State owes us $200,000 Concord Monitor

Dredging Today – Congressman Supports Port of New Hampshire Dredging (USA)

2012-02-22T15:10:00.000-08:00

Dredging Today – Congressman Supports Port of New Hampshire Dredging (USA)

Prison privatization plan has opponents | New Hampshire NEWS06

2012-02-22T15:07:00.000-08:00

Prison privatization plan has opponents New Hampshire NEWS06

Prison ordinance talk continues in Manchester | New Hampshire NEWS06

2012-02-22T15:06:00.000-08:00

Prison ordinance talk continues in Manchester New Hampshire NEWS06

Bow: Residents asked to build more | Concord Monitor

2012-02-21T14:21:00.000-08:00

Bow: Residents asked to build more Concord Monitor

Dredging Today – USA: Corps Proposes Dredging of Portsmouth Harbor and Piscataqua River FNP

2012-02-20T14:32:00.000-08:00

Dredging Today – USA: Corps Proposes Dredging of Portsmouth Harbor and Piscataqua River FNP

Transportation plan $1.33 billion short - Page 2 | Concord Monitor

2012-02-20T14:21:00.000-08:00

Transportation plan $1.33 billion short - Page 2 Concord Monitor

Maine lawmakers fight to save Downeaster funds | The Morning Sentinel, Waterville, ME

2012-02-18T04:41:00.000-08:00

Maine lawmakers fight to save Downeaster funds The Morning Sentinel, Waterville, ME

Renewed interest in east-west highway reaches State House | Sun Journal

2012-02-18T04:38:00.000-08:00

Renewed interest in east-west highway reaches State House Sun Journal

Expanded trash collection on ballot | New Hampshire NEWS06

2012-02-18T04:29:00.000-08:00

Expanded trash collection on ballot New Hampshire NEWS06

Several of Brookline’s roads cleared through use of rock salt - NashuaTelegraph.com

2012-02-18T04:25:00.000-08:00

Several of Brookline’s roads cleared through use of rock salt - NashuaTelegraph.com

Residents press against initial Eastman proposal | Concord Monitor

2012-02-18T04:12:00.000-08:00

Residents press against initial Eastman proposal Concord Monitor

Bye-bye, choo-choo: Train funding derails | New Hampshire OPINION01

2012-02-17T17:20:00.000-08:00

Bye-bye, choo-choo: Train funding derails New Hampshire OPINION01

Chimney is a symbol of survival in Nashua | New Hampshire NEWS06

2012-02-17T17:16:00.000-08:00

Chimney is a symbol of survival in Nashua New Hampshire NEWS06

Casino in Loudon promoted | New Hampshire NEWS06

2012-02-17T17:12:00.000-08:00

Casino in Loudon promoted New Hampshire NEWS06

My Turn: Bill would weaken wetlands protection | Concord Monitor

2012-02-17T17:00:00.000-08:00

My Turn: Bill would weaken wetlands protection Concord Monitor

Concord: Roundabouts in the works for Exit 12 | Concord Monitor

2012-02-17T13:09:00.000-08:00

Concord: Roundabouts in the works for Exit 12 Concord Monitor

Port officials seek federal funding to upgrade state pier | SeacoastOnline.com

2012-02-15T15:37:00.000-08:00

Port officials seek federal funding to upgrade state pier SeacoastOnline.com

State: Transportation funds inadequate for current need | New Hampshire NEWS06

2012-02-15T15:33:00.000-08:00

State: Transportation funds inadequate for current need New Hampshire NEWS06

"Water Matters!" Legislative Breakfast

2012-02-14T16:18:00.000-08:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Frederick J. McNeill, P.E.

February 15, 2012 (603) 624-6341 / (603) 235-6626 cell

Water Matters!

IS NEW HAMPSHIRE’S WATER INFRASTRUCTURE READY FOR OUR FUTURE?

Local Water-Related Professionals Meet to Discuss the State’s Infrastructure Systems

Concord, N.H. – “Water Matters!” was the theme of a breakfast meeting Wednesday at the Holiday Inn. A collaboration of water-related practitioners, including scientists, engineers, attorneys, advocates, legislators, and administrators are discussing the many ways in which water affects our lives in New Hampshire, the current state of our infrastructure, and the investment needed to ensure proper management of water resources in the future.

There is nothing more vital to our society than water. How we manage drinking water, stormwater, dams, and wastewater are critical to every New Hampshire citizen, business, and community. Each household pays a small cost for drinking water and wastewater services, but, in communities with shared systems, the full cost of the required infrastructure for water management is far greater, and state support has been reduced dramatically in recent years.

“New Hampshire’s water industry is faced with aging and failing infrastructure, increased regulatory requirements, and no source of sustainable funding,” said Fred McNeill, Chief Engineer for the City of Manchester’s Environmental Protection Division. “So we are reaching out to our legislators through this breakfast to educate them about the needs of the water industry, which is so closely tied to New Hampshire’s high quality of life.” Mr. McNeill was moderator for the breakfast meeting.

Engineer Michael Metcalf, President of the NH Water Works Association, noted: “Throughout the state, both large and small community water systems are faced with the need to upgrade aging or obsolete equipment to continue to supply safe and reliable drinking water – but for many of them the money simply is not there. We recognize that these are difficult economic times but feel that a high priority should be placed on maintaining our drinking water infrastructure. Individuals may have to pay some more, but they can’t do it alone. As a matter of public health, a long-term sustainable funding solution for water infrastructure is an absolute necessity”

“The collaboration of professionals at this meeting was formed to raise public awareness of the impact crumbling infrastructure is having on our daily lives,” said Darren Benoit, chairman of the 2011 New Hampshire’s Infrastructure Report Card by the New Hampshire Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers. “For too many years we have underinvested in our state’s infrastructure. With each passing day, the inability of our state’s aging infrastructure to meet the needs of our growing population further threatens our economy and quality of life.”

Speakers joining McNeill and Metcalf at the meeting included James Gallagher of the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (DES) Dam Bureau and Exeter Public Works Director Jennifer Perry.

Mr. Gallagher’s slideshow noted that the state’s surface waters, most of which are controlled by dams, annually provide $1.5 billion of value to the economy and $250 million in property taxes. Yet 48 state-owned dams “require some construction at a total estimated cost of approximately $16.5 million.” He noted there are also scores of municipal and private dams that DES monitors that need upkeep.

Ms. Perry presented the perspective of one town, Exeter, and the costs the community is facing for keeping up with required water infrastructure: Great Dam, the groundwater management plant, and water mains alone will cost the community $23 million in the next few years, and a new wastewater treatment facility, required to meet more stringent discharge regulations into the Great Bay ecosystem, is estimated at $80 million.

A question and answer discussion with professionals, legislators, and other attendees followed the presentations. DES Commissioner Thomas Burack provided closing remarks.

The “Water Matters!” program was videotaped and will be shown on Concord TV and other community cable channels around the state. See cooperating organization websites for further details: http://ascenh.org/ or www.nhwpca.org.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

Key water management themes of the breakfast meeting include:

Drinking Water. New Hampshire is experiencing significant population growth. While much of the growth will occur in areas that will be not be directly served by public water systems, this growth will put public demand on our core urban areas for retail services and employment. The potential impact of failing water distribution systems was brought home last December when a

12-inch waterline, installed in 1901, ruptured on Beech Street in Manchester undermining nearly 200 feet of roadbed under this heavily traveled thoroughfare. In addition to disruptions in traffic, more than 25 homes were without water service. Similarly, in September, a 14-inch water main burst on North State Street in Concord, again disrupting traffic and impacting 12 homes. Water infrastructure is not just a local issue. The state must resume fulfilling its commitments to the towns and we need to move forward with the establishment of a federal water infrastructure trust fund to provide a reliable source of federal assistance for construction and repair of the water infrastructure.

Dams. There are currently 2,621 dams in New Hampshire, of which 841 are classified in an elevated hazard category due to the potential financial loss or loss of life in the event that it fails. This year during tropical storm Irene the Campton dam provided anxious moments as the storm surge threatened to breach the dam and endanger parts of the town of Plymouth downstream. Because the state only owns less than 10 percent of the dams in New Hampshire, only limited resources are available for meeting the capital needs of municipal and privately-owned dams. In addition to public safety and direct financial loss in the event of failure, dams are a vital part of New Hampshire’s economy. New Hampshire’s lakes provide up to $1.5 billion dollars annually of economic benefit to the state, with the majority of our surface waters controlled by dams. The state needs to develop a long-range capital program that addresses the need to repair, reconstruct, upgrade and operate the aging population of state-owned dams.

Wastewater. Much of New Hampshire’s wastewater infrastructure was constructed between 1972 and the mid 1980s, and the majority of these facilities are nearing the end of their design life. In 2008, it was estimated that nearly $1.3 billion dollars in investment was needed for wastewater infrastructure. The leading wastewater issue this past year was the EPA report on Great Bay, what is sometimes referred to as “New Hampshire's inland ocean”. The bay is a critically important nursery for marine life that is now on the state’s list of impaired waters. The EPA is requiring communities on the rivers that feed into the bay to upgrade or build new treatment plants at a cost that could be in the hundreds of millions of dollars. Federal money for such projects has essentially dried up and the state has not fulfilled its 20 percent share for new projects since before 2008. The state must resume fulfilling its commitments to the towns and we need to move forward with the establishment of a federal water infrastructure trust fund to provide a reliable source of federal assistance for construction and repair of the water infrastructure.

Water Quality. The shear magnitude of the overall water quality debate makes it a more challenging topic to bring to a public forum. This subject brings together the discussions on drinking water and wastewater facilities with the quality of our lakes and streams. It accounts for the integrity of our wetland systems and the protection of our groundwater resources and most of all it formulates the discussions on maintaining the infrastructure we have in place with the considerations of our needs into our future. An important part of the united collaboration is the NH Lakes Management and NH Rivers Management Advisory Committees. They add their collective voices to this important discussion. In recognition of the importance our water resources will be to our future, Governor John Lynch has created a Water Sustainability Commission. Its goal is to define water sustainability in New Hampshire from a broader perspective; how to achieve a sustainable system within 25 years. Formed in April 2011, their final report is due in June 2012.

This year, ASCE published a report on the economic costs of our “Failure to Act” on water and wastewater infrastructure investment (www.asce.org/failuretoact). In 2010, the EPA estimated that more than $91 billion dollars in water infrastructure was needed. By 2020, that need is anticipated to escalate to more than $126 billion dollars. During this period, the lack of investment in our infrastructure is expected to lead to $206 billion in extra costs to our businesses and could result in the loss of nearly 700,000 American jobs. The impacts on jobs are a result of costs to businesses and households managing unreliable water delivery and wastewater treatment services. “Clean water is fundamental to our economy and our health. We depend on water infrastructure, but our drinking water and wastewater systems are aging and overburdened,” said Andrew Herrmann, P.E., ASCE president. “Some of our water systems are 100 years old and in desperate need of replacement. When those systems fail, they disrupt businesses and families and cost all of us more in the end. The need is clearly there.” The cumulative loss in business sales will be $734 billion and the cumulative loss to the nation’s economy will be $416 billion in Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The situation will only worsen as the gap between needs and investment continues to grow over time. Average annual losses in GDP are estimated to be $42 billion from 2011 to 2020 and $185 million from 2021 to 2040.

New Hampshire’s economy, job growth, and quality of life are inextricably linked to the quality of our water resources and condition of our water infrastructure. This infrastructure will require substantial investment in the near future to address aging, capacity problems, and federal regulatory issues. The need to develop sustainable funding options to keep costs affordable for taxpayers and rate payers was one of the topics discussed at the “Water Matters” breakfast meeting in Concord.

Leon Kenison, Broad Street Parkway project manager, dies at 70 - NashuaTelegraph.com

2012-02-14T16:12:00.000-08:00

Leon Kenison, Broad Street Parkway project manager, dies at 70 - NashuaTelegraph.com

Civil Engineering community mourns the loss of Former DOT Commissioner Leon Kenison

2012-02-14T16:09:00.000-08:00

Leon S. Kenison Obituary: View Leon Kenison's Obituary by Concord Monitor

Roundabouts planned for Interstate 93 exit | Concord Monitor

2012-02-14T16:00:00.000-08:00

Roundabouts planned for Interstate 93 exit Concord Monitor

City paves way to connect Horseshoe Pond, Storrs Street | Concord Monitor

2012-02-14T15:57:00.000-08:00

City paves way to connect Horseshoe Pond, Storrs Street Concord Monitor

Loudon: Speedway gets in line for casino | Concord Monitor

2012-02-14T15:56:00.000-08:00

Loudon: Speedway gets in line for casino Concord Monitor

"Water Matters!" Legislative Breakfast

2012-02-13T18:22:00.000-08:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Frederick J. McNeill, P.E.

January 26, 2012 (603) 624-6341 / (603) 235-6626 cell

MEDIA ADVISORY

A collaboration of water-related practitioners including scientists, engineers, attorneys, advocates, legislators and administrators will discuss the many ways in which water affects our lives in New Hampshire, the current state of our infrastructure, and the investment needed to ensure availability of these resources in the future.

WHAT: “Water Matters!” Legislative Breakfast

New Hampshire’s economy, job growth and quality of life are inextricably linked to the quality of our water resources and condition of our water infrastructure. At this breakfast, you will learn about the issues concerning New Hampshire’s water resources.

WHO: Representative Mike Kappler, Legislative Sponsor

Senator John T. Gallus, Legislative Sponsor

Michael Metcalf, P.E., Underwood Engineers (Drinking Water)

Jennifer Perry, P.E., Exeter Director of Public Works (Wastewater)

James Gallagher, Jr., P.E., Chief Engineer NHDES (Stormwater/Flooding)

Commissioner Thomas Burack, NHDES, Closing Remarks

WHEN & Wednesday, February 15, 2012

7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

WHERE: Holiday Inn,
Main Street, Concord, NH

WHY: New Hampshire’s economy, job growth and quality of life are inextricably linked to the quality of our water resources and condition of our water infrastructure. This infrastructure will require substantial investment in the near future to address aging, capacity problems and federal regulatory issues. The need to develop sustainable funding options to keep costs affordable for taxpayers and rate payers will also be discussed.

Leon Kenison: Nashua planner and former DOT commissioner dies | New Hampshire NEWS

2012-02-13T18:13:00.000-08:00

Leon Kenison: Nashua planner and former DOT commissioner dies New Hampshire NEWS

Your Turn: Why America needs its shipyards, Portsmouth included | New Hampshire OPINION02

2012-02-12T05:55:00.000-08:00

Your Turn: Why America needs its shipyards, Portsmouth included New Hampshire OPINION02

Worth the wait: Updating traffic signal system throughout Nashua - NashuaTelegraph.com

2012-02-12T05:41:00.000-08:00

Worth the wait: Updating traffic signal system throughout Nashua - NashuaTelegraph.com

Monitor editorial: Preserve regional planning groups | Concord Monitor

2012-02-12T05:36:00.000-08:00

Monitor editorial: Preserve regional planning groups Concord Monitor

Fosters.com - Dover NH, Rochester NH, Portsmouth NH, Laconia NH, Sanford ME

2012-02-11T05:11:00.000-08:00

Fosters.com - Dover NH, Rochester NH, Portsmouth NH, Laconia NH, Sanford ME

Memorial Bridge span taken down, floated to state pier | New Hampshire NEWS

2012-02-09T19:44:00.000-08:00

Memorial Bridge span taken down, floated to state pier New Hampshire NEWS

Memorial Bridge on the move: Final cables cut; span on way to state pier for the night - NashuaTelegraph.com

2012-02-09T19:42:00.000-08:00

Memorial Bridge on the move: Final cables cut; span on way to state pier for the night - NashuaTelegraph.com

Anti-eminent domain bill passes | Concord Monitor

2012-02-09T19:40:00.000-08:00

Anti-eminent domain bill passes Concord Monitor

Antrim: Proposed windmills would be state's tallest | Concord Monitor

2012-02-08T16:31:00.000-08:00

Antrim: Proposed windmills would be state's tallest Concord Monitor

Truck pulls down power lines in Manchester | New Hampshire NEWS07

2012-02-08T16:22:00.000-08:00

Truck pulls down power lines in Manchester New Hampshire NEWS07

Monitor editorial: Preserve regional planning groups | Concord Monitor

2012-02-08T16:17:00.000-08:00

Monitor editorial: Preserve regional planning groups Concord Monitor

Memorial Bridge lift span removal on Wednesday | New Hampshire NEWS07

2012-02-07T16:32:00.000-08:00

Memorial Bridge lift span removal on Wednesday New Hampshire NEWS07

Plenty of ideas for Nashua Millyard makeover narrowed down to 8 submissions - NashuaTelegraph.com

2012-02-07T16:30:00.000-08:00

Plenty of ideas for Nashua Millyard makeover narrowed down to 8 submissions - NashuaTelegraph.com

Merrimack: Officials back plan to move tolls south | Concord Monitor

2012-02-05T11:54:00.000-08:00

Merrimack: Officials back plan to move tolls south Concord Monitor

Only In Print: Bedford tolls may move | New Hampshire NEWS15

2012-02-04T06:26:00.000-08:00

Only In Print: Bedford tolls may move New Hampshire NEWS15

My Turn: In budget season, some tips for towns | Concord Monitor

2012-02-04T06:08:00.000-08:00

My Turn: In budget season, some tips for towns Concord Monitor

Concord: Sewalls Falls Bridge repair a state priority | Concord Monitor

2012-02-04T06:04:00.000-08:00

Concord: Sewalls Falls Bridge repair a state priority Concord Monitor

Franklin: Two water tanks to be replaced | Concord Monitor

2012-02-04T06:00:00.000-08:00

Franklin: Two water tanks to be replaced Concord Monitor

PSNH opposes divestiture | Concord Monitor

2012-02-03T17:50:00.000-08:00

PSNH opposes divestiture Concord Monitor

State doubles down on snow plows | Concord Monitor

2012-02-02T09:33:00.000-08:00

State doubles down on snow plows Concord Monitor

FairPoint fights municipal pole taxes | New Hampshire NEWS06

2012-02-01T16:44:00.000-08:00

FairPoint fights municipal pole taxes New Hampshire NEWS06

High-speed rail will get us nowhere very fast | New Hampshire OPINION02

2012-02-01T16:41:00.000-08:00

High-speed rail will get us nowhere very fast New Hampshire OPINION02

Lynch pans Republican agenda | Concord Monitor

2012-02-01T15:21:00.000-08:00

Lynch pans Republican agenda Concord Monitor

Signs of the times: Naming rights for bridges | New Hampshire OPINION01

2012-01-30T17:33:00.000-08:00

Signs of the times: Naming rights for bridges New Hampshire OPINION01

Private prison interest strong for New Hampshire | New Hampshire NEWS07

2012-01-30T17:09:00.000-08:00

Private prison interest strong for New Hampshire New Hampshire NEWS07

Nashua Broad Street Parkway design contest moves forward - NashuaTelegraph.com

2012-01-30T17:03:00.000-08:00

Nashua Broad Street Parkway design contest moves forward - NashuaTelegraph.com

THE COST OF HELP - SentinelSource.com: Local News

2012-01-29T09:14:00.000-08:00

THE COST OF HELP - SentinelSource.com: Local News: Voters in Cheshire County communities will see a new payment on
their warrants at town meetings this year.

Hudson, Salem remain targeted as casino sites - NashuaTelegraph.com

2012-01-29T09:09:00.000-08:00

Hudson, Salem remain targeted as casino sites - NashuaTelegraph.com

Vermont Yankee says it won't test for tritium | Concord Monitor

2012-01-28T08:50:00.000-08:00

Vermont Yankee says it won't test for tritium Concord Monitor