AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHousing & Land-Use: New Hampshire’s latest housing push is finally taking shape: House Bill 631 lets many urban-area towns approve multifamily or mixed-use projects on commercially zoned land “as a matter of right,” with limits for incompatible impacts, while HB 1010 clarifies planning-board roles and related bills await Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s signature. Water & River Restoration: Durham’s Mill Pond Dam removal is underway on the Oyster River, with crews draining the pond and coordinating with Fish and Game to protect wildlife during the fish run; the first breach could start as early as July 13, restoring tidal flow after more than 400 years. Weather & Heat Risk: Forecasters say July’s muggiest stretch is here, with hot, humid conditions building again after rain, plus storm chances and possible wildfire smoke haze. Youth Safety Oversight: NH Attorney General reports “chronic dysfunction” at the state-run Sununu Youth Services Center, citing unsafe conditions tied to leadership and staffing problems. Outdoor Access & Wildlife: A new onX analysis highlights how roadless areas support recreation and wildlife habitat, as federal actions could loosen limits on roads, logging, and mining in inventoried roadless lands.
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