Hazardous Waste Enforcement: New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella says Pike Industries will pay a $100,000 civil penalty (with $15,000 suspended) after violations at its Portsmouth facility, including missing a certified hazardous waste coordinator, training gaps, and problems with labeling, inspections, storage, and records. Local Land & Environmental Compliance: In Lyme, a judge-ordered cleanout of a property labeled an illegal junkyard is headed for a final deadline, with the town prepared to hire a contractor if the owner can’t clear it by Tuesday. Watershed Restoration: Crews working on the Cold River in Walpole finished a biostabilization project using wood materials like logs and root wads to rebuild eroding riverbanks and reduce damage from flash-flood flows. Native Plants: A guide highlights three native northern New England sunflower species—woodland, pale-leaved, and thin-leaved—plus where they grow, including floodplains and woodland edges. Data Centers & Public Health: Nottingham voters approved a 12-month moratorium on new data center development, citing potential impacts on the regional watershed and local infrastructure. Solar & Grid Rules (Out of State, Relevant Trend): A new decision in India clarifies how rooftop “captive” solar can proceed without certain utility approvals, reflecting broader momentum toward faster behind-the-meter solar deployment. Weather Watch: Northern New England is seeing warm, unsettled conditions with showers possible later, and gusty winds at times.