AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHousing & consumer finance: UNH says it broke its own record for financial aid, awarding $40 million to its incoming class, with 96% of enrolled students receiving aid and average awards topping $16,000. Homebuying affordability: A TD survey finds first-time buyers in 2026 are more open to nontraditional paths—like 50-year mortgages, using 401(k)s if allowed, and buying fixer-uppers—as interest rates and limited inventory keep affordability tight. Public health: California health officials warned of a measles case tied to travel on an Amtrak route from Chicago to Los Angeles, urging people to protect themselves with vaccination. Retail crime: Two men were sentenced for a Walmart theft spree across 11 states, including New Hampshire, totaling about $362,844 in stolen merchandise. Local governance & infrastructure: Belmont voters will decide in 2027 whether to put a Main Street bank-building demolition on the warrant after a petition forced the question onto the ballot. Education & facilities: Mold remediation at Nobleboro Central School is done, but the older wing remains closed pending repairs after a $10 million construction question. Business & community: Wilton’s Earth Sky + Water is transitioning to an employee co-op after its founder retires, aiming to keep the publishing business locally controlled.
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