AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoChild Care Tax Credit: New Hampshire’s new Child Day Care Creation Tax Credit Program will start in 2027, letting eligible businesses claim a credit equal to 50% of qualifying costs to create new licensed child care programs or expand by at least 12 slots—aimed at easing the real workforce bottleneck. Local Zoning vs. Data Centers: Rochester is weighing a zoning ordinance that would confine data centers to its Recycling Industrial zone, a move city leaders say is meant to limit noise and resource concerns while noting state law blocks a permanent ban. Legal & Compliance Watch: A new NH condo statute update is expected to speed approvals for larger developments (over 10 units) and change registration requirements for bigger projects. Water Pollution Accountability: Old Dutch Mustard has agreed to a federal consent decree tied to alleged Clean Water Act violations, setting up a compliance and monitoring program after prior enforcement and criminal fallout. Workforce Development: NH 4-H Livestock Auction is highlighted as a practical workforce pipeline, teaching youth real business skills like project management and financial responsibility. Business Community: NBT Bank marks 170 years in Norwich with a community concert and fireworks. Public Safety: The Rattlesnake Mountain fire in Rumney is now fully contained, with crews tackling hard-to-reach hot spots and expecting monitoring for about a week. Consumer Fraud: Police say a New York man used a fraudulent credit card to buy $13,400 in rare Pokémon cards from a Massachusetts shop, with NH retailers helping connect the case.
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