AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRetail Expansion: Costco has approval to build a Newington store of up to 167,000 square feet, with a 16-pump gas station, pharmacy and tire center; it could open in late 2027. Local Finance: BrightBridge Credit Union was voted Best Credit Union for Merrimack Valley and Southern New Hampshire, its second win. Data Center Debate: Backlash is mounting as voters consider 41 local measures nationwide; measures already decided in New Hampshire and three other states have opposed development. Energy Costs: Heating oil prices are a major concern in New Hampshire, where about 43% of residents rely on it for heat. Power Generation: Vistra’s acquisition of Cogentrix adds 10 gas plants, including the 624-megawatt Newington facility, to its portfolio. Household Costs: A national report found water bills rose 62% from 2015 to 2025, with New Hampshire among the states seeing particularly steep increases. Jobs: New Hampshire recorded the nation’s fastest rise in layoffs among 10 states where layoffs more than doubled in 2026. Industrial Expansion: Brox’s plan to double asphalt capacity is headed for a hearing.
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