1. Sullivan Construction held a “topping off” ceremony for its Market and Main development project in Bedford on Sept. 17, where members of the Sullivan team; Bedford town officials; and engineers from Stack and Co, Summit Engineering and TFMoran signed the final steel beam. It was then raised into place, completing the structure of the development’s Building D, which is 37,135 square feet. Work now continues on the building’s exterior and two additional buildings.
2. The Children’s Museum of New Hampshire in Dover recently held its annual Toddlerfest celebration from Sept. 24 – Oct. 6, offering special programs for toddler visitors and their parents. This year, a dance class with Belletete Ballet Studio and a Spanish lesson with One World Language School were among the event’s offerings. Toddlers are shown participating in a music class with their parents.
3. Homeowners in Warner manufactured home park Pleasant Pond Cooperative are the state’s 151st resident-owned community (ROC), securing affordable lot rents for 33 homes upon buying the property on Aug. 29. Residents collectively purchased the community for $2.3 million with financing provided by the NH Community Loan Fund. Heather Otten and Eric Buck of the Pleasant Pond Cooperative Board are shown.
4. The NH Bankers Association announced Meredith Village Savings Bank President Marcus Weeks, pictured at middle, as its 2024 Community Banker of the Year. The NH Bankers’ independent judges panel unanimously selected Weeks, a Lakes Region native with 29 years of banking experience, for his community service and support of efforts to introduce more affordable housing to the Granite State.
5. The Diocese of Manchester recently hosted its 2024 Bishop’s Summer Reception at the Currier Museum of Art, benefiting the Bishop’s Charitable Assistance Fund. Nearly 300 guests helped complete a fundraising campaign that generated more than $185,000 for the fund, assisting NH organizations focused on improving quality of life and giving residents and families the essentials they need. Shown from left are Liz Feren, Bishop Libasci, Julie Ann McCarthy Brown and Sean Feren.
6. Over 150 people met in Andover on Sept. 7 to learn about historic barns with expert John Porter, an event organized by the NH Preservation Alliance, Andover Historical Society and the Andover Community Hub. Contractors at each barn spoke about the building’s architecture, agricultural use, framing style and maintenance issues. Steve Taylor, New Hampshire’s former Commissioner of Agriculture, Markets and Food, also gave remarks.
7. Rochester financial institution Holy Rosary Credit Union has partnered with Newington business Pink Hippo Café to bring a coffee lounge to HRCU’s new branch, which opens this fall in Greenland. The café will be adjacent to the branch at 603 Portsmouth Ave. and connected via a doorway open during credit union hours. Pictured from left are Pink Hippo Owners Katrina and Sal Savino and HRCU President and CEO Brian Hughes.
