Future Tech Women of the World: Unite on Aug. 26
Come meet other like-minded women in tech and their supporters at this month’s Future Tech Women meet-up at Dyn, 150 Dow St., Manchester, on Aug. 26 from 6:30-8 p.m.
Business News
Check your labels: Nut butters recalled due to salmonella risk
Several nSpired Natural Foods Inc. products are being recalled by the FDA due to risk of salmonella, including various peanut or almond butters (listed below by lot number). The national recall was a voluntarily one by the company on certain retail lots of Arrowhead Mills Peanut Butters, MaraNatha Almond Butters and Peanut Butters, and specific private …
Owners promise not to sell spice; City reinstates business licenses
NH Superior Court Judge Diane Nicolosi in her decision to grant the injunction said the city violated of the store-owners’ right to due process.
Court overrules city, grants injunction for store closed following ‘spice’ ODs
A city convenience store that was shut down five days ago for the alleged sale of spice that contributed to more than 40 overdoses around the city can reopen, effective immediately, after an injunction was granted today in Hillsborough Superior Court North. Judge Diane Nicolosi ruled that when the city of Manchester shut down T&N Gas …
Market Basket Employees: ‘We’re getting tired of the beeps’
It’s been eight weeks since the internal schism over ownership and leadership has effectively shut down business at the Market Basket supermarket chain, and the protest by employees continues outside stores. These days, however, the numbers of protesters have dwindled. The beeps from passing motorists, fewer and farther between. “We’ve been hearing the beeps for weeks. …
More questions than answers for those upset over NHIA/SNHU merger
A town hall meeting about the proposed merger is set for Aug. 18 at the French Auditorium on Concord Street. Sean Beavers, an adjunct professor in the painting department at NHIA, first heard about the small art college’s plan to consider merging with Southern New Hampshire University on the news. “My gut reaction was surprise, especially because we …
Chamber VP Stewart takes helm at Derry/Londonderry Chamber
More turnover at the Manchester Chamber of Commerce. Will Stewart, who has served as vice president of economic development and advocacy since 2011, will serve as president of the Greater Derry/Londonderry Chamber of Commerce. He will take the helm in September, according to the New Hampshire Business Review. In May, Michael Skelton joined the Manchester …
Sneak peek at the Hooksett Welcome Center, opening soon
http://youtu.be/qtEmVlSlpZU “This theme, here, is you can work here, you can live here, you can start a business here; NH is a fabulous state.” – Ward D’Elia, project architect If you’re a frequent driver along Interstate 93, you’ve watched the Hooksett Welcome Center redevelopment take shape on both sides of the highway. It has been a …
Artie T. responds, rejects Market Basket BOD ‘onerous terms’
The following statement was issued by Arthur T. Demoulas in response to the latest update by the majority shareholders, as reported by wcvb.com.
War of Words: Latest Statement Issued by Market Basket
At this point, the Market Basket stalemate has been reduced to a war of words, or more like dueling statements. Here’s the latest: The following statement was issued Aug. 9 on behalf of the “Class A Shareholders” of Demoulas Super Markets, Inc. aka Market Basket. In response to the current situation involving Demoulas Super Markets, Inc. …
Looking for a Job? Openings at City Hall
The following job listings are found on the City website. You can click each link to read the job description. Click here for complete application information. Environmental Health Specialist I Friday, August 22, 2014 Accounting Technician – Finance Open Until Filled Equipment Mechanic II Open Until Filled Building Program Supervisor Open Until Filled Police Reserve …
Market Basket wants Artie T. back, but not as CEO
It’s hard to see how this is going to end. According to the Lowell Sun, a statement was issued late Friday by the Independent Directors of Demoulas Board of Directors which reads as follows: “Our associates and suppliers are committed to meeting the needs of our customers. We all take great pride in the work …