Knight Affordable Housing Solutions Helps With Answer To Housing Crisis

It is well known that there is a housing crisis due to the lack of affordable housing in the Monadnock region and beyond. Ben Knight has stepped up to help with a new business, Knight Affordable Housing Solutions.

Knight’s background in home remodeling came to the fore when he learned about tiny houses a few years ago. “I built and sold my first tiny house on wheels this past year…,” said Knight. “Starting this business is my way of being able to help others along a similar journey.”

For more details and see photos of tiny houses, visit www.knightaffordablehousingsolutions.com or call 603-313-1504.

Ben Knight of Knight Affordable Housing Solutions poses with one of his tiny house projects.

With the arrival of spring, Allen Brothers Farm is busy stocking their garden center with a dazzling assortment of seasonal favorites. The family owned and operated farm, a regional favorite since 1956, is nothing short of a gardener’s paradise, as evidenced by their tantalizing selection of hydrangea (over 80 varieties), daffodils, hyacinth, tulips, pansies, and all-weather crops. Add to that a mix of herbs, seeds, bulbs, succulents, wall planters, hanging baskets, statuary, birdbaths and water fountains.

“Our greenhouses are bursting at the seams,” says Heather Wilson, garden center manager. And for those seri- ous “green thumbers,” Allen Brothers has a robust mulch yard, offering top soil, organic compost, and their own specialty raised-bed mix. Visitors to the farmstand will see two new additions, including a two-acre nursery, complete with trees, shrubs, and an expanded selection of fruit trees, and a new gift shop with locally crafted items, outdoor accents, high-end pottery, tub rugs, and many garden-themed gifts. Located on Route 5 (exit 5 off of Route 91) in Westminster, VT, Allen Brothers Farms is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. They can be reached by phone at 802-722-3395, or visit them online at allenbrothersfarms.com.

60,000 Housing Units Needed In NH By 2030, 90,000 By 2040, Report Says

New Hampshire Housing Releases The 2023 New Hampshire Statewide Housing Needs Assessment

How Much Housing Does NH Need?

Based on estimated population growth, almost 60,000 units are needed between 2020 and 2030; nearly 90,000 units are needed between 2020 and 2040. This includes the state’s current housing shortage of over 23,500 units needed to stabilize the housing supply.

Spring Rummage Sale Planned In Marlborough

The Federated Church of Marlborough will hold its spring rummage sale and flea market at its handicap-accessible Community House on Friday, April 28th from 3 to 6 p.m. and Saturday, April 29th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everything will be half price on Saturday with bag sale at noon.

Tyler’s Small Engine

They will be open on Tuesday, April 25th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Wednesday the 26th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for donations of good, clean clothes, toys, books, and household items. The Community House is located at 160 Main Street in Marlborough. They cannot accept televisions or computer components. Those who need something picked up should call JoAnn at 603-876-4068.

Savings Bank Of Walpole Promotes Ben Wheeler To Senior Vice President, Commercial Team Leader

Savings Bank of Walpole (SBW) announced the promotion of Ben Wheeler to senior vice president, commercial team leader. In his new role, Wheeler will oversee members of the SBW’s Commercial Lending team and continue to focus on developing and implementing the bank’s strategic vision for commercial lending and business banking products and services. Wheeler joined SBW’s Commercial Lending Team in 2021, and since then, has been invaluable in helping to engage with local businesses and the community. He has also been critical in the planning and implementation of the newest branch in Rindge, which recently opened.

“Savings Bank of Walpole is pleased to congratulate Ben on this well-deserved promotion,” says Steve Bianco, senior vice president and senior lender of Savings Bank of Walpole. “His experience and neverending commitment to our Commercial Lending Team and to our clients and to our community has continued to help cement SBW as the premier commercial lending team in the Monadnock Region.”

Wheeler previously served as senior vice president, commercial banking for NBT Bank N.A. where he focused on business development and growth of the commercial portfolio in the Monadnock Region. He also worked at T.D. Bank N.A. for many years as regional vice president (RVP), commercial banking, for the western/central regions in New Hampshire and was the recipient of the bank’s Chairman Award Winner (top one percent of employee base) seven times during his tenure as RVP.