Latest Links: GOP Aide Resigns Amid Mileage Questions, Berlin Fire Department Faces $130,000 Shortfall

New Hampshire’s Business And Economic News In Brief

Aide resigns as mileage issue breaks – “Bob Mead has resigned from the House Majority Office following a Monitor report that he billed taxpayers for trips to Republican events where he sought to recruit House candidates.” Concord Monitor

Fire chief reports budget shortfall – “The city council Monday night received some unwelcome news from Fire Chief Randall Trull. Trull reported he expects his budget will end the fiscal year with a shortfall of over $130,000. Trull said the main cause for the shortfall is the cost of overtime pay to cover for sick or injured firefighters, including one who has been out for 44 weeks.” Berlin Daily Sun

iCAD reports $2.3m first-quarter loss – “Nashua-based iCAD lost another $2.3 million in the first quarter of 2012, about 4 cents a share, and revenues were down 14 percent, to $6.3 million, according to the firm’s most recent filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.” New Hampshire Business Review

Gunstock took it on the chin during winter that wasn’t – “After weathering what may be one of the worst winters for snow sports in recent history, Gunstock officials are optimistic about the upcoming summer season now that the summer adventure park is complete and ready to go…visits to Gunstock during the past ski season hit a 20-year low with the state averaging a 20-percent loss in the number of visitors…” Laconia Daily Sun