Dover GACIT Hearing       Source: SRPC
Planning

Last month, SRPC sent out information about the upcoming census and the local update of census addresses (LUCA) process. SRPC wanted municipalities to know that if they still have questions about the LUCA program, they can check out the promotional webinar posted by the Census Bureau. The webinar covers many of the basic details including new features, preparation, and participation methods. More information is also available on the LUCA homepage, including FAQs and information guides that can help everyone better understand the LUCA process and schedule. 
 
Individual municipalities that would like technical assistance from SRPC must have an SRPC staff member sign the municipality's registration form before it is submitted. That way, SRPC staff will be able to access the address data. If you are interested in working with SRPC staff for the LUCA program, please contact Rachael Mack, GIS planner, at rmack@strafford.org or (603) 994-3500.



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Transportation

Colin Lentz, regional transportation planner, attended two hearings held by the Governor's Advisory Commission on Intermodal Transportation (GACIT) on Thursday, Sept. 28, in Dover and Rochester. The hearings were two of 19 being held around the state to give municipalities and the public the opportunity provide input on NHDOT's 2019-2028 Ten Year Transportation plan.
 
At the hearings, Colin advocated for projects in the Strafford region and talked about the importance of regionalism in considering funding for proposed projects. He also explained the role Strafford MPO played in soliciting projects from each community in the Strafford region.
 
To learn more about the GACIT hearings, visit  http://bit.ly/2hE4gaP .



Economic Development

On Thursday, Sept. 28, regional economic development planner James Burdin attended a workshop in Concord devoted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfields Grant program. The purpose of the training was to assist prospective applicants for the FY 2018 Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund and Cleanup Grants.
 
Workshop leaders provided tips for writing a winning proposal and answered attendees' questions about the application process. They also oversaw two breakout sessions, one on the Assessment Guidelines and one on the Cleanup Guidelines. 
 
James plans to put the information he learned to good use when SRPC applies for additional Brownfield grants following the closeout of the current program this fall.
 
For more information on SRPC's Brownfields program, contact James Burdin at jburdin@strafford.org, or call 603-994-3500. 


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