NRPC Welcomes a New Planner |
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Payton Hoyt
Regional Planner
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Payton Hoyt started with the Nashua Regional Planning Commission in August as a Regional Planner. She grew up in Stratham, NH and graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a degree in Environmental Conservation with a focus in Community Environmental Planning. We are excited to have her join our team! |
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Meetings in September 2022 |
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Upcoming Meetings
See what's happening this month.
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September 8, 2022, at 1:00pm
September 14, 2022, at 12:00pm
September 21, 2022, at 10:00am
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September 21, 2022, at 6:00pm
September 21, 2022, at 7:00pm
September 22, 2022, at 10:00am
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Looking to stay informed about NRPC? Attend our meetings!
Agendas are posted approximately five days in advance on the NRPC online calendar,
or reach out to staff contacts to be added to group email lists.
Questions? Call us! (603) 417-6570
Unless otherwise noted, meetings will be held at:
30 Temple Street, Suite 310, Nashua, NH.
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Regional Housing Needs Assessment Update |
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Thank you to all who completed our General Housing Survey earlier this year. The survey was part of our Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) initiative which is taking an in-depth look at the housing needs of our Region across ALL income levels.
The RHNA will provide a foundation for addressing the region’s housing needs by including alternative tools, recommendations, and strategies that can work for communities of all sizes and types.
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NH Ten Year Transportation Plan
Project Solicitation
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The New Hampshire 10-Year Transportation Improvement Plan (“Ten Year Plan”) is a fiscally-constrained program of state– and federal funded transportation projects. The Ten Year Plan is updated biennially. As part of the biennial update of the Ten Year Plan, each of the nine New Hampshire Regional Planning Commissions (RPCs) leads a process to identify and prioritize transportation projects in their respective regions for inclusion in the Plan. |
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In June, NRPC began the process of soliciting new projects from our municipalities for potential inclusion in the State Ten Year Transportation Improvement Plan (TYP) for the FY 2025 to 2034 period. Potential projects can include bicycle and pedestrian improvements such as sidewalks or bike paths, in addition to road and bridge improvements.
The deadline for submissions was August 5th and we received 18 project proposals from 6 NRPC communities. At the September TTAC meeting, communities will be giving project presentations. All are welcome to attend in person or virtually. In the upcoming months each project will be scored based on a set of criteria agreed upon by NH DOT and the nine NH Regional Planning Commissions and then prioritized accordingly for submission to the state in November.
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Household Hazardous Waste Collections |
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There are 2 more events this year!
WHEN: Saturday, October 8th & Saturday, November 5th
8:00am - 12:00pm
WHERE: 25 Crown Street, Nashua
FEE: $15 per vehicle (up to 10 gallons or 20 pounds of HHW)
Visit our website for more information or contact us at 603-417-6570
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Changes to Planning & Zoning Laws:
A Guide for Municipalities
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In the fall of 2019, the Governor’s Housing Task Force published a set of recommended legislative changes to address the housing shortage including additional training and tools for communities. These recommendations were incorporated into HB 1629 and HB 1632 in 2020, HB 586 in 2021, and SB 400 in 2022. After much negotiating, some provisions of SB 400, were attached to HB 1661 and became law.
The new law will have significant effects on how municipal land use boards conduct business. In addition, a new law was passed relative to local regulation of properties used primarily for religious purposes. That bill, HB 1021, is also summarized in this guide.
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National Drive Electric Week (NDEW-NH)
September 23 - October 2, 2022
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What: New Hampshire Celebrates National Drive Electric Week (NDEW) with multiple events around the state. This is your opportunity to go to an NDEW event near you, ask questions, kick the tires, and go for a drive in an electric car. We think you'll like the ride!
When/Where: NDEW-NH kicks off the morning of September 24th at Concord City Plaza (in front of the State House), followed by the Kearsarge-Sunapee Region EV Expo in New London that afternoon; then in Exeter on Sunday, September 25th in front of the Exeter Town Hall; and the following weekend in Portsmouth on Sunday, October 2nd at the Bridge Street Parking Lot; plus, more to come.
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Other Events & Training Opportunities |
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September 13th, 9:00am - 3:00pm at NH Motor Speedway
This event is presented by SIMA and NH Department of Environmental Services and is geared towards snow and ice management professionals in both the private and municipal sectors. The 2022 Salt Symposium is an all-day event filled with informational sessions, networking with peers, and an opportunity to engage with several vendors.
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September 14th, 12:00pm
September 28th, 12:00pm
Join Legal Services Counsel Stephen Buckley and Municipal Services Counsel Jonathan Cowal. The first webinar they will discuss the procedural and notice requirements for holding a proper public meeting, as well the exceptions to the meeting requirement (the so-called "non-meeting"). This webinar will also address public comment at public meeting and establishing rules or procedure for public comment, and much more. For the second webinar, they will provide guidance on handling governmental record matters arising under the state’s Right-to-Know Law.
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September 15th, 12:00pm
Join the NH Office of Planning & Development (OSD) every third Thursday of the month from 12 to 1 pm to learn more about various planning and zoning topics. Each PLAN webinar will be free and conducted live with a presentation and question and answer session.
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September 21st, 8:00am - 4:30pm
This conference is ideal for consultants, municipal officials, attorneys, and environmental compliance officers. We will focus on key development challenges facing New Hampshire and the region and look at what stakeholders can expect the regulatory environment to look like in the future. The conference offers a unique opportunity to bring state and local officials together with business leaders to examine the key issues related to understanding and achieving regulatory requirements for air and water quality in the state.
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September 27th, 9:00am - 3:30pm
Get started using ArcGIS Pro! This 1-day workshop is designed for current ArcMap users or new ArcGIS Pro users who want to explore the basics of working with ArcGIS Pro. Participants will be introduced to the ArcGIS Pro interface and project structure, and learn workflows for editing, geoprocessing, creating layouts, and sharing their work.
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September 29th, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Join NH Housing, in partnership with the NH Municipal Association and NH Planners Association, for a one-day workshop on single-family housing development designed for professional planners. This workshop will educate planners on how single-family housing development is financed and how local regulations and processes impact the ultimate cost of housing development.
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September 29th. 8:30am - 5:00pm
The 2022 program will focus on the current and future state of commercial/retail space and the integral role these spaces play in community revitalization and vibrancy across New Hampshire. David Dixon, Vice President and Urban Places Fellow of Stantec is this year’s keynote speaker.
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October 17th - 19th at Sunday River Resort
The conference committee has spent months working on an agenda that will touch on all aspects of the planning world in Northern New England. This year's conference includes an additional half day of programming, kicking off with a lunch keynote speaker on Monday. Between Monday and Wednesday, you will have the opportunity to earn up to 10 CM Credits. In addition to the Annual State Cocktail Competition, this year's conference will also see the return of our Annual Awards Program dinner.
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SBDC's webinars focus on the needs of small businesses all around the state of New Hampshire. Topics of webinars range from starting a business to growing a business, including; financial matters, marketing, cyber, DEI, and many more.
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