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Monthly news & updates
May 2024
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NRPC's April Outdoors: A Month of Sustainable Engagement | |
Above, NRPC's Emilie and Kathy conduct the check-in process at the April 2024 HHW collection event in Nashua. | |
NRPC's First Annual 2024 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
Despite the weather, 325 households attended our first 2024 event on Saturday, April 20. For more 2024 HHW collection dates and information about what items are accepted, click here.
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NRPC at the 2nd Annual Nashua Sustainability Fair
Also on Saturday, April 20, NRPC's Cassie Cashin staffed an information table at the fair organized by the City of Nashua Community Development. Attendees were provided with information about the Household Hazardous Waste Program, the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program - and what NRPC is doing, along with the Locally Coordinated Transportation Plan survey for the plan's update. Click here to take the LCTP survey!
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Above, electric vehicles drew attention at the Nashua Sustainability Fair. NRPC's offices are located in the building in the background. | |
Protect Our Ponds
On April 6, NRPC staff members Emma Rearick and Cassie Cashin discussed sustainable practices at the The Protect Our Ponds event organized by the Town of Pelham. All residents in our region, regardless of whether they have shoreline property, can help protect our ponds, lakes, rivers, and wetlands by properly disposing of their household hazardous waste and managing the rainwater on their property.
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Bike Sale
NRPC/RCC7 Mobility Manager, Donna Marceau was among the 18 volunteers at the Gate City Bike Co-op Sales on April 27. 90 donated bikes were refurbished and sold at the event that raised over $9,000 to help Gate City Bike Co-op continue its bike refurbishment and donation program.
(Photo credit: Tony Attardo)
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Matt Waitkins, NRPC's MPO Coordinator | |
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25 years of service at NRPC!
Join us in congratulating Matt Waitkins on his remarkable milestone. Since May 1999, Matt has been an integral part of the NRPC team, shaping transportation planning in the Nashua Region. His involvement in numerous transportation plans, studies, and initiatives, showcases his invaluable contributions to the field and the region.
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The CommuteSmart NH Spring Challenge Is Here!
Change the way you commute in New Hampshire! Save money, reduce wear and tear on your vehicle, help relieve congested roads, and live a healthier, less stressful lifestyle. Try hopping in a carpool, jumping on a bus, biking the scenic route or walking to work!
Starting May 1 this year, CommuteSmart users will have the option to participate in the CSNH Spring Team Challenge! Complete as an individual or join your coworkers and rise among the ranks to be New Hampshire’s best “smart commuting” company! For more information and to sign up for the challenge, go to: https://commutesmartnh.org/spring-statewide-challenge/
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Household Hazardous Waste:
What Do I Do With It?
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While our household hazardous program accepts most corrosive, flammable, or toxic products, the following items are not accepted and should be handled as described in our, What do I do with it? flyer, now available. Feel free to share it to help keep our land and water clean and all of us safe.
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Workshops & Training Opportunities | |
How Hazardous Mitigation and Water Resource Planning Flow Together
Thursday, May 9, FEMA’s “From Policy to Action” Webinar Series.
Mitigation and water resource planning can flow together in many ways. Knowing when and where to coordinate is crucial. This webinar will help you navigate the challenges and opportunities of cross-sector planning. Hear about two separate efforts, their benefits within a community and how to streamline work and create cost-effective solutions.
Webinar Registration Link
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NH OPD Spring 2024 Planning & Zoning Conference
The New Hampshire Office of Planning and Development (OPD) Spring 2024 Planning and Zoning Conference is a free, full day online conference on Saturday, May 11 from 8:45 am to 3:30 pm.
The conference will have three tracks: Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and Historic Preservation and Housing.
For additional conference details including the agenda outlining each session by track, please see the 2024 Planning and Zoning Conference webpage.
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May 16, 2024, 8:00 a.m., Edward Cross Training Complex, 722 Riverwood Drive, Pembroke, NH
This annual program is a forum for presenting innovative water resources research, sharing information on local protection projects, and training municipal and water professionals. It is designed for water industry professionals, land use planners, members of environmental and watershed organizations, conservation commission members, town selectmen, municipal staff and elected officials.
Register Now
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Workshop opportunity for planning board members: The Dollars and Sense of Multifamily Development
May 22, 2024, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., NH Housing Offices, Bedford, NH
NH Housing has partnered once again with Grow America (formerly National Development Council) and the New Hampshire Planners Association to offer a one-day training that unlocks the details of multifamily housing development.
Cost is $25. Space is limited. Click on the link below for more information and to register. Register Here
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Revitalizing New England: Brownfields Summit 2024
May 29-30, Portland, ME
The Northeast Waste Management Officials’ Association (NEWMOA) has partnered with the brownfields programs in the New England states and tribes and the University of Connecticut Technical Assistance to Brownfields (UConn TAB) program to organize another two-day Summit to advance understanding of state and federal brownfield programs and opportunities.
The goals of the Summit are to:
- Share information about the financial incentives, liability protections, technical and other assistance available for brownfields development from federal and state governments
- Promote best practice and lessons learned across states and tribes
- Provide an opportunity to increase networking and information-sharing among key stakeholders
Registration Link
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Grant & Funding Opportunities | |
| USDOT Safe Streets & Roads for All | A competitive grant program to support planning, infrastructure, behavioral, and
operational initiatives to prevent death and serious injury on roads and streets involving all roadway users, including pedestrians; bicyclists; public transportation, personal conveyance, and micromobility users; motorists; and
commercial vehicle operators | Apply by May 16, 2024
Summary overview with key information including links
| | NH Clean Diesel Program | Upgrade your diesel units this reimbursement program. Competitive project selection based on a set scoring criteria. | Apply by May 24, 2024
Eligibility, Requirements, and links to the RFP documents linked here | | NHDES Clean Water State Revolving Fund Asset Management
Grant | For the development of an asset management program (AMP) for wastewater and/or stormwater assets.
| Apply by May 31, 2024
Application forms and instructions linked here | | |
| NH State Parks Land & Water Conservation Fund Grant | For the development of new or renovation of facilities and/or acquisition of property for public use. | Apply by June 7, 2024
Information and forms linked here
| | Recreational Trails Program
Open to non-profit, private groups, educational institutions, or govt. entities. | Grant program that offers funding for quality public NH trail projects. Limited grants are available for motorized, non-motorized and diversified trails. | Mandatory workshop attendance required
(5/8 or 5/15)
Applications due by
June 14, 2024
Information & forms can be found here | | |
See what's happening this month at NRPC. | |
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May 8, 2024, at 12:00 p.m.
Transportation Technical Advisory Committee.
Contact: Matt Waitkins
May 8, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.,
NRPC's 39th Annual Forum
Contact: Kathy Kirby
May 9, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. Lower Merrimack Valley Stormwater Coalition.
Contact: Emma Rearick
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May 15, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. NRPC Executive Committee.
Contact: Jay Minkarah
May 23, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
Greater Nashua Regional Coordination Council for Community Transportation (RCC7) Meeting.
Contact: Donna Marceau
May 27, 2024, all day.
Memorial Day. NRPC offices are closed.
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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. Unless otherwise noted, meetings will be held at: 30 Temple Street, Suite 310, Nashua, NH.
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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.
SBDC webinars are free, offered live, and include a Q&A session. View upcoming webinars here.
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Nashua Regional Planning Commission
30 Temple Street, Suite 310
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 417-6570
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