Southern New Hampshire Planning Commission

10/21/2026

There is still time to register for this super fun workshop on November 6th!

From Plans to Projects: Why Some Ideas Get Built
Friday, November 6th from 8:30 am - 12 pm
Peterborough Town Library

Planners—whether serving on a local board or working as professionals—often adopt regulations to expand housing choices, enliven downtowns, and strengthen municipal finances. Yet when those results don’t appear, the missing link is often the economics behind development decisions.

This interactive workshop will demystify “development math”, showing how financial feasibility drives what actually gets built. Participants will explore:
• How development math works within local regulations
• The connection between development patterns and municipal finances
• How small regulatory changes can unlock better housing, downtown vitality, and stronger community outcomes

Designed for both citizen planners and professional staff, this session will give participants the tools to better align planning goal with financial feasibility—bridging the gap between regulation and reality.

This workshop will be held Friday, November 6th from 8:30 AM – 12 PM at the Peterborough Town Library (2 Concord Street, Peterborough, NH 03458). This is not a Peterborough Town Library sponsored event.

Class size is limited to 35 participants.
• Cost: $25 (includes light refreshments)
• Individuals from Housing Opportunity Planning (HOP) grant and Housing Champion communities are welcome to attend for free. Please reach out to me for a coupon code!

Register here: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/7gvjfan/lp/53c2b06e-6837-460d-a596-227d4a7aa390__;!!Oai6dtTQULp8Sw!X0CzyI_YnStBCLsNHLyJ8lEUsWC5VqlUAmA7U30pZy3byyzAvGKvvVMDuPBUcCWPgjWGJ1Ej4gKA7IraKOSmy99euX_TvZTTow$

10/20/2026

Yesterday marked Manchester’s annual Trick-or-Trash event led by SEE Science Center, Manchester Connects, and the City of Manchester, NH Public Works to help clean up parks, streets, and sidewalks before Halloween. In just 2 hours, 69 volunteers collected 134 bags of trash, 6 containers of sharps, and more than 800 cigarette butts! SNHPC Deputy Director Suzanne Nienaber worked with an enthusiastic team of volunteers at Enright Park.

10/20/2026

This Week is National Teen Driver Safety Week
New drivers: buckle up, put the phone away, follow the speed limit, eliminate distractions, and never drive impaired. Parents, keep the conversation, and the practice, going.
And remember, the NHDOT Safety Patrol, sponsored by GEICO is there to help when the unexpected happens on the roadway. From assisting motorists to responding to incidents, they help keep everyone moving safely.
Safety should always be along for the ride.

10/19/2026

It's Rider Appreciation Week! ❤️

Thank you for choosing community transit and letting our members be part of your journey. Every time you use community transit you help build a stronger, more connected, and more sustainable place to live.

This week, many providers across NH will be showing their appreciation to their passengers with special thank-yous, giveaways, and fare free transportation for select services. 🎉

10/19/2026

10/09/2026

Want to be more involved this Community Transportation Month? Join us for ABLE NH's virtual Lunch and Learn on October 16th between 12-1 pm. See you there!

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84389460204

10/09/2026

October is Pedestrian Safety Month!
Whether you’re driving through a busy downtown, a neighborhood, or along a rural New Hampshire road, keep an eye out for people walking.
Slow down, stay alert, and look out for one another. Safe roads are a shared responsibility.

10/08/2026

October is Community Transportation Month! Make sure to thank your local transportation providers and make use of public transit when able.

Thank you to everyone that helps our communities stay connected 😀