Southern New Hampshire Planning Commission

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) is inviting eligible organizations serving the Greater Manchester area to apply for the Build Back Better Regional Challenge Community Grant Program. The program is designed to strengthen the regional biofabrication workforce pipeline by helping residents overcome barriers to education, training, and employment. Interested applicants must email [email protected] to request access to the application.

Application open: Thursday, May 21, 2026
Deadline to apply: Friday, June 12, 2026

Eligibility: Non-profits and public entities in Southern NH
Funding: $2 Million available in total, with individual awards ranging from $50,000 - $300,000
Federal compliance standards apply

Friendly reminder: Sylvia's retirement party is one week from Friday! Please RSVP if you haven't already: https://idwjy7cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iEabG3DuykxO_VCdItjIqacUl34lUTjuCxyYJZV4jsyEY-otwWzpG8HkgeL7gW-isJuM1VQb8rPNYvPGsajZCRcY29PL9cpgffe1_3pdISspEH2-xr-QO6-RIutdiH8-0njPQS95aKaV-cWfWmUzphdYh8o7Urtvb_p-UyhHr98=&c=PfdPnD0X6rdqCLFzx-CylhlFWqIKJ5OhozlJpIj9N-wZR3zDG8-XxQ==&ch=aAyGVHkoyf73eeR6H2JehNK7cEScHc05lfqUNIeM9PY0isoq_wZ7VQ==

Shoutout to Manchester Connects, SEE Science Center, and Big Sam Paints for completing the new mural on Canal Street! It was created to help improve the pedestrian experience at a crucial pathway between Downtown Manchester and the Millyard.

Manchester mural comes to life A new public mural was installed at the embankment along Canal and Pleasant Streets in Manchester on Saturday, May 16.

Join Manchester neighbors, students, and city officials
for a day of planting, celebration, and honoring
educators helping our neighborhoods grow on May 28. For more info, see attached flyer.

Goodbye rain, hello two-wheeled fun!

Please consider joining the QC Bike Collective on its first group ride of 2026 this Friday!

Please consider joining the QC Bike Collective on its first group ride of 2026 this Friday!

Congratulations to our one-of-a-kind Executive Director Sylvia von Aulock, who won the New Hampshire Planners Association Lifetime Achievement Award last week!

MTA service changes to be aware of this June...

Transit Service Update Notice

Effective Summer 2026, the following service changes will take place:

Route 42: Northside Plaza / Livingston Park
Will operate as a free fare route
Start Date: June 22, 2026
Service will run throughout the summer and conclude at the start of the fall school term
Town of Chester Service
Town of Chester will no longer be served by CART
Effective Date: June 29, 2026
Commerce Dr. – Route 4
This route will be discontinued
Final Day of Service: July 3, 2026

Be cautious by mile marker 1.2. Tree down. A Rail Trail user let me know. Thank You Trail User!

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Today is National Ride a Bike Day! How are you celebrating?

Shared from the Bike-Walk Alliance of New Hampshire

https://www.bwanh.org/