Strafford Regional Planning Commission

Happy Thanksgiving from SRPC! We're grateful for the communities we serve and the partners we work with throughout the region. Our office will be closed on November 28 and 29 as we celebrate. Wishing you all a safe and joyful holiday!

The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is collecting input to inform updates to the State's Wildlife Action Plan. Learn more about the process and take the survey by following this link:

Check out the latest Bits and Pieces from last week: https://buff.ly/4fHZuRM

A new round of Transportation Alternatives funding is available. Is there a bicycle, pedestrian, sidewalk, transit, or trail link missing from your community? SRPC can help your city or town get it across the finish line. Reach out to SRPC today! Non-binding letters of interest are due December 10.

?? Tonight in Milton and tomorrow in Farmington ?? The towns of Farmington and Milton received a Technical Assistance grant from the USDA to evaluate options to repurpose old or underutilized municipal buildings. On November 20th (Milton) and 21st (Farmington), SRPC and the project consultant, SLR International of Bedford, NH, will host residents, business owners, and town officials in a discussion about the facilities in each town. Please join us at 6:30 PM at the Municipal Offices in Farmington or Town Hall in Milton. More info in the attached flyers, or the project site here: https://buff.ly/4hCPOJK

We are about three weeks away from the New Hampshire Planners Association Annual Meeting on December 6 in Manchester, NH! Join the Association for the business meeting, networking, and professional development opportunities. Learn more and register here:

Check out our latest Monthly Newsletter here: https://conta.cc/4fF91c1

The towns of Farmington and Milton received a Technical Assistance grant from the USDA to evaluate options to repurpose old or underutilized municipal buildings. On November 20th (Milton) and 21st (Farmington), SRPC and the project consultant, SLR International of Bedford, NH, will host residents, business owners, and town officials in a discussion about the facilities in each town. Please join us at 6:30 PM at the Municipal Offices in Farmington or Town Hall in Milton. More info in the attached flyers, or the project site here: https://buff.ly/4hCPOJK

The Piscataqua Region Estuaries Partnership (PREP) has announced their Request for Proposals for 2025-2026 PREPA Grants. Funding for each project ranges from $5,000-$25,000 in scope. The PREPA Grant Program is designed to help communities make big strides in protecting their natural resources and water quality, or in preparing for and adapting to climate change. Whether it’s updating stormwater management regulations, conducting natural resource inventories, or developing climate adaptation plans, this funding supports the important work happening locally. Any of the 52 cities and towns in the Piscataqua Region Watershed in both Maine and New Hampshire as well as watershed groups and organizations partnering with one or more of these municipalities are eligible for this funding. On January 15, 2025 from 10-11:30AM, PREP will host a webinar, breaking down the process, from application through funding and implementation. Participants will also hear from funded applicants and have an opportunity to ask questions. Proposals are due March 31, 2025. About PREP The Piscataqua Region Estuaries Partnership (PREP) is a collaborative-driven local organization and National Estuary Program. They work with towns, researchers, and local organizations to offer scientifically informed solutions to improve the health of our waters. They offer grant funding, process facilitation, collaborative workshop development, and outreach (like community building and project guidance). They also conduct habitat restoration to help our ecosystem bounce back, monitor our estuaries, and publish publicly available data about health trends that impact the entire Piscataqua Region Watershed. Learn more at https://buff.ly/4c2FWGt Request for Proposals link: https://buff.ly/3UDeQPa Webinar Registration link: https://buff.ly/3C5HK4d

The New Hampshire Planners Association is hosting their 2024 Annual Meeting on December 6 in Manchester, NH! In addition to the business meeting, there will be several professional development opportunities. Learn more and register here: