Strafford Regional Planning Commission

06/01/2026

Join Us for Our Annual Meeting!

We hope you will join us as we celebrate 55 years of planning at SRPC - Rooted in History, Focused on the Future.

Steve Pesci, former SRPC deputy director and current Policy Committee member will facilitate a conversation with:

Lucy Lange, Commissioner, NH Dept. of Business and Economic Affairs
Robert Scott, Commissioner, NH Dept. of Environmental Services
David Rodrigue, Commissioner, NH Dept. of Transportation

Together, we’ll explore a future vision for the state and region, and how we can advance that vision working with our state agency partners. The conversation will focus on the role we play as technical assistance providers to help balance growth with environmental protection, plan for transportation needs, and promote economic development opportunities in the region

Registration closes on June 10, so please don’t miss this opportunity to join us and help make the evening memorable.

WHEN: Thursday, June 25, 2026

TIME: 4:30 – 7:30 PM

WHERE: The Oaks Grandview, 100 Hideaway Place, Somersworth, NH 03878

You can register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/79ygxaa

Please reach out of you have any questions to [email protected]

05/29/2026

Outdoor Industry Day is Wednesday, June 10, in Plymouth, NH!

Join The NH Office of Outdoor Recreation Industry Development and the Granite Outdoor Alliance for an event designed to bring together the people, businesses, nonprofits, public partners, and leaders helping shape New Hampshire’s outdoor economy.

Learn more about the event here:

NH Outdoor Industry Day

05/26/2026

Support for Community Wildlife Projects – Apply Now!

The Taking Action for Wildlife team – a partnership between UNH Cooperative Extension, NH Fish & Game, and the NH Association of Conservation Commissions – offers direct technical assistance to communities interested in incorporating wildlife and habitat information into their land conservation, land-use planning, land stewardship, and education/outreach. This year we are accepting applications on a rolling basis, so communities can apply whenever they are interested. There is no fee for this assistance. To learn more, read examples of ways we can help, and find details on how to apply, visit:

The Taking Action for Wildlife team offers direct technical assistance to communities interested in incorporating wildlife considerations into local conservation and land use planning and actions.

05/22/2026

The SRPC office will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

05/21/2026

Call for Photo Submissions for the 2026–2030 CEDS! 📸

SRPC is finalizing the 2026–2030 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) and we are inviting community members to contribute high‑quality photos for consideration in the final document.

We welcome images that reflect the region’s economic assets, community character, natural environment, infrastructure, and ongoing or completed projects. Submitted photos may be used in the CEDS report, on SRPC communication platforms, or in future outreach materials.

Please submit photos to Natalie Gemma and [email protected] or Mike Polizzotti at [email protected]

05/20/2026

Brownfields Funding Available and Ready!

Does your community have a property that has known or perceived contamination? SRPC has readily available funding to conduct a Phase I Site Assessment to identify the potential for contamination, followed by a Phase 2 Assessment to determine the next steps, pinpoint the source and extent, and make recommendations for further action. For sites that have completed Phase I and II assessments, we can also prepare a cleanup and redevelopment plan. This work will be completed at no cost to the community and is fully funded by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

For additional information, reach out to Lisa Murphy at [email protected]

05/15/2026

Small business owners and entrepreneurs, check out this opportunity!

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) launched the Patriot Pitch Competition, recognizing the small businesses that drive innovation, create jobs, and generate economic growth. This pitch competition will bring together entrepreneurs from across the country who are building and scaling businesses within their communities.

Small business owners interested in competing are encouraged to submit an application by June 10. Additional details on eligibility, competition stages, and event programming can be found at the link below.

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Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary For 250 years, small businesses have powered innovation, created opportunity, and strengthened local communities. Main Street Builds America – and through Freedom 250, SBA is honoring that legacy while investing in the next generation of builders, makers, ...

05/13/2026

We're extending the registration deadline for the 2026 NH Coastal Climate Summit! Make sure to register before Friday, May 15!

This year's Summit will feature Pulitzer Prize finalist Elizabeth Rush, a live recording of the Granite Goodness Podcast, and many more presentations showcasing local adaptation solutions. Sign up while spots last!

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05/12/2026

On Saturday, April 25, volunteers from Nottingham met for a training session on identifying vernal pools and learning about their unique characteristics and ecological functions. GZA staff members led the classroom discussions and field exercises. This training is part of the update to Nottingham’s Natural Resources Chapter and is funded by a grant from Piscataqua Region Estuaries Partnership (PREP) and the Nottingham Conservation Commission.

Here are links to some of the resources shared by GZA during the training:
🔗 https://www.wildlife.nh.gov/wildlife-and-habitat/nongame-and-endangered-species/vernal-pool-documentation-manual
🔗 https://www.mass.gov/guides/masswildlife-publications
🔗 https://mefishwildlife.myshopify.com/products/maine-amphibians-reptiles-book

05/11/2026

Strafford Regional Planning Commission welcomes Lisa Wise, who started as a regional planner on May 4. Lisa will be working with the environment team, serving as the circuit rider for the Town of Strafford, and co-chairing the NH Coastal Adaptation Workgroup (CAW). Prior to joining SRPC, Lisa worked with UNH Cooperative Extension and NH Sea Grant on coastal resilience and climate adaptation. Outside of work, Lisa serves on the conservation commission in the Town of Eliot, Maine and enjoys spending time with her 6-year-old twins. You can reach Lisa at [email protected]