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Move More This Winter!

It’s that time of year again. The days are getting shorter and colder, and going outside to exercise in New Hampshire takes more effort and increased motivation. Granite Staters are not alone; almost 60 percent of adults report being less active during the winter months, according to the National Recreation and Park Association. Cold temperatures and less sunlight may make you want to curl up under the covers for longer, but staying active is just as important to physical and mental health in winter as at other times of the year.

Strengthen Your Workforce! In a Tight Labor Market, How to Attract and Retain the Best Employees!

Have you experienced challenges recently when trying to hire and retain quality employees? If so, you are not alone!

Help Your Employees Stay Financially Fit

Are your employees financially fit? If they are like many Americans, the answer is no.  Recent statistics paint a troubling picture:

Hard Road to Travel Workshop

Join NHMA Legal Services Counsel Stephen Buckley and Municipal Services Counsel Jonathan Cowal for this year’s A Hard Road to Travel workshop and the debut of our first fully updated publication since 2015!

ZBA Basics

As a new volunteer member of your local Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA), you may not know where to start to learn about your new responsibilities. That's why NHMA is hosting a webinar designed specifically for new board members including a basic overview of the organization, powers, duties, and relevant statutory and case law authority to make your public service both more enjoyable and productive.

2023 Budget & Finance Workshop

This workshop is a must for members of governing bodies, budget committees, and other local officials involved in the budget process.

Derryfield Country Club, Manchester - September 12, 2023
Littleton Opera House, Littleton – September 19, 2023

Program Agenda

9:00 am Introduction

Presented by Margaret Byrnes, NHMA Executive Director

9:05 am – 10:30 am Fundamentals of the Municipal Budget Process

Municipal Immunities: What They Are, How They Work, and Why They Are Important

Although municipal officials and the cities and towns that employ them are frequently the targets of civil lawsuits, there are several legal defenses under New Hampshire and federal law that may protect them from liability.

Join Primex General Counsel Mike Ricker and NHMA Government Affairs Counsel Natch Greyes who will discuss these legislative and judicially recognized protections for municipal employees and officials including police, fire, and EMTs, and other limitations on municipal liability.

Will New Hampshire Soon See Its First Stormwater Utility?

 

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Fifteen years after New Hampshire state law allowed towns and cities to form their own stormwater utilities, not a single municipality has successfully enacted one.

Tracking New Hampshire History Through Town Reports

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Northern Long-Eared Bat Reclassification and Project Mitigation Measures

New Hampshire is home to numerous wildlife species, many of which are protected under the federal Endangered Species Act. The northern long-eared bat (NLEB) is the latest native species to be reclassified as endangered, requiring additional impact assessments, regulatory consultation and mitigation measures. Several recent projects in NH have navigated this new process to avoid potential delays in project development and construction.

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