Happy May! Although the first day of spring was actually (allegedly) in March, this winter made a point of hanging around a little longer—even longer for the North Country! While I’m happy for the skiers, I assume we can all agree that spring is a welcome sight. (I’ve never been so happy to see the daffodils poking out of the ground.)
I hope you're able to participate in—or watch, in our workshop archive—the many educational sessions available to members this spring. In addition to our standard annual offerings, the 2026 NH Women’s Leadership Conference was recently announced, as well as an AI Conference, both of which are scheduled for November. More details to come on that!
This time of year at the legislature sort of feels like the 7th inning stretch at the Fenway Park; at the time this issue goes to publication, we'll be less than a month away from the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session. NHMA’s top priorities after Crossover include major expansions to electioneering and local government liability statutes, risk pool regulation, and zoning mandates. Time is getting short for municipal officials to speak to their representatives and senators about key legislation that could help or hurt their communities. You can read more about the legislation we’re following in our Legislative Bulletin or by checking out our bill tracker.
And with summer nearly upon us, I want to remind NHMA members that I’m available to come and speak at your select board, council, or alderman meetings if you’re interested—whether on legislation, NHMA membership, or to receive feedback on our services.
Oh, and also—have a GREAT summer!