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Debunking Taj Mahal Syndrome: Developing Municipal Facilities that Meet Your Community’s Needs

Some call it the Law of More, or Taj Mahal syndrome.

It’s the perception that proposed municipal projects—like a new public safety complex or town hall—are inordinately lavish or contain features above and beyond what’s necessary to service a community. New city halls and public safety complexes sometimes draw criticism from residents and officials worried about cost. Many existing municipal buildings in New Hampshire aren’t designed to accommodate 21st century needs, and as time passes these needs only grow.

Federal Funding Opportunities & Coaching & Technical Assistance Pilot Program for Smaller Towns

With billions of dollars in competitive funding available to municipalities across dozens of new and existing federal programs, municipalities have many opportunities to secure funding for critical public infrastructure and other projects to improve their communities.

Seasonally Appropriate Notice - It’s Mud Season Again: Weight Restrictions on Local Roads

The information contained in this article is not intended as legal advice and may no longer be accurate due to changes in the law. Consult NHMA’s legal services or your municipal attorney.

 Q:  Do local officials have the authority to set vehicle weight limits for local roads? 

Navigating the Solar Development Landscape Webinar

Join NHMA and NH Association of Counties for a discussion around solar development and how to develop a project at the municipal and county level.  Hear from subject matter experts who can help answer your questions about solar development challenges and issues in New Hampshire.

Webinar lead by:  Amy Manzellia, Esq. of BCM Environmental & Land Law and Maureen Callahan and Steve Birndorf of USource.

 

NHARPC CORNER: Regional Planning Commissions (RPCs) and Recreation Planning

The information contained in this article is not intended as legal advice and may no longer be accurate due to changes in the law. Consult NHMA's legal services or your municipal attorney.

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The primary role of a Regional Planning Commission (RPC) is to support local municipalities in their planning and community development responsibilities. This is done in a variety of ways such as:

Planning a Municipal Multi-Purpose Athletic Complex

The information contained in this article is not intended as legal advice and may no longer be accurate due to changes in the law. Consult NHMA's legal services or your municipal attorney.

Municipal Asset Vulnerability and Climate Resiliency Considerations when Developing Your CIP

The information contained in this article is not intended as legal advice and may no longer be accurate due to changes in the law. Consult NHMA's legal services or your municipal attorney.