Over 100 citizens attended the Epping Community Profile April 14. Approximately 16 UNH students from an applied community development class also were on hand to record the event as well as develop an asset inventory of services and organizations in the community.

A follow-up meeting (facilitated by UNH Cooperative Extension) was held April 24 with over 30 in attendance. The following projects/action groups formed as a result:

* Revitalization of the downtown with a focus on zoning for open and green spaces and more sidewalks,
* Enhanced communication through development of a community newsletter, bulletin board and additions to the current website,
* Creation of an Epping Volunteers! committee to train and recognize volunteers and gauge the needs in the community for volunteer activities;
* Development of a recreation activity inventory to include trails, parks and other places in the community to participate in activities for all ages, and
* Encourage the use of the school and facilities for community activities after school hours.

Charlie French was the large group facilitator for the event, Claudia Boozer-Blasco the community liaison and Michele Gagne provided small group facilitation. The community will come together to celebrate accomplishments as well as talk about project progress July 17 at 6 pm for a community picnic.