Community Leadership

Destination Bristol: A Transformed Downtown Surrounded by Natural Assets Attracts Visitors and Residents Alike
New Hampshire communities are doing big things to revitalize their downtowns. Bristol, located in Grafton County in the center of the state, is one su... Learn More
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Inspiring Enthusiasm
How George Dzujna fell in love with Franklin and became a community leader
How George Dzujna fell in love with Franklin and became a community leader Learn More
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Making a Meeting Place
Jo Brown sees potential in Franklin’s revitalization
Jo Brown sees potential in Franklin’s revitalization Learn More
Why Main Street?
Three Reasons Main Street Matters
Three Reasons Main Street Matters - Main Street connects people to one another; Main Street is a symbol of a town – its history, character, and value... Learn More
Extension specialist Molly Donovan stands next to a tree. She is seen from the chest up. She is waering a blue shirt with dark blue polka dots and glasses. She is smiling at the camera.
Donovan Receives Northeast Excellence in Extension Award
National organization honors community and economic development specialist
National organization honors community and economic development specialist Learn More
A street scene in downtown Rochester NH. In the foreground is a traffic island that is filled with a flower garden and a sign for the Rochester Opera House. In the center, there is a street with cars on it. On either side of the street are trees and buildings. In the distance is a white steeple.
All Together Now
Extension work facilitates Rochester’s revitalization
Extension work facilitates Rochester’s revitalization Learn More
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Bringing Communities Together
Community Engagement Academy empowers community leaders
Community Engagement Academy empowers community leaders Learn More
Community Engagement Academy 2018: UNH Intern Perspective
By Tyler Quinn Smith, Community & Environmental Planning Major, UNH 2018
By Tyler Quinn Smith, Community & Environmental Planning Major, UNH 2018 Learn More
UNH Facilitation Lab Seeks to Keep Civility in Municipal Meetings
John Berst is a big man with a big voice — the kind of voice any actor would envy for its ability to project to the back of the theater. To own a room... Learn More
Economic Development Projects Moving to Action in Wilton
With the assistance of the Wilton Economic Development committee, over the past year, UNH Cooperative Extension has implemented the Business Retention... Learn More