Main Street Resiliency

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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
Two people walk along a tree-lined path. On the left, pieces of tan cloth are strung between the white birch trees. One of the people on the path is an older woman in a white dress and sun hat. She is looking at the path. Next to her is an older man with a white hat and a mustache. He is holding a camera.
Right Place, Right Time
Extension helps Sullivan County develop a regional arts identity
Extension helps Sullivan County develop a regional arts identity 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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Craft Breweries and Community
A vibrant community has places for people to gather and interact. Community leaders are looking increasingly to craft breweries as a path to community... Learn More
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Bringing Communities Together
Community Engagement Academy empowers community leaders
Community Engagement Academy empowers community leaders Learn More
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Students Assess Downtown Dover using First Impressions
By Tyler Quinn Smith, Community & Environmental Planning Major, UNH 2018 Last week marked the pinnacle of the First Impressions project as the ... Learn More
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Community Development: Three New Hampshire Communities in a Single Day
Recently, I had the privilege of leading community development efforts in three different communities in New Hampshire all on the same day—morning, no... Learn More