Community & Economic Development Articles

February 19, 2019
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...

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A man in a brown coat is talking to another man, who has his back to the camera.
February 18, 2019
Inspiring Enthusiasm

UNH Extension’s Community and Economic Development team has worked closely with Franklin community...

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A woman in a grey hooded sweatshirt stands near a brick wall. She is facing the camera and smiling.
February 18, 2019
Making a Meeting Place

UNH Extension’s Community and Economic Development team has worked closely with Franklin community...

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February 5, 2019
Why Main Street?

1. Main street connects people to one another. A vibrant downtown offers opportunities for...

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A kayak mounted on a fence in a park in Franklin NH. A river is in the background.
December 3, 2018
Take a (Holiday) Hike

The hustle and bustle of holiday shopping can be fun, but a little overwhelming. Sometimes you just...

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November 16, 2018
In the Weeds with Jared Reynolds

UNH Extension staff are in the field every day, working with Granite State residents to make life...

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Five travel coffee mugs with the logo for 1 Million Cups in orange. Behind the mugs is a t-shirt with the logo for 1 Million Cups
November 8, 2018
1 Million Cups Central NH Hosts Kickoff Event

Earlier this month, 35 people gathered at the New Hampshire Technical Institute in Concord  to kick...

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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.
October 31, 2018
Right Place, Right Time

In New Hampshire, daily life is often local — really local. Take, for example, Sullivan County....

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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.
October 31, 2018
All Together Now

In Rochester, the city’s atmosphere is a little more musical. Upright pianos, painted and decorated...

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October 19, 2018
Reflections from Community Engagement Dalrymple Fellow Samantha Powers

This past semester, I have been fortunate enough to work with Community and Economic Development as...

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August 30, 2018
Democracy Thrives in NH Communities

On a lovely evening with clear blue skies and temperatures in the low 70’s, twenty volunteers...

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Two young women in a park. On the left, a young woman in a white shirt is smiling and looking to the right. On the right, a woman in a black tank top is pointing to something off camera and smiling.
August 8, 2018
Getting to Know New Hampshire

Growing up in Manchester has given me the opportunity to experience the natural beauty of the land...

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