Trainings & Workshops
Education and training are key components of the Land Use & Integrated Planning program. NRPC periodically sponsors trainings and workshops, which are available free of charge to anyone interested in participating. These trainings typically take place in the evening and are meant to provide participants with a broad overview of a particular planning topic. No prior knowledge of the topic is required to attend.
Monetizing Sustainability
When ~ Sept. 30, 12:00-1:30 PM
Where ~ NRPC office, 9 Executive Park Drive, 2nd floor, Merrimack, NH
RSVP ~ to Karen Baker, karenb@nashuarpc.org or 603-424-2240 x11
Details ~
Join NRPC for an APA webinar brownbag lunch. Explore how incentives are created for sustainability. Who creates them? To whom are they given? At what level do they work best? What has been most effective over time? Panelists discuss both the tools and the underlying policy objectives. Hear about incentives, such as surcharges, fees, tax reductions, and how they have been implemented. Speakers assess how they have fared in different locations. Learn what can be applied to your circumstance. All AICP members will receive 1.5 CM credits. Bring your own lunch and we will provide beverages and dessert.
Right to Know Law and Meetings: Practical Information for Land Use Boards
When ~ Sept. 30, 7:00-8:30 PM
Where ~ NRPC office, 9 Executive Park Drive, 2nd floor, Merrimack, NH
RSVP ~ to Karen Baker, karenb@nashuarpc.org or 603-424-2240 x11
Details ~ Christine Fillmore, Staff Attorney for the NH Local Government Center, will discuss the basics of RSA Chapter 91-A, NH’s Right to Know Law, including the law regarding public meetings and public records. This training will also address practical issues for running land use board meetings and the difference between meetings and hearings. If you have specific issues you would like to address, please let us know by Sept. 15.
Zoning Board of Adjustments Training
When ~ October 5, 7:00 PM
Where ~ Nashua City Hall, Room 208, Main Street
RSVP ~ to Karen Baker, karenb@nashuarpc.org or 603-424-2240 x11
Details ~ This training is specifically designed for ZBA members. David Connell, Esq., Legal Services Counsel for NH Local Government Center, will discuss the decision making process, public hearing procedure, weighing evidence, motion & written decision, conditions of approval, variances, special exceptions, and court case & statutory updates.
Site Plan Review
When ~ November 8, 7:00-8:30 PM
Where ~ NRPC office, 9 Executive Park Drive, 2nd floor, Merrimack, NH
RSVP ~ to Karen Baker, karenb@nashuarpc.org or 603-424-2240 x11
Details ~ Participants will learn how to successfully read and interpret various elements of a site plan, including engineering terms and graphical symbols. NRPC staff will also provide tips and tools to markup plans, evaluate slopes and drainage, and more.
Transportation and the State Permitting Process
When ~ November 30, 7:00-8:30 PM
Where ~ NRPC office, 9 Executive Park Drive, 2nd floor, Merrimack, NH
RSVP ~ to Karen Baker, karenb@nashuarpc.org or 603-424-2240 x11
Details ~ McFarland Johnson staff will lead a discussion on how to identify and address local transportation issues, such as dangerous intersections. They will also cover how these issues fit into and are subject to the state permitting process.
Archived Trainings
Below is a list of resources and materials from previous trainings, archived by topic.
Environment & Natural Resources | Legislation & Local Boards | Smart Growth | Transportation
Reducing Energy Use & Costs in Municipal Facilities, Schools, and Commercial Buildings
Date ~ 3/18/10
Venue ~ Nashua Regional Planning Commission
Speaker ~ Eric Doberstein, LighTec, Inc.
Materials ~ Reducing Energy Use & Costs presentation
Small Wind Energy Systems
Date ~ 6/3/09
Venue ~ Hudson Town Hall
Speakers ~ Eric Stelzer, NH Office of Energy & Planning
Materials ~ Small Wind Systems Ordinance presentation
A Natural Approach to Landscaping & Streetscaping
Date ~ 6/26/08
Venue ~ Nashua Regional Planning Commission
Speakers ~ Mary Tebo, Community Forestry Educator at UNH Cooperative Extension and Nick Caggiano, Superintendent of Parks & Recreation for the City of Nashua
Materials ~
Integrated Landscaping Presentation
Native Landscaping Brochure
UNH Publications Order Form
Shoreland Protection Workshop
Date ~ 2/28/08
Venue ~ NRPC office
Speakers ~ Arlene Allen, NH Dept. of Environmental Services & Minda Shaheen, NRPC
Materials ~
The Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act: Legislation & Rules Pending
Shoreland Protection Model Ordinance presentation
Shoreland Protection: the importance of riparian buffers
Model Ordinance Summary
"The Critical Edge" CSPA Newsletter
Habitat Protection Planning
Date ~ 9/27/07
Venue ~ Nashua Regional Planning Commission Office
Speakers ~ Emily Brunkhurst, NH Fish & Game; Carol Foss, NH Audubon Society
Materials ~
Using the NH Wildlife Action Plan & the Natural Services Network in Conservation Planning
Notes ~ a DVD of this training is available upon request. Please contact Jill Longval, jilll@nashuarpc.org.
Stormwater Management Techniques
Date ~ 5/29/07
Venue ~ Pennichuck Square
Speaker ~ Eileen Pannetier of Comprehensive Environmental Inc. and Carolyn Russell of NH DES
Materials ~
Managing Stormwater: Guiding Development to Protect Water Quality
LID Retrofits of Commercial Sites
Low Impact Development Brochure
Additional Comprehensive Environmental Inc. publications & presentations
Energy Efficiency
Date ~ 2/28/07
Venue ~ Nashua High School North
Speaker ~ Stuart While, AIA of Banwell Achitects and Mark Chantal, HVAC Tradesman of the Nashua High North campus
Materials ~
Nashua School District Energy Efficiency Innitiatives
Nashua School District Energy Reduction Chart
Planning Board's Roles & Decision Making Process
Date ~ 4/16/09
Venue ~ Nashua City Hall
Speakers ~ David Connell, Esq., Legal Services Counsel for NH Local Government Center
Materials ~ Planning Board's Roles & Decision Making Process
Legislative Update for ZBAs
Date ~ 10/7/08
Venue ~ Nashua City Hall
Speakers ~ David Connell, Esq., Legal Services Counsel for NH Local Government Center
Materials ~
ZBA Decision Making Process
ZBA Roles & Responsibilities
Planning & Zoning Legislative Bulletin
Land Use Case Law: Banning Electronic Changable Signs Under Zoning
Planning Board Training
Date ~ 3/13/08
Venue ~ Nashua City Hall
Speaker ~ David Connell, Esq., Legal Services Counsel for NH Local Government Center
Materials ~
The Planning Board Decision Making Process
NH Legal Update
Date ~ 11/5/07
Venue ~ Pelham Town Hall
Speaker ~ Ben Frost, Housing Awareness Coordinator for NH Housing Finance Authority
Materials ~
A NH Planner's Review of Recent Legislation and Court Decisions
Case Law: what local boards need to know
Date ~ 5/22/07
Venue ~ Milford Town Hall
Speaker ~ William Drescher, Town Council to Milford
Materials:
Case List
Legal Issues for Planning Boards
Law of Variances for NH
Can You Build it Better?
Date ~ 4/28/09
Venue ~ Milford Town Hall
Speakers ~ NRPC staff members
Materials ~
Can You Build it Better PowerPoint
Can You Build it Better Handout
Photo of interactive exercise
Traffic Calming
Date ~ 1/31/07
Venue ~ NRPC
Speaker ~ Gene McCarthy of McFarland Johnson and Bill Oldenburg of NH DOT
Materials ~
Oldenburg/McCarthy Presentation~Part 1
Oldenburg/McCarthy Presentation~Part 2
Note ~ this file has been divided into 2 sections because of its size. Downloading times may still be slow.
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Nashua Regional Planning Commission
9 Executive Park Drive, Suite 201
Merrimack, NH 03054
Phone ~ 603.424.2240 | Fax ~ 603.424.2230