Community Development Committee

Pittsfield community development explores cultural programming and volunteer recruitment. The committee heard proposals from resident Valerie Anderson to activate vacant Main Street storefronts with pop-up art shows and mini galleries featuring local artists. Committee members Louis Houle, Bill

Community Development Committee pursues alternative funding after learning no USDA grants available this year. Kim O'Connell reported that the NH USDA office said no Community Development Block Grant funds are available this year, with 2027 prospects uncertain. Funding would only support projects

Pittsfield Community Development Committee targets grants for town infrastructure and development projects. The five-member committee, drawing on Selectman Jim Allard's update on the selectboard's 2026 budget priorities, proposed 10 grant-funded initiatives including a library expansion concept

Pittsfield Community Development Committee explores USDA grant funding to address equipment needs. The committee identified potential applications for expanding the local food pantry, installing a town hall elevator, or establishing a community ride service. Kim O'Connell will seek USDA grant

Pittsfield CDC backs solar net metering extension before legislative deadline. The Community Development Committee unanimously endorsed SB 538, which would extend New Hampshire's current solar net metering system to 20 years of operation, from approximately 14 years. Committee member Louis Houle