New Hampshire is known for its high level of citizen involvement in politics, so why are the upcoming community conversations on gambling so important? "This will be a unique opportunity to create a stronger, more inclusive democratic process in our state, on a matter of critical importance." Read more

Residents will meet in "action circles" in the months ahead to create a vision for a more sustainable Portsmouth. The goal is to "engage the community in a transformation of the way the city handles a wide range of environmental and energy issues." Read more

“We decided to get the community talking and to have a respectful, honest and productive conversation about neighborhood issues. The whole point of the circles is to empower the community to take the initiative.” Read more