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PAYT Bag Prices Effective Monday, April 1st, the price of Town of Peterborough Recycling Center trash bags has increased. The local vendors selling the blue bags are Agway (Rt. 202 south), Belletete's (Rt. 202 north), Shaw's (Rt. 101 west) and Nature's Green Grocer (347 Union St). Bags are sold in rolls of 10. Small bags (15gal) are now $11.50 per roll. Large bags (33gal) are now $23.00 per roll.
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Affordable Housing Committee

Schedule: the Committee meets the 4th Wednesday of the month at 8:15 AM in the Select Board meeting room. 

Membership:
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Carol Nelson, Co-Chair (2025)
Bonnie Tucker, Co-Chair (2025)
James Kelly (2026)
Stephanie Hurley (2026)
Susan Howard (2026) 
Carl Staley, (2026)
Sarah Ellis (2026)
Mandy Carter, alternate (2024)
Kate Coon, alternate (2024)

This Committee has vacancy for 3 alternates.
Interested persons are encouraged to submit a volunteer application to the Office of Planning Building by contacting Danica Melone at dmelone@peterboroughnh.gov or 1 Grove St, Peterborough, NH, 03458. All Committee appointments must be approved by the EDA. Danica will forward your volunteer application and confirm the EDA is reviewing your application. Attendance at the meeting for your Committee appointment is not required but always encouraged. 

MISSION

Our mission is to engage, educate, and advocate for affordable housing options to ensure Peterborough continues to thrive as a vibrant community and employment hub in our region. 

GOALS
  1. Develop educational and community engagement resources to support all types of housing affordable to workforce, low-to-moderate income, and resident-owned communities (ROCs).
  2. Develop relationships with key stakeholders, including town boards, large employers, rental property managers/owners, developers, non-profits, and New Hampshire Housing.
  3. Report on affordable housing availability and needs based on direct engagement with the community.
  4. Advocate for local funding sources.
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