How to Find SWRPC News, Events, and Public Meetings

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SWRPC (Southwest Region Planning Commission) publishes its news and events in several places on swrpc.org: the homepage's "Latest news" and "Upcoming Events" sections, the Calendar, the News archive, and newsletters. Public participation runs through the Board of Directors and advisory committee meetings. Start with the homepage for current items, then use the Calendar and News archive for a fuller view.

Where news and events appear on the site

The homepage is the fastest entry point. Its "Latest news" and "Upcoming Events" sections surface current items, including programs and projects such as the Monadnock Region Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Challenge.

For a broader view, the site organizes updates under News, which includes:

  • Latest Updates — recent items
  • Highlights — selected news
  • Archive — older posts
  • Get Our Newsletters — a sign-up path for email updates

The Calendar is listed as a top-level menu item and is the place to check for scheduled events and meetings.

Step-by-step: checking what's happening

  1. Open swrpc.org. The homepage shows "Latest news" and "Upcoming Events" without any navigation.
  2. Scan those two sections for items relevant to your interest — for example, housing, transportation, broadband, or natural resources.
  3. Open the Calendar from the main menu to see scheduled events and meetings beyond what the homepage highlights.
  4. Go to News → Latest Updates or Archive if you're looking for something older or want the full history of announcements.
  5. Sign up via "Get Our Newsletters" under News if you'd rather receive updates than check the site.

Expected result: you'll have a current list of announcements and a calendar view of upcoming events. If a section looks empty, check the News archive or Calendar — the homepage only shows a subset.

Public meetings and participation channels

SWRPC's public participation structure is visible in its About section:

  • Board of Directors — the governing body
  • Advisory Committees — Brownfields Advisory Committee, Economic Development Advisory Committee, Energy & Natural Resources Advisory Committee, and Transportation Advisory Committee
  • Commissioners and Staff Directory — for contacting the right people

Meeting dates and materials are the kind of item that appears in the Calendar and News sections. If you need to confirm whether a specific committee meeting is open to the public or how to submit comments, use the Contact Us page or the staff directory rather than assuming a process.

What each channel is best for

Channel Best for Where to find it
Homepage "Latest news" / "Upcoming Events" A quick scan of what's current Homepage
Calendar Scheduled events and meetings Main menu
News → Latest Updates / Highlights / Archive Announcements, including older posts News section
Newsletters Ongoing updates by email "Get Our Newsletters" under News
Board and advisory committees Public participation and governance About section

Common sticking points

  • The homepage shows only a snapshot. If you don't see an item you expected, check the News archive or Calendar before concluding it isn't published.
  • Committee pages describe structure, not schedules. Use the Calendar and News for dates; use the About section for who to contact.
  • Newsletter sign-up is a separate step. The site lists "Get Our Newsletters" as its own entry, so plan to subscribe there rather than expecting email updates automatically.

For project-specific updates — such as the ADU Design Challenge, regional plan updates, or transportation planning work — the Projects and Past Work sections hold the background, while News and the Calendar carry the timing.