Municipal Leaders

Bringing together leaders from the Upper Valley’s four “core towns” for regional problem-solving and open-ended conversation.

Formed by Vital Communities in 2009, the Municipal Leaders group helps build solutions that make the Upper Valley’s central towns and city work better for those who live, work, shop and otherwise rely on these communities.

What

• The Municipal Leaders group is comprised of town managers and select board chairs of Lebanon, Hanover, Norwich, and Hartford.
• Meetings are agenda-less by design and minutes are not kept, so members can talk confidentially about regional issues.
• Vital Communities plays the role of neutral convener and administrator

When

• Meetings are every other month, first Tuesday, from 8:00-9:30 am

Accomplishments

• Outcomes include progress on regional solid waste management, the potential for shared staff, like planners or fire chief, more collegiality, and opportunity for regional action.