New Hampshire § 678:1 Declaration of Purpose and Findings

New Hampshire Statutes

§ 678:1 — Declaration of Purpose and Findings

New Hampshire § 678:1

Title LXIVPLANNING AND ZONING

Ch. 678COMMUNITY SERVICES AND CARE PLANNING BOARDS

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N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 678:1 (2026).

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The general court hereby finds and declares that:

I.New Hampshire has a rich history of neighbors helping neighbors and residents of municipalities actively participating and organizing themselves to take care of their fellow residents and improve their communities. It also serves the public good and general welfare for the state to support, maintain, and strengthen these locally-based practices and traditions.

II.There is a critical need for the proper and continuous assessment of the community service needs of all residents and the development of local plans, projects, support systems, and other mechanisms to enhance the public health, prosperity, quality of life, safety, and general welfare of all citizens.

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The general court hereby finds and declares that:
I. New Hampshire has a rich history of neighbors helping neighbors and residents of municipalities actively participating and organizing themselves to take care of their fellow residents and improve their communities. It also serves the public good and general welfare for the state to support, maintain, and strengthen these locally-based practices and traditions.
II. There is a critical need for the proper and continuous assessment of the community service needs of all residents and the development of local plans, projects, support systems, and other mechanisms to enhance the public health, prosperity, quality of life, safety, and general welfare of all citizens.