Leadership Londonderry

What is Leadership Londonderry?

Leadership Londonderry is a program designed to educate, inform, develop and motivate residents for leadership roles in the community and beyond. What is its purpose? The purpose of the program is to educate participants about the operations, fiscal management, and issues of local government. The dynamic, fast track curriculum provides an in-depth orientation regarding all local government functions as well as an opportunity for interaction with current community leaders.

Who sponsors the program?

Leadership Londonderry is a joint venture between the Town, School District, and private organizations. Each participant pays a participant fee ($80.00 in 2024-2025), which covers a portion of the program’s expenses.

Who can participate?

Any resident of Londonderry over the age of 18.

How many participants are there?

Leadership Londonderry seeks individuals with community ideals, experience and qualities that show leadership potential. The class works best when limited to a maximum of 18-20 participants. For 2024-2025, the program will be first-come, first-served with an enrollment cap of 20 and a waitlist.

How is the program structured?

Leadership Londonderry meets one Thursday per month during the months of September through May, generally from 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Some sessions will end earlier than 7:30 PM; some may wrap a bit closer to 8:00 PM.

What are the dates for 2024-2025?

• Thursday, September 12, 2024
• Thursday, October 10, 2024
• Thursday, November 14, 2024
• Thursday, December 12, 2024
• Thursday, January 9, 2025
• Thursday, February 13, 2025
• Thursday, March 13, 2025
• Thursday, April 10, 2025
• Thursday, May 8, 2025

What are the curriculum topics? 

• Overview of Town and School Government
• Public Safety – Police, Fire and DPW
• Planning and Economic Development
• Finances and Budgetary Process
• Environmental State – Conservation/Health and Code Enforcement
• Londonderry School District
• Quality of Life
• Manchester Airport

The final syllabus will be released in August. 

To register, please visit londonderrynh.myrec.com and sign up thorough there. For questions about the program of study, please contact Program Managers Mark Oswald (603-867-5800; markoswald@masiello.com) or Pollyann Winslow (603-858-6696; pollyann9@gmail.com). For questions about registration, please contact Doug Cole at dcole@londonderrynh.org or 603-437-2675 (Recreation Hotline). 

If you are a Londonderry-based organization or member of a Town or School department and would like to be part of a presentation or workshop, please reach out to Kirsten Hildonen at khildonen@londonderrynh.org or 603-432-1100 x153.