The Ad Hoc Website Committee was formed during the 2024 Strategic Planning Sessions hosted by the Sutton Select Board. The primary objective of the committee was to recommend a vendor who could provide a modern website that meets the needs of the town and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts. The Committee sought vendors that specialize in municipal websites that are secure, aesthetically pleasing, affordable, and easy to maintain, with intuitive navigation.
Prior to the committee convening, the Town Administrator surveyed more than seventy-five municipal websites in New Hampshire to identify potential vendors a requested input from neighboring towns. Based on this research, we reviewed proposals from three vendors and narrowed our candidates to two with comparable offerings. Both vendors had a solid track record and supporters among our neighboring towns. After careful consideration, the committee recommended the Select Board move forward with the proposal submitted by CivicPlus, which offered significant cost savings over a five-year period. The Select Board accepted the committee’s recommendation and entered a one-year contract with the vendor.
You'll notice that our new website has a new address - suttonnh.gov. The .gov domain is reserved for government entities in the United States and offers important advantages, including improved visibility, protection from impersonation, and access to government resources.
We were thrilled to launch the new website this summer, and we look forward to adding new content and functionality for years to come!