"This is just very simple, that we should be unmasking the dark money. That's billions of dollars every election cycle," Pappas said. "We should know who's trying to influence our votes and trying to put their thumb on the scale."
“Speed is key. We have to break up these networks. We need to do it fast. And that was really difficult before because it just took so long to get the results back. This is going to make a big difference in New Hampshire.”
The 15-0 vote at the Aug. 25 special meeting allows Public Health and Community Services Director Bobbie Bagley to complete the application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The city must submit a detailed plan for using the funds by Oct. 15.
“These things attract so many people to a community,” Thomas said. “When people start seeing the beauty of a community, then they start taking care of it more.
“I think we will see presidential candidates continue to come to New Hampshire on both sides of the aisle, both Republicans and Democrats. We're seeing that already. I've heard from three presidential candidates in the last month who are coming to New Hampshire.”
“We’ve got some of the highest energy costs in the country, and the solutions are within reach,” Goodlander said. “Nature itself is powering this city and our state, and there’s nothing more exciting than to see how you put our natural assets to use.”
The permanent, in-house PET imaging system is one of three of its type in New Hampshire. Since it came online, Southern New Hampshire Medical Center has seen a 16.5% increase in exam volume, according to the hospital.
Brown has sought to distinguish himself from his principal Republican rival, former U.S. Sen. John E. Sununu, by presenting himself as an outsider and an independent voice focused on household affordability
Nashua operates 21 public schools and expects about 9,600 students to enroll this year. More than 1,100 employees — including teachers, paraeducators, administrators, food service workers, custodians and operations crew members — work in the district.
“The cost of going back to school is especially hard this year,” said one mother picking up backpacks with her three children. “Sneakers can be 100 bucks, so getting these school supplies really helps, and it’s nice for the kids to have something new and all their own.”
For the dozen young musicians in the NCMS Teen Rock Band, it was their first performance before a live audience at a professional venue. About 220 fans and supporters filled the hall at the Western Avenue Studios complex for the event, now in its second year.
Veto Day includes voting on overrides for 22 House bills and 9 bills rejected by the Governor. The override on HB 2026 passed 292 to 25: 317 out of 424 members showing the likely effect on attendance by advancing the session to today.
Samantha O’Loughlin, a recent Plymouth State University graduate and Nashua candidate for state representative, said young residents are increasingly being priced out of apartments and homeownership.
Now in its seventh year, the event brings together community members and corporate teams to raise money and awareness around a selected local issue. Previous campaigns have focused on youth homelessness. This year’s Skydive United fundraiser focused on food security
Senate candidate Scott Brown, a former U.S. senator from Massachusetts and former ambassador to New Zealand, appeared alongside 2nd District congressional candidates Lily Tang Williams and Victor Orlando. The forum format allowed audience and online questions.
The board extensively discussed two ordinances regarding public comment: one removing the unused 15‑minute total time cap, and another expanding individual speaking time. Supporters argued that modestly longer comments would better accommodate complex issues while keeping meetings manageable
