Donchess: Proposed budget keeps core services amid “skyrocketing” costs
“This is a budget that basically maintains current level of services,” Donchess said, arguing that far deeper cuts would require laying off large numbers of police officers, firefighters, teachers and other staff. The Board of Aldermen’s budget committee will now review the proposal.
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City of Nashua public meetings-August 17 through August 22
Upcoming public meetings in Nashua, NH for the week of August 16, 2026, include several key city committees and boards. Monday, August 17, 2026 Human Affairs Committee Meets at 7:00 PM EDT in Aldermanic Chambers (City Hall,2nd Floor, 229 Main Street) BOE Finance & Operations Committee Meets at
Nashua aldermen advance surplus land sale, COVID funding fix and other fiscal measures
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
City of Nashua public meetings-August 10 through August 15
Upcoming public meetings in Nashua, NH for the week of August 10, 2026, include several key city committees and boards. Monday, August 10, 2026 Housing Revolving Fund Meeting: Meets at 5:00 PM EDT in City Hall Room 208 (2nd Floor, 229 Main Street) Ad Hoc Joint Committee on Capital
City of Nashua public meetings-August 2 through August 9
To review the agendas, minutes, or check for any last-minute schedule changes, let me know if you want details for a specific board, or visit the Nashua Public Hearings Directory and City of Nashua Agendas Portal to see the full list of posting.
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The real goal is to change the way people experience the neighborhoods impacted by a project like this. Public art invites people to slow down. It encourages them to walk instead of driving through, stop inside a neighborhood business, meet an artist, strike up a conversation with a neighbor.
Democrats Question Ayotte’s Blackstone Holdings Amid Housing Crunch
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.
Multiple fires in the City Monday
Ladder 3 was the first truck on scene, in the rear, with light smoke showing from the roof vents and soffits of a 3-story garden style apartment building. Command was established by Ladder 3. Engine 3 stretched a 1 ¾” hose line to the front door of the building awaiting the location of the fire.
New Hampshire Strengthens Laws to Protect Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence
Governor Ayotte signed several bipartisan laws to protect victims of domestic and sexual violence, combat crimes like human trafficking, and ensure timely restitution payments to victims.