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
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City of Nashua public meetings-October 18 through October 24
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Nashua BOA approves remote public comment for people with disabilities
Alderman-at-Large Ben Clemons then offered the successful amendment, broadening the disability definition, assigning eligibility decisions to risk management and setting the effective date. He said the monthlong lead time would allow city departments to prepare.
Nashua approves $43.5 million bond for public works garage
Resolution R-26-072 authorizes the mayor and city treasurer to issue bonds for the facility’s design, construction and equipment. The proposal reached the board with recommendations for passage from the Budget Review Committee and the Board of Public Works.
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Newsom urges Nashua Democrats to turn opposition to Trump into votes
Newsom’s message combined sharp criticism of Trump with a challenge to his own party: Stop treating political opposition as an exercise in making arguments and start organizing to win power.
City of Nashua public meetings-October 18 through October 24
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Nashua Recreation Halloween Boo Bash
Nashua Parks and Recreation brought hundreds of families together Saturday for its Halloween Boo Bash, an afternoon of costumes, seasonal activities and community fun held at Greeley Park. The event featured hayrides, a haunted house, pumpkin decorating and trunk-or-treat Here are some scenes from the afternoon of fun
Donchess defends city spending, outlines housing and construction priorities at ‘Java with Jim’
Donchess said the city had learned its state school aid would be $4.9 million lower than the previous year, even as special education, employee health insurance and transportation costs increased. He projected health care costs would rise 13% to 15% next year, following a 9% increase this year.