Nashua shelves homeless center plan, accepts $1.4M in grants
The Board of Aldermen on Tuesday indefinitely postponed a controversial plan to buy 14 Mulberry St. for a new homeless resource center, after a tense debate that exposed deep divisions over cost, location and responsibility for addressing the city’s housing crisis.
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Nashua relies heavily on partnerships between government agencies and local agencies to meet challenges such as hunger, housing, youth enrichment and arts education.
Nashua public meetings - May 24 through May 30.
This week there are several public meetings scheduled by the city. They are primarily focusing on city infrastructure, capital planning and local operations.
'I Love This City': Ravan Appointed Nashua Ward 1 Alderman After 11-1 Board Vote
On Wednesday night a special Board of Alderman met to interview candidates and appoint a new alderman for Ward 1.The appointment was due to a vacancy created by the resignation of Stephen Chess in April due to family demands. The appointment will serve through December 2027.
Mayor unveils FY 2027 budget as aldermen approve immigration resolution, police contract
Mayor Jim Donchess formally introduced his proposed fiscal 2027 city budget, warning aldermen that steep increases in fixed costs are driving a projected tax rate hike
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Carving Time: How Nashua’s Symposium Stones Carry Histories and Stories of Their Own
The collection of massive stones at this year’s Nashua International Sculpture Symposium (NISS) carry stories that stretch from 19th‑century Maine quarries and Boston building demolition sites to a Nashua schoolyard and a Vermont marble shed. Each of the four artists’ works with distinct material.
From Bicentennial School to the State Senate: Laura Telerski's Nashua Story
"When we thought about where we wanted to raise our kids," she said, "there was no place better than Nashua." That connection to Nashua is intentional. It is the connective tissue of Telerski's political life.
Sen. Hassan Joins Bipartisan Congressional Delegation to the Arctic to Reinforce U.S. National Security Priorities
“I joined this bipartisan Congressional Delegation to reinforce the importance to our national security of strong relationships with all of our allies in the Arctic,” said Senator Hassan. “These partnerships are critical to protecting Americans
Soggy weather can’t stop us Gardening!
Looking for dirt on gardening conditions and things to expect? You’ve come to the right place. It’s the week of Memorial Day, and in our area, this is the traditional weekend to start planting your warm weather crops: no more expected frosts (famous last words in New England).