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 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.
Aldermen Debate Bundled Spending as Ledge Street, Tooth Fairies Seek Support
Nashua’s Ledge Street Elementary and a mobile dental nonprofit could see major boosts from charitable gaming revenue after aldermen held a special public hearing Monday on a $1.6 million supplemental spending package.
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The Downtown Lowdown - August 13 to August 19
We’ll have fantastic vendors for you to shop at the Nashua Farmers Market on Sunday from 10am to 1pm, also at Renaissance Park. Here too you’ll be treated to live music from Rockin’ Ed Thomas and Moosi Music
Garden Snacks & Lawn Care Chores
Weather conditions have been a bit mixed this week, except for the humidity! It always seems to be humid. I’ve been enjoying my early morning and evening strolls in the gardens–with the shop dogs loping by my side.
GOP Candidates Spotlight Affordability, Immigration at Nashua Forum
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.
NH Veteran Stand Down Returns Sep 18
Stand Down brings veteran-serving organizations, government agencies, community and non-profit groups, and businesses together in one location, making it easier for veterans and their families to find the help they need.