What Passed, What Failed: Inside New Hampshire’s Legislative Year
Rather than summarizing every bill passed this session, this article highlights several measures that generated significant public discussion or may have a meaningful impact on Granite Staters, while explaining what each bill does and where it currently stands.
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City of Nashua public meetings-August 23 through August 30
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 postings.
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.
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
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City of Nashua public meetings-August 23 through August 30
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 postings.
Nashua Firefighters Battle 2-Alarm Fire On Lynde Street
Nashua Fire Dispatch received the initial report of a garage fire just before 4:00 a.m. Upon arrival, first responders encountered heavy flames rapidly advancing from a garage area underneath the home and climbing up the front exterior w
Sen. Shaheen tours new PET/CT system at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center
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.
Scott Brown hits the stump at Nashua Rotary West
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