Board of Public Works Meeting – September 24, 2026

The Board of Public Works met on September 24, 2026, to approve several borrowing resolutions, contracts, and operational updates. The Greeley Park Advisory Committee presented an introductory update, and the board voted on multiple capital projects and administrative items.

Board of Alderman Referrals (Votes)

All referrals were approved unanimously on voice votes.

• Four Hills Landfill PFAS Pilot Program: Borrowing additional $345,000 from Clean Water State Revolving Fund.
• Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 1 Upgrades: Borrowing up to $3,000,000 via bonds/state revolving loan.
• Sewer Infrastructure Improvements: Bond issuance up to $4,275,000 for sewer and drain casting replacement.
• Wastewater Capital Improvements: Bond issuance up to $2,550,000.
• Solid Waste Capital Equipment: Two separate bond issuances, each up to $2,678,828 (items E and F).
• Repair of Two Public In-Ground Swimming Pools: Bond issuance up to $5,000,000.
• DPW Garage and Fleet Maintenance Facility: Bond issuance up to $43,500,000.
• Reallocation of Unexpended Bond Proceeds: Up to $3,183,200 redirected to the DPW garage project.

Greeley Park Advisory Committee Presentation

Kathleen Lodey, a member of the new Greeley Park Advisory Commission, introduced the committee’s goals. The commission aims to preserve the park’s history, develop a master plan, and launch a social media campaign to share historical facts. An informal survey showed visitors from other towns. DPW confirmed that 90,000 visits were recorded in a recent calendar year using cell phone data, compared to 60,000 each at Minefalls and Roby Park. Commissioners expressed support and shared additional historical details. No votes were taken.

Wastewater Department

• Approved user warrants.
• Eversource Work Agreement: Approved contract up to $29,595.02 to replace city-owned electrical equipment on poles to address brownouts.
• Phase 1 Upgrade Project Contract: Awarded to Laredo Building Construction LLC for $11,692,041.56 for renovations including concrete tank repairs, chlorine storage upgrades, and bypass piping. Superintendent Boucher noted Laredo was the low bidder with verified references.
• Construction Administration Services: Contract with Wright Pierce for $1,361,000. Wright Pierce handled preliminary and final designs and will oversee construction. A brief discussion occurred about a reported odor near the river outfall; staff will investigate.

Engineering Department

• Approved sewer service permits and fees.
• Drain Layers License: Approved for Valor Excavation LLC (Pelham, NH) with a six-month probationary period.
• Liberty Utilities Moratorium Modification: Approved request to mill only one lane instead of curb-to-curb on a 150-foot stretch of North Northeastern Boulevard, minimizing costs while maintaining pavement life.
• Received an informational item on street opening permits (no action).

Administration – Director's Report

• Street Department completed Robie Park upper parking lot repaving, Los Amigos stage wall repair, emergency catch basin work near Nashua High School, King Street sinkhole repair, and Glen Drive drainage repair.
• Fleet Department prepared for winter operations (plow trucks, brine systems).
• Parks Department renovated baseball/softball infields using a new ABI laser grading machine, repaired a bridge at Minefalls, and cut back limbs affecting solid waste trucks.
• Recreation Department hosted Wheels & Wings (nearly 3,000 attendees), collected donations for End 68 Hours of Hunger. Upcoming events: Halloween Boo Bash (October 17th at Greeley Park) and NYC Holiday Trip (December 12th, $95/person).
• Solid Waste: Curbside oversized item pickup ends October 23rd; Four Hills Landfill closed October 12th for Columbus Day.
• Holman Stadium Activation Committee update: Tested a projector on the batter’s eye; plans for movie screenings and potentially a skating rink were discussed. Further updates to come.

Personnel

• Approved and unsealed non-public personnel minutes from August 27, 2026.
• Accepted resignation of Michael Duby Jr., effective September 18, 2026.
• Board entered non-public session to discuss hiring (RSA 91-A:2(b)) and subsequently sealed those minutes.

Key Outcomes

• All borrowing resolutions and contracts were approved as listed.
• No opposition or roll-call votes were recorded on any public action.
• The Greeley Park Advisory Committee will continue to coordinate with DPW on master planning and communications.

Meeting adjourned at 4:50 PM.