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Special Board of Alderman Meeting: PFAS Pilot Project Hearing - September 28, 2026

Board of Aldermen Meetings — Monday, September 28, 2026
BodyNashua, New Hampshire
SessionBoard of Aldermen Meetings
DateMonday, September 28, 2026
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Speaker 1

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And we're good.

Speaker 2

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I'm going to call a special meeting of the Board of Alderman to order on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 7 p.m.

0:21

in the Aldermanic Chamber, which has been duly noticed in two places, including the city's website in accordance with the requirements of RSA 91A.

0:29

The prayer will be offered by Alderman O'Brien.

0:37

And Alderman Tebow will lead us in the pledge to the flag.

Speaker 1

0:41

Almighty God, we have the high honor and the serious duty to manage the affairs of our beloved city.

0:48

Tell us, oh God, with a spirit of unity and understanding, which enables us to face our multiple problems with a serene mind, where justice and charity for all, so that any and all decisions made by us will always be for the betterment and greater happiness of all our fellow citizens.

1:08

So help us God.

1:09

Amen.

Unassigned speaker

1:11

I

Speaker 3

1:11

pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.

Unassigned speaker

1:16

And

Speaker 3

1:16

to the

Speaker 1

1:16

Republic

Unassigned speaker

1:17

for

Speaker 1

1:18

Stands.

Unassigned speaker

1:18

One nation under God.

Unassigned speaker

1:22

With liberty

Speaker 2

1:23

and justice.

1:28

Let's start the meeting by taking a roll call attendance, please.

Speaker 1

1:34

Alderman Clemens.

1:41

Alderman Clay.

Speaker 2

1:42

Here.

Speaker 1

1:43

Alderman Ravan.

Speaker 3

1:45

Here.

Speaker 1

1:47

Alderwomen Smith.

1:52

Alderman Thiobot?

Speaker 3

1:54

Here.

Speaker 1

1:55

Alderman O'Brien is present.

1:58

Alderman Greg.

Speaker 2

1:59

Here.

Speaker 1

2:00

Alderman Dowd.

2:01

Present.

2:02

Alderman Sullivan?

2:04

Here.

2:05

Alderman Senate.

2:07

I am here.

2:08

I'm

Speaker 4

2:08

participating remotely due to uh child care constraints.

2:12

I am alone in this room and I can hear everybody in the chamber.

2:16

Alderman Johnson.

Speaker 2

2:18

Present.

Speaker 1

2:20

Alderwoman Kelly?

Unassigned speaker

2:25

She

Speaker 4

2:25

said here.

2:26

I said here.

Speaker 1

2:27

You said here.

2:28

Okay.

2:28

I didn't hear you, sorry.

2:30

Uh Alderman Morgan.

2:37

Alderman Lopez.

2:41

And President Will Shire.

Speaker 2

2:43

I am

Unassigned speaker

2:44

here.

Speaker 1

2:45

You have 11 members present.

Speaker 2

2:47

Thank you very much.

2:50

I'm going to turn this meeting over to the chair of the budget review committee, Alderman Dowd.

Speaker 4

2:55

Okay.

2:55

Tonight we have a public hearing on R26057, approving the borrowing of additional $345,000 from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund for the Four Hills Landfill PFAS leak trait removal and destruction pilot test project.

3:14

Is there anyone here that's uh going to come up and give us uh an overview?

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Summary of Proceedings

Special Board of Alderman Meeting: PFAS Pilot Project Hearing - September 28, 2026

The Board of Alderman held a special meeting on September 28, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Aldermanic Chamber. The meeting was called to order with 11 members present. The primary purpose was a public hearing on Resolution R26057, authorizing additional borrowing from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund for a PFAS pilot project at the Four Hills Landfill.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No members of the public testified in favor or in opposition during the public hearing on Resolution R26057.

Discussion Items

  • Public Hearing R26057: Additional Borrowing for PFAS Pilot Project: Chair of the Budget Review Committee, Alderman Dowd, presided over the hearing. Superintendent of Solid Waste, Jeff LaFleur, presented the item. He explained the board previously approved $850,000 from the state for a PFOS (PFAS) pilot treatment and destruction test project at the Four Hills Landfill. After going out to bid, the project costs exceeded the initial funding. LaFleur stated the state agreed to provide the additional funding to complete the project, requiring approval to borrow an additional $345,000 from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund. No aldermanic discussion or questions followed the presentation.

Key Outcomes

  • Public Hearing Closed: The public hearing on Resolution R26057 was opened and closed at 7:04 PM with no testimony.
  • Meeting Adjourned: Alderman O'Brien moved to adjourn the special meeting. The motion passed by a roll call vote of 11 in favor and 0 opposed. The meeting adjourned at 7:05 PM.

Meeting Transcript

And we're good. I'm going to call a special meeting of the Board of Alderman to order on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 7 p.m. in the Aldermanic Chamber, which has been duly noticed in two places, including the city's website in accordance with the requirements of RSA 91A. The prayer will be offered by Alderman O'Brien. And Alderman Tebow will lead us in the pledge to the flag. Almighty God, we have the high honor and the serious duty to manage the affairs of our beloved city. Tell us, oh God, with a spirit of unity and understanding, which enables us to face our multiple problems with a serene mind, where justice and charity for all, so that any and all decisions made by us will always be for the betterment and greater happiness of all our fellow citizens. So help us God. Amen. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. And to the Republic for Stands. One nation under God. With liberty and justice. Let's start the meeting by taking a roll call attendance, please. Alderman Clemens. Alderman Clay. Here. Alderman Ravan. Here. Alderwomen Smith. Alderman Thiobot? Here. Alderman O'Brien is present. Alderman Greg. Here. Alderman Dowd. Present. Alderman Sullivan? Here. Alderman Senate. I am here. I'm participating remotely due to uh child care constraints. I am alone in this room and I can hear everybody in the chamber. Alderman Johnson. Present. Alderwoman Kelly? She said here. I said here. You said here. Okay. I didn't hear you, sorry. Uh Alderman Morgan.

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