Public Meetings - Nashua, New Hampshire

The Planning and Economic Development Committee met on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Aldermanic Chamber. The primary agenda item was a presentation from Steve Lee, Business Service Representative for New Hampshire Employment Security (NHES), detailing free services for New Hampshire employers. The meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m. Presentation: New Hampshire Employment Security Services - Steve Lee presented the agency’s free services available to New Hampshire employers who pay unemployment taxes. He emphasized that a major challenge is making employers aware of these resources. - NHWorks Job Match System: A free database where employers can post jobs and access resumes of all job seekers in the state, described as a free alternative to Indeed.com. - Work Invest New Hampshire: A grant program reimbursing up to 50% of professional training costs (up to a $76,000 cap). Lee noted that nearly $1 million in available funds was left unclaimed by employers in the previous year. - Federal Tax Credits: A federal program offering potential tax credits of up to $6,500 for hiring veterans, and credits for hiring individuals receiving TANF, SNAP benefits, or disabled individuals. Alderman Morgan asked for the definition of “Designated community resident,” which Lee agreed to research and provide. - Economic Labor Market Information: NHES provides proprietary reports on local rent, childcare costs, competitive salaries, and industry demographics to assist businesses considering relocating or expanding in New Hampshire. - Local Outreach: Lee works with the Nashua, Amherst, Hudson, and Salem Chambers of Commerce. The Nashua office is located at Six Towns West, off Route 101, and the Salem office is at 2029 South Broadway. The website is nh.gov. Discussion Items - Alderman Clee expressed appreciation for the presentation, stating she initially questioned its relevance to planning and economic development but ultimately saw its value. She emphasized that small businesses in her ward, which cannot always afford commercial job boards, would greatly benefit from the free NHES services, and she considered it the committee’s role to help spread the word. - Alderman Clee confirmed with Lee that small businesses qualify for all programs, including Work Invest training grants. - Alderman Morgan requested clarification on a specific federal tax credit category. - Aldermen thanked Director Hannemann for recommending the presentation. - Alderman Clee reported she had toured the library with Director Jennifer McCormick, visiting the basement and other non-public areas to observe its condition in advance of a vote scheduled in a few weeks. - Alderman Johnson stated he planned to tour the library later in the week to inspect its condition. Key Outcomes - No formal votes, ordinances, or resolutions were acted upon. - The committee received detailed information on NHES recruitment, retention, and labor market programs. Aldermen committed to disseminating this information to local businesses. - The meeting was adjourned at 7:24 p.m.

The Nashua Human Affairs Committee convened on October 19, 2026, at approximately 7:00 PM. Chair Alderman Lopez presided. Members present included Vice Chair Alderwoman Kelly, Alderman Senate, Alderman Ravan, and Alderman Johnson. The committee's primary agenda item was a resolution for a federal law enforcement grant. The meeting adjourned at 7:08 PM. Public Comments & Testimony No members of the public were present to offer testimony. Discussion Items Resolution R26076: U.S. Department of Justice Justice Assistance Grant Police Officer and Grants Manager Steve Hallem presented the resolution for the acceptance of $45,180 from the U.S. Department of Justice. He described the grant's purpose, which funds the Citizens Academy, neighborhood crime watch meetings, civilian active shooter response training for schools, community policing events (National Night Out, Touch a Truck, PAL internet safety workshops), and officer training. Key discussion points included: - Matching Requirements: The grant requires no matching funds from the city. - Budget Impact: The grant does not cover wage-driven benefits (pension, Social Security, Medicare) for overtime, which will be covered by the police department's operating budget. - Mental Health Support: The committee confirmed that Dr. Leah Elliott is a clinical psychologist on staff providing crisis response and follow-up care. - Funding Consistency: The amount is consistent with prior years (around the $45,000 range), though its approval was delayed this year. Manchester serves as the fiscal agent for the grant. General Discussion: Seasonal Resources and Warming Station Chair Lopez updated the committee on the newly opened Resource Center pilot and the upcoming Warming Station. A debate arose on the opening date of the Warming Station. Chair Lopez stated the target opening is November 1st, earlier than the historical start date of after Thanksgiving. Alderman Kelly supported an earlier opening, citing temperatures around 30 degrees over the prior weekend and the visibility of many people on Main Street who would benefit from the service. Chair Lopez noted the resource center pilot would operate on weekends, filling a critical service gap. Committee Schedules An Alderman inquired about the meeting schedule for the Gap Analysis Committee. Chair Lopez indicated they had not yet checked their official city email but would coordinate the schedule with the Human Affairs Committee. Community Announcements Alderman Kelly provided announcements for upcoming local events: the "Howling Howl Ween" dog parade and Monster Mash downtown, a Halloween costume party at Liquid Therapy, and a Trunk Retreat hosted by Soul Sisters. Key Outcomes - Resolution R26076 Passed: The committee voted unanimously to recommend final passage of the $45,180 Justice Assistance Grant. - Next Meeting: The next Human Affairs Committee meeting is scheduled for November. - Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 7:08 PM.

The Nashua Planning Board met on October 16, 2026, acting on one conditional use permit, site plan approvals and an approval extension, plus related waivers and dimensional modifications. Note: the supplied timestamp is 2026-10-16 01:29:53+00:00; the transcript itself identifies the session as the October 15, 2026 meeting. No written agenda or minutes were provided, so this summary is based on the raw transcript. The board had a quorum and heard the cases in modified order. Consent Calendar - Approved the October 1, 2026 meeting minutes as written, motion by Benjamin Zoller, second by Alderman Patricia Clee, unanimous. Communications - Staff reported late packet changes for 10 North Southwood Drive (revised staff report incorporating engineering comments and the fire apparatus overlay) and 181 East Hollis Street (resolved engineering comment letter and an added condition regarding the engineering traffic contribution request). Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public spoke in opposition or support at any of the public hearings, and no Zoom participants were reported. Conditional Use Permit A26-0187 – 10 North Southwood Drive - The board accepted jurisdiction, and applicant representative Paul Chisholm of Keach Nordstrom Associates presented for Wendon LLC/Tully Automotive Group. The project is an adaptive reuse of the former post office building for vehicle storage (permitted by right) and vehicle repair (conditional use) on a 10-acre parcel in the Park Industrial Zone and Water Supply Protection District. - The applicant estimated about 75 vehicles serviced per month, roughly three to four vehicles per day, with about 25 employees on site. Vehicle repair would occur inside the building, and the Tinker Road entrance would remain gated/emergency-only, with primary access from North Southwood Drive. - The applicant stated that all nine conditional use permit criteria are satisfied and that no waivers were requested. - Board discussion focused on the engineering traffic contribution. Dan Hudson questioned directing it to the Amherst Street Traffic Quarter and suggested the Daniel Webster Highway corridor was more appropriate. Alderman Clee supported the corridor shift but did not want to cut the contribution amount. Staff advised leaving the condition as to the satisfaction of the Division of Public Works so staff could determine amount and placement. - Motion by Adam Barley, second by Benjamin Zoller, to approve the conditional use permit with the two subsequent conditions in the staff report; passed unanimously. Conditional Use Permit A26-0204 / Site Plan A26-0188 – 4 Beard Street - The board accepted jurisdiction. Ethan Beals, project manager, represented Area Agency Properties, doing business as Gateways Community Services, a nonprofit serving the developmentally disabled community. The existing group home has reached the end of its useful life; the project would demolish it and construct a new nine-unit multifamily residential building. - This was a requested second extension of approvals originally granted in September 2024; the applicant stated the project plans have not changed. - The applicant reported fundraising progress: Invest New Hampshire funds pending a Governor's Council vote, HOME federal funds, approximately $1 million requested from Senator Shaheen's discretionary funding, and $500,000 in Community Project Funding via Representative Goodlander and NRPC. - The board discussed granting more than one year to avoid recurring application fees. Alderman Clee supported extending the approval but did not want to go beyond 2028. - Motion by Cameron Green, second by Alderman Clee, to extend the final conditional use permit and site plan approval to October 19, 2028, subject to subsequent conditions A-C; passed unanimously. Site Plan A26-0198 – Innovative Way / Daniel Webster Highway - The board accepted jurisdiction. Applicant representatives Dan Borowski of Fieldstone Land Consultants and Kevin Walker of the John Flatley Company presented a 48,000-square-foot flex building on about 21 acres. This was the same site plan previously approved in 2022; state approvals remained valid, but the local approval had elapsed, so a new application was required. - Board members asked about the relationship to the previously approved loop road to the north; staff and the applicant explained that this roadway segment can be built with either project and is not governed by a phasing plan. - Staff noted that a previous $2,750 traffic contribution referenced in the October 8, 2026 engineering memo had not yet been received and was incorporated by reference in the subsequent conditions. - The board granted waivers from the adjacent-parcel existing-conditions requirement and from plan drafting standards, based on the applicant's waiver request letters dated October 23, 2023, and January 12, 2024. - Motion by Cameron Green, second by Adam Barley, to approve the waivers; passed unanimously. Motion by Cameron Green, second by Alderman Clee, for final site plan approval subject to subsequent conditions A-O; passed unanimously. Site Plan A26-0155 – 181 East Hollis Street - The board accepted jurisdiction. Pete Madsen of Keach Nordstrom Associates presented for Bullduck Enterprises LLC a proposed 48-unit apartment building on an irregular lot zoned General Industrial but within the TOD Overlay District, where multifamily development is permitted by right. The existing auto-body shop and paved parking lot would be redeveloped. - The building would include studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units. The project includes subsurface stormwater detention with downstream water quality units, full-cutoff lighting, landscaping, and coordination with Pennichuck water service. - The applicant stated that a variance had already been received in September related to the 15-foot maximum setback required in the TOD overlay district along East Hollis Street. Relief being requested from the board included a floor area ratio of 2.1 where 2.0 is required in the General Industrial zone, a cumulative driveway width of 70 feet across three curb cuts where 36 feet and two curb cuts is the standard maximum, and a waiver of the adjacent-parcel existing-conditions exhibit requirement. - Traffic discussion: Dan Hudson stated the applicant's study estimates 19 additional vehicles during the development peak hour. He noted that no East Hollis Street traffic quarter account exists, that Main Street is the nearest available account, and that a prior $4,750 Main Street traffic-quarter contribution from engineer Joe Mandola's memo was not referenced in the latest staff report. The applicant confirmed it was amenable to that contribution. - Flooding discussion: the site is not within the FEMA flood zone and is within the 250-foot shoreland protection buffer; the ground-floor parking garage was noted as a resiliency feature consistent with other nearby development. - On affordability, the applicant said affordable units had not been considered at this time. Staff planner Sam Durfee explained that inclusionary zoning is incentive-driven, noted that LIHTC-funded projects typically serve roughly 30% to 60% area median income while market-rate projects are often at 120% to 150% AMI, and identified the workforce-housing gap around 80% to 100% AMI as an area the city's new code aims to address. - Motion by Cameron Green, second by Adam Barley, to approve the waiver; passed unanimously. Motion by Cameron Green, second by Alderman Clee, to approve the dimensional modifications; passed unanimously. Motion by Cameron Green, second by Alderman Clee, for final site plan approval subject to subsequent conditions A-M; passed unanimously. Other Business and Board Discussion - The board reviewed the tentative agenda for the November 5, 2026 meeting. Benjamin Zoller moved that there were no agenda items of regional impact, second by Adam Barley; the motion passed. - A broader discussion followed about affordable housing data, inclusionary zoning, state legislative changes, and whether the Planning Board should advocate for particular housing types. Joseph McIntyre asked whether the city is meeting housing targets and whether there is data on what types of housing are actually being produced. Alderman Clee cautioned against making the Planning Board an advocacy body and supported the mixed-income approach the city is pursuing. Staff offered to prepare a tutorial or update for the board on housing process and legislative changes. - The chair mentioned volunteer liaison openings, including the Historic Commission liaison and a Nashua Regional Planning Commission commissioner seat, and asked staff to circulate the openings to board members and alternates. Key Outcomes - Approved the October 1, 2026 minutes unanimously. - Approved the conditional use permit at 10 North Southwood Drive (A26-0187) unanimously. - Extended the approvals at 4 Beard Street (A26-0204 / A26-0188) to October 19, 2028, unanimously. - Re-approved the Innovative Way / Daniel Webster Highway flex-building site plan (A26-0198) unanimously, including waivers. - Approved the 48-unit apartment site plan at 181 East Hollis Street (A26-0155) unanimously, including a waiver and dimensional modifications. - Found no regional-impact items on the November 5, 2026 tentative agenda. - Directed staff to circulate liaison volunteer openings and to prepare a housing-process update for board education. - Adjourned at 8:55 p.m. transcript time; the supplied UTC timestamp is 2026-10-16 01:29:53+00:00.

The Nashua Committee of Infrastructure met on October 15, 2026, in the Aldermanic Chamber. The transcript states the meeting was called to order on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 7 p.m., but the supplied meeting date is October 15, 2026. No agenda or minutes were supplied; this summary relies on the transcript. Roll call showed Aldermen Paula Johnson, Richard Dowd, Alicia Greg, and Michael O'Brien present, establishing a quorum. Alderwoman Ben Jefflata Smith was initially not present and her status was left open. Alderman Patricia Klee and Administrative Services Director Tim Cummings also attended. Public Hearing: Juliana Avenue Street Acceptance - Attorney Andy Prollman, representing Resident Homes Elite, presented the petition for street acceptance of Juliana Avenue. He said the property was purchased in March 2022, taken through the Planning Board subdivision process, built out, inspected along the way, and given final inspections that summer. He stated the engineering team signed off on street acceptance, the title opinion was signed by attorney Leonard, and the petition was routine. - Asked about property values, Prollman said he could not calculate tax revenue on the spot, but homes sold for approximately $1 million each. The transcript contains an unclear home count: "22 homes. 20 homes. 19 homes." He also noted a separate adjacent subdivision had three additional houses not part of Juliana Avenue. - The committee opened the public hearing for testimony both in favor and in opposition. No one came forward, and the hearing was declared closed at 7:05 p.m. Official Communication - The committee received a communication from Husband, senior traffic engineer for the Division of Public Works, in support of pending legislation O26-024. With no objection, the communication was accepted and placed on file. Discussion: Mohawk Tannery Remediation Update - Director Tim Cummings introduced the Thorndike Development team. Michael Devon, Thorndike project manager for Mohawk Tannery, presented alongside Lloyd Geisinger, member/manager of Blaylock Holdings, and Mike Payonesa, day-to-day project manager. - Devon described the Mohawk Tannery site as a legacy contaminated former tannery and Fimble Dorf factory site along the Nashua River, including lagoons full of carcinogenic sludge in the 100-year floodplain. The site was shut down in 1984. He credited the Board of Aldermen, city staff, state officials, and federal regulators for helping the project reach remediation and redevelopment. - As of a September aerial view, work completed included site mobilization and preparation, tree clearing, road improvements, excavation and relocation of asbestos materials, and the beginning of a secant containment wall that will be capped with an impermeable cap. Perimeter air monitors have been in place since day one, and no monitoring protocols have escalated into an active response. - Near-term work includes demolishing the remainder of the old tannery, completing the containment wall, excavating remaining asbestos and tannery contaminants, and establishing finished grade with a protective cover ready for redevelopment. - Devon acknowledged challenges, including discovery of additional contamination and larger-than-expected amounts of asbestos, which required extensive work plan changes and regulatory review. Asked about the schedule for having material in the coffer dams, he said "three to six months" and expected the site to be cleaned up by the end of next year. - A site plan change is being discussed with city staff due to market conditions. The number of apartments will increase, the payment in lieu will not change, and the change will also mean more affordable homes and a multimodal path. - Devon cited 546 homes planned for the project. He said "we already have 540 allocated for the firefighters" as transcribed, with $4.5 million in projected real estate tax revenue at full build-out and $250 million in private investment. - Public amenities will include a canoe and kayak launch, a river walk, a pedestrian bridge connecting to Mine Falls Park, and passive recreation on the completed containment cell. These amenities are open to the public, not only to future residents. Alderman Klee clarified that the developer will build the pedestrian bridge and the city will reimburse $3 million through the MDA. - Asked about traffic, Devon said extensive traffic studies have been peer-reviewed by city staff and consultants, and the project includes plans for a traffic light vetted by city engineering. - An access road shown in the presentation will open up the landlocked property along Veterans Memorial Parkway; Devon said that property is under contract. The forested southern parcel will be subject to a passive recreation easement for the city, with timing set in the phasing table. - Alderman Dowd requested periodic future updates, and Devon agreed to coordinate with Director Cummings. Alderman Johnson asked about potential leakage; Devon said long-term environmental controls, regular testing, and groundwater monitoring will be required in perpetuity. Finished Business: O26-024 – All-Way Stop at French Street and Abbott Street - Alderman Clay, prime sponsor, explained that one stop sign currently exists at the intersection but the legislation creating it could not be located. The new ordinance would correct that and establish an all-way stop near Mount Pleasant school. Teachers and parents requested the change, and the public works traffic engineer reviewed it. - Alderman Greg supported the measure, saying she had almost been hit by a car while crossing in the area and that drivers fly through the street. - The committee recommended final passage. The voice vote was unanimous in favor, and the motion carried. Petitions: Juliana Avenue Street Acceptance Recommendation - The committee moved to recommend granting the Juliana Avenue street acceptance petition. Alderman Klee noted benefits for residents including city trash pickup and street plowing, and said the public status of the street improves access for nearby residents even though there is no direct opening to Greeley Park. - The motion to recommend granting the petition carried by voice vote. General Discussion and Adjournment - Alderman O'Brien, a former firefighter, said he had feared no developer would touch the Mohawk Tannery property and praised the developer for remediating the site under federal EPA guidelines. He called the project a step in the right direction for Little Florida residents and for affordable housing. - Alderman Klee said the developers listened to neighbors, avoided transporting toxic waste through city streets, and used a deep interlocking containment system. Alderman Johnson recalled past odors and flooding, said she was not enthusiastic about the size of the project, but was glad the site is finally being cleaned up and the toxins contained. - With no further public comment, the committee voted to adjourn at approximately 7:04 p.m. Key Outcomes - Recommended granting the Juliana Avenue street acceptance petition. - Recommended final passage of ordinance O26-024, creating an all-way stop at French Street and Abbott Street. - Accepted and filed the Division of Public Works traffic engineer's communication on O26-024. - The Mohawk Tannery development team agreed to provide periodic updates to the committee through Director Cummings.

The Nashua Board of Alderman convened on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in the Aldermanic Chamber. The meeting addressed a significant reduction in state education aid, approved multiple bond issues for capital projects including a $43.5 million public works garage and $5 million for pool repairs, and adopted an ordinance allowing remote public comment for individuals with disabilities after extensive debate. The meeting also included public comments on bond spending and ADA accommodations, and routine consent items. Consent Calendar - Copier Lease & Maintenance: Approved multi-year contract with Toshiba Financial Services for $35,220 ($587/month for 60 months). - Internet Service Extension: Approved 36-month extension with Fidium Enterprises Services LLC for $29,484. - Microsoft Software Assurance: Approved three-year contract with SHI International Group for $68,310. - Wastewater Treatment Facility Phase 1 Upgrade Construction: Approved contract with Loreto Building Construction LLC for $11,692,041.56, contingent on bond approval. - Wastewater Treatment Facility Phase 1 Upgrade Construction Engineering: Approved contract with Wright-Pierce for $1,361,000. - Renaissance Park Audio System Change Order: Approved change order 1 with Any Mobile Audio for $3,597. - Right of First Refusal Waiver: Approved waiver of city's right of first refusal for NH DOT right-of-way adjacent to Main Dunstable Road. Public Comments & Testimony - Lauri Ortolano (Nashua resident): Expressed concern that bond resolutions under $2.5 million should include language allowing surplus funds to pay down bonds rather than bonding. Criticized the city's practice of using surplus for unbudgeted projects ("Christmas shopping in June"). Regarding the disability access ordinance, argued that the analysis had changed from February, that documentation was not defined, and that the ordinance only covers full Board meetings. Questioned whether legal counsel supported the ordinance beyond form, and urged direct questions to corporation counsel. Also criticized remarks about private education, stating the mayor and aldermen who send children to private schools should not be attacked. - Paul Shea (Board of Public Works Commissioner): Spoke in favor of all bond items for public works (garage, pool, wastewater). Expressed strong support for the ordinance allowing electronic public comment for people with walking disabilities, calling it a "move in the right direction." Argued that the infrastructure exists from the pandemic period and that many people are excluded from speaking. Recommended opening the ordinance to people with non-physical disabilities (e.g., autism, neurodivergence) and to committee meetings, including Board of Public Works. Also noted the challenge of parents attending long meetings with children. Discussion Items State Education Funding Reduction - Mayor Jim Donchess reported that the city learned state school aid will be approximately $4.5 million less than the prior fiscal year, exceeding the budgeted assumption of a $2 million decrease. He criticized the state's lack of support for public education, noting the New Hampshire Supreme Court has repeatedly found the state fails its constitutional obligation. He linked the reduction to state policies cutting business taxes and the rapid growth of the voucher program (up 600% in five years, projected at $64 million). He argued this shifts costs to property taxpayers and threatens programs. - Alderman Tebow agreed, stating Nashua ranks 50th in state education aid and criticized the governor for not supporting public education. He warned of cuts to programs, teachers, and schools. - Alderman O'Brien criticized the Republican-led legislature for neglecting larger communities like Nashua and Manchester. He suggested radical measures, including withholding state taxes and collaborating with Manchester, and called for voters to hold state representatives accountable. - Alderman Johnson countered that the school district also faces internal challenges: declining enrollment (240 fewer free/reduced lunch students, 210 fewer children overall) and a $150,000 shortfall in the lunch program due to giving benefits without funds. He argued the district must make tough decisions and not blame everything on the state. Bond Resolutions and Capital Projects - R-26-057 (PFAS Pilot Test at Four Hills Landfill): Approved 13-0 for $345,000 from Clean Water State Revolving Fund. - R-26-059 (Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 1 Upgrades): Approved 11-2 for up to $3 million. Alderman Sullivan questioned whether the funding would be a bond or a loan; Assistant Public Works Director Carolyn O'Connor clarified the SRF loan carries interest but may be lower than bond rates. - R-26-060 (Sewer Infrastructure Improvement): Approved 12-1 for $4,275,000. - R-26-061 (Wastewater Capital Improvements): Approved 11-2 for $2,550,000. - R-26-062 (Solid Waste Improvements at Four Hills Landfill): Tabled 10-3 after a motion by Alderman Dowd. - R-26-063 (Solid Waste Capital Equipment): Approved 12-1 for $2,678,828. - R-26-065 (School Fund Transfer for Food Services): Approved 13-0 to transfer $150,000 from Department 191 Computer Equipment to Food Services Special Revenue Fund. - R-26-066 (Repair/Renovation of Two In-Ground Pools): Approved 12-1 for $5 million. Alderman Tebow noted Centennial Pool was installed in 1856 and is nearly 70 years old. Alderman Johnson opposed, arguing small projects should not be bonded to avoid high interest costs. Alderman Sullivan noted the costs are for rip-and-replace, not just repair. - R-26-072 (Public Works Garage and Fleet Maintenance Facility): Approved 12-1 for $43,500,000. Extensive discussion: Alderman Dowd cited savings that would almost pay for the garage, sustainability, and employee health benefits. Alderman Tebow noted the savings estimates were from architects, not BPW, and expressed concern about future bonding for fire and library. Alderman Sullivan changed from a hard "no" after touring the current facility, citing liability and supply chain risks. Alderman Clemens argued the savings cover debt service, making it a "wash." Alderman Senate noted the sticker shock but said delaying increases costs. Alderman O'Brien emphasized the city's role as custodians. Alderman Johnson voted no, citing cumulative bonding impact on taxpayers and the need to prioritize. Alderman Smith supported, saying the city must reinvest in crumbling infrastructure. - R-26-073 (Reallocation of Unexpended Bond Proceeds to Garage Project): Approved 11-2 for up to $3,183,200. - R-26-074 (Creation of Expendable Trust Funds): Approved by voice vote for $790,387 transfer from prior year escrows for various infrastructure and deferred maintenance funds. - R-26-064 (Capital Equipment Bonds): Withdrawn from budget review committee, amended to specify fire department equipment details, then re-referred to budget review committee with a public hearing scheduled for October 26. Ordinance O-26-002: Electronic Public Comment for People with Disabilities - Alderman Johnson introduced the ordinance, initially focused on "walking disabilities." She withdrew her own amendment after lengthy debate. Alderman Clemens offered an amendment to change the title to "people with disabilities as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act" and add specific procedures: five business days notice to the Board of Alderman's office, documentation of disability, eligibility determination by risk management, and an effective date of November 15, 2026. The amendment passed 10-3, and the ordinance as amended passed 10-3. - Debate: Corporation Counsel Steve Bolton advised that the ADA already requires accommodations and that the city is currently in an interactive process with one requester. He warned against making corporation counsel part of the approval/appeal process to avoid conflicts in litigation. Several aldermen argued the ordinance was too prescriptive or unnecessary. Others felt it was needed to provide clear direction. Alderman Tebow and Senate advocated for opening Zoom to everyone. Alderman Dowd and Smith raised concerns about limiting to full Board meetings versus committees. Key Outcomes - State Aid Reduction Acknowledged: The board noted the $4.5 million cut and expressed frustration; no immediate action taken beyond discussion. - Bond Resolutions Passed: R-26-057, R-26-059, R-26-060, R-26-061, R-26-063, R-26-065, R-26-066, R-26-072, R-26-073, R-26-074 all approved. R-26-062 tabled. R-26-064 amended and re-referred. - Disability Access Ordinance Adopted: O-26-002 passed as amended (10-3), effective November 15, 2026, allowing remote public comment for individuals with disabilities under ADA with five business days notice and risk management eligibility determination. - First Readings Assigned: R-26-075 (Taylor Falls/Veterans Bridges rehab) to Finance Committee; R-26-076 (Police grant) to Human Affairs Committee; O-26-026 (Gas/electric contracts) to Personnel Administrative Affairs Committee. - Other: Confirmation of mayor's appointments to Arts Commission, Business & Industrial Development Authority, Electric Aggregation Committee, and Homeless Services Gap Analysis Committee. Minutes from previous meetings accepted. Remarks by members included recognition of domestic violence awareness month, condolences, and announcements of upcoming city events.

The Nashua Zoning Board of Adjustment met on 2026-10-14; the chair opened the session as the October 13th meeting. The board heard three variance applications and one administrative appeal. Chair Jay Minkara presided with Vice Chair Josh Neely and members JP Boucher, Stephen Lionel, and Joseph Petrie present; Deputy Planning Manager Sam Durfee also attended. No agenda or minutes were provided with the transcript. The board approved all three variances and denied the administrative appeal, upholding staff’s decision. Public Comments & Testimony - In the Timothy Dion driveway case, abutter Stephen DeShane of 6–8 Jefferson Street submitted a letter opposing the variance. He cited the lack of a professional survey, concerns about stormwater runoff, and an unresolved property-boundary question, and asked the board to continue the hearing or deny the application. The applicant disputed parts of the letter and said a survey was planned. - In the Suzanne Raisin flag-lot case, Dennis and Cindy Stevens of 5 Lamb Road submitted a letter stating they had no objection to the subdivision if a 30-foot-wide “do not disturb” landscape buffer was recorded along the 216-foot common boundary. A letter from 12 Lamb Road raised written questions; counsel for the applicant responded, and the board briefly reopened the public hearing for that response. - In the Main Street administrative appeal, Dr. Noah Gosslin, lead chiropractor of Main Street Wellness Chiropractic, defended the current parking arrangement. He noted the business has 14 off-street parking spaces plus one handicapped space, 10 employees, and treats about 50–60 patients per day, many with limited mobility. David Labassier of the Salvation Army said his organization would continue to guide clients to its parking lot but acknowledged overflow needs. Discussion Items - Case 1: Timothy Dion – Driveway Width Variance (RB Zone, Ward 3) – Timothy Dion requested a variance from Land Use Code §190-17E2 to allow 34 feet of driveway width where 24 feet is permitted for a paved driveway expansion in the front setback. He said the current driveway is severely constrained by a retaining wall and that the proposed 10-by-25-foot paved area on the east side would provide needed parking for his household. The board discussed the neighbor’s written opposition, the property-line dispute, and the need to control runoff. The variance was approved with three conditions: no runoff onto any neighboring property; the applicant must file a retroactive building permit for the existing retaining walls; and no work may begin until a survey confirms the driveway will be located on the applicant’s property. - Case 2: Lindsay Lima – Driveway Width Variance (R9 Zone, Ward 5) – Lindsay Lima (formerly Lindsay Goody Coons) requested the same 24-to-34-foot driveway width variance at 13 Doncaster Drive. She said retaining walls on both sides of the driveway, work vans, household vehicles, trash/recycling bins, and a future family require more usable driveway area, while the curb cut would not be widened. Board members found the request reasonable and consistent with nearby driveways. The variance was approved unanimously with no stated conditions. - Case 3: Suzanne Raisin – Flag Lot Variances (R40 Zone, Ward 9) – Suzanne Raisin, through attorney Brad Westgate, requested variances from Land Use Code §190-16 Table 16-3 to allow a new flagpole lot with 35 feet of frontage instead of the required 120 feet and 35 feet of lot width instead of the required 150 feet. The proposal would subdivide the 2.06-acre, roughly 180-foot-frontage property into a conforming 40,000-square-foot lot and a rear flag lot. Westgate noted that five similar flag lots exist nearby and that city water and sewer are available. The applicant agreed to the Stevens’ requested 30-by-216-foot no-disturb landscape buffer. The board granted both variances subject to that buffer being shown on the plan and recorded. - Case 4: Wallace Holhan & Kathleen Feltis – Administrative Appeal (RA Zone, Ward 7) – The petitioners appealed Deputy Planning Manager Sam Durfee’s July 16, 2026 written determination that employees of Main Street Wellness Chiropractic parking in legal on-street spaces on Montgomery Avenue did not violate the property’s approved site plan and did not warrant zoning enforcement. Wallace Holhan argued that Article 28 makes off-street parking mandatory and that long-term employee parking on a narrow street creates safety and emergency-access hazards. After hearing from the chiropractor and the Salvation Army, the board voted to deny the appeal and uphold the administrative decision. Board members said parking enforcement is not a zoning matter and suggested seeking aldermanic help for possible parking restrictions. Key Outcomes - Timothy Dion’s driveway variance: approved unanimously with conditions prohibiting runoff to neighboring property, requiring a retroactive retaining-wall building permit, and requiring a survey before work begins. - Lindsay Lima’s driveway variance: approved unanimously. - Suzanne Raisin’s flag-lot variances: approved unanimously with a recorded 30-by-216-foot no-disturb buffer condition. - Wallace Holhan and Kathleen Feltis’s administrative appeal: denied unanimously, upholding Durfee’s administrative decision. - The board approved meeting minutes with a correction: the Conservation Commission’s unfavorable recommendation in the 19 Vista Way case was 7–0, not 4–1. Transcription Note The transcript records some address and name inconsistencies, including Timothy Dion’s street as both “19 Shadow Street” and “19 Shattock Street,” and Lindsay Lima’s street as both “13 Georchester Drive” and “13 Doncaster Drive.”

The Personnel Administrative Affairs Committee met on Monday, October 6, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Aldermanic Chamber. Chairwoman Soshana Kelly presided with four members present, constituting a quorum. The committee conducted interviews for the Homeless Services Gap Analysis Committee, discussed an ordinance regarding electronic public comment for individuals with disabilities, and approved several appointments. Public Comments & Testimony - Laurie Ordolano (Nashua resident) spoke twice. In her first comment, she raised concerns about the proposed ordinance O-26-002, including the lack of a definition for "ADA zoom access," the role of Donna Graham in screening documentation, the handling of confidential medical information, and the failure to share a legal opinion from Steve Bolton. She urged the committee to address liability issues. In her second comment, she criticized the absence of legal counsel, questioned why the ADA coordinator rejected a citizen’s request for Zoom access without requesting documentation, and argued that the ordinance's limitations could create liability for the city. Discussion Items - Interviews for Homeless Services Gap Analysis Committee – Director Bobby Bagley introduced three candidates: - Latanya Muscioli (Executive Director, Family Promise of Southern New Hampshire) – highlighted her experience with the city, continuum of care, and state-level housing stability work. She identified gaps such as lack of daytime respite, voucher discrimination, and rising rents. - Jane Goodman (Executive Director, Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter) – emphasized the need for a data-driven roadmap to prioritize limited resources and address barriers like mental health and youth homelessness. - Tonya Nisley (Community organizer with lived experience) – advocated for intentional communities, inclusive solutions, and reducing the dehumanization of those in need. She noted gaps in follow-through and agency capacity. - Aldermen questioned the size of the committee (seven members) and the nature of gaps. Alderman Derek Thibault expressed surprise at "huge and large gaps" and asked why previous efforts had not closed them. Alderman Paula Johnson and Vice Chair Ben Clemens highlighted the need for state and federal support. Alderman Amber Morgan commended Tonya Nisley for her bravery. The candidates agreed that the gap analysis would expose, not close, gaps, and stressed the importance of existing data and collaboration. - Ordinance O-26-002 – Electronic Public Comment for People with Disabilities – Alderman Paula Johnson presented an amended version that defines disability per the ADA (42 U.S. Code 12102) and requires three business days' notice with documentation. The committee added two amendments: eligibility determination by the risk department (motion by Alderman Clemens) and an effective date of November 15, 2026 (motion by Alderman Clemens). Debate included concerns about documentation burden, the cost of Zoom, and whether the ordinance was necessary given current ADA compliance. Alderman Thibault opposed any Zoom access, stating it is a "crutch." Chairwoman Kelly noted the need for legal input on liability. The motion to recommend final passage failed, and a subsequent motion to send the ordinance to the full board with no recommendation passed. Key Outcomes - Appointments Approved (all by voice vote with majority support): - Charles Emmons to the Arts Commission (reappointment, term to July 30, 2029) - Carl Andrade to the Business and Industrial Development Authority (reappointment, term to September 13, 2028) - Frank Tees to the Electric Aggregation Committee (reappointment, term to August 31, 2028) - Jane Goodman, Latanya Muscioli, and Tonya Nisley to the Homeless Services Gap Analysis Committee (new appointments, no set term) - Ordinance O-26-002 – Sent to the full Board of Aldermen with no recommendation after the motion to recommend final passage failed (voice vote: ayes and nays, not tallied). The meeting adjourned at 8:31 p.m.

The Nashua Planning Board met to take up a conditional use permit, a two-lot subdivision, and a 44-unit townhouse site plan. The transcript opens with the chair calling the October 1, 2026 meeting to order, while the provided meeting metadata date is October 2, 2026; this summary uses the provided metadata date. After roll call established a quorum, the board approved minutes, received staff communications, and then acted on the three applications, with the townhouse site plan requiring a threshold jurisdictional ruling before its merits were heard. Minutes and Communications - The board approved the minutes of the September 17, 2026 meeting on a motion by Mr. McIntyre, seconded by Mr. Hudson, with one abstention. - Staff reported that the site plan application for 181 East Hall Street had been postponed to the October 15, 2026 meeting at the applicant’s request. - Staff noted revised reports for 8 Blue Hill Avenue and 66 Concord Street, additional public correspondence for 8 Merritt Parkway, and a revised tentative agenda, all updated as of 4 p.m. - No committee or liaison reports were given. Conditional Use Permit – 8 Blue Hill Avenue (A26-0194) - Applicant Connor Walsh of Paul Francis Development Group sought a conditional use permit to convert an existing two-family duplex into a two-unit condominium. - The applicant stated there would be no exterior renovations, square footage changes, or added bedrooms or bathrooms; the property had already been renovated and inspected. - The applicant said selling the property as two condominiums would produce a 10 to 15 percent per-square-foot premium, and that the property is connected to city sewer and water, so no septic system condition applied. - In response to a board question, the applicant said condo documents would treat the shared sewer service as common area, with each unit owner responsible for 50 percent of maintenance costs. - No public testimony was offered. The board accepted jurisdiction and approved the conditional use; both votes passed without opposition. Subdivision – 66 Concord Street (A26-0167) - Applicant Crimson Properties LLC, represented by engineer Paul Chisholm and attorney Brad Westgate, proposed a two-lot subdivision of the corner property at 66 Concord Street, which is in the RB zoning district and the historic overlay district. - The existing parcel contains just under 25,000 square feet and includes an 1870 home in need of substantial repair. The plan includes renovation of the existing home, replacement of a carriage house, construction of a new carriage house, and construction of a new single-family home with a detached garage on the newly created lot. - The applicant said both resulting lots meet all dimensional requirements of the RB district and that no variances are needed. The applicant also discussed prior court cases, Victorian Realty Group from 1987 and Gutterman from 2009, while arguing that this proposal is materially different because of nearby comparable lot sizes, abutter support letters, and existing historic district conditions. - The applicant requested two waivers: one from the requirement to survey existing conditions within 1,000 feet of the site, and one related to overhead utilities. - Staff clarified that the staff report was neutral because of the prior case-law history, and that the Historic District Commission would still need to review the new residence before a building permit could be issued. - No members of the public spoke in opposition or in favor during the hearing. - Board members discussed the lot’s compatibility with the neighborhood and the limits of the board’s review. The board granted both waivers and approved the two-lot subdivision subject to staff conditions A through M. The votes were unanimous. Site Plan – 8 Merritt Parkway (A26-0166) – Jurisdictional Determination - The board first considered a Fisher v. Dover issue because the applicant had previously received approval for the same 44-townhome project in 2024, but that approval was appealed and remained in litigation before the Supreme Court. - Staff and the applicant argued that recent state law changes, specifically HB 631 from 2025 and HB 1588 from 2026, amended RSA 674:80 and related statutes to require municipalities to allow multifamily dwelling units on commercially zoned land, eliminating the need for the density, story-height, multifamily-use, and age-restriction relief previously required. - The applicant quoted the earlier Superior Court ruling that the appropriate remedy was legislative in nature, and argued the legislature had since provided that remedy. - Abutter counsel letters, discussed by staff and a public speaker, disputed that the law removed the age-restriction requirement. State Representative Santosh Salvi also argued that the April 2025 Superior Court order reversing the age-restriction variance remains active and that the applicant still lacks legal relief from the elderly-housing restriction. - One resident noted that the Supreme Court had heard the case. The chair limited public testimony at this stage to the jurisdictional question. - The board voted to find that the Fisher v. Dover test was satisfied based on a material change in circumstances, specifically HB 631 and HB 1588, and then voted to accept jurisdiction. Both motions passed. Site Plan – 8 Merritt Parkway (A26-0166) – Merits and Public Testimony - On the merits, the applicant presented a 44-unit townhouse development on a 6.2-acre condominium parcel within an overall 20-acre property, located in the R30 zoning district and the flexible-use overlay district. - The project would consist of 11 buildings with four townhouse units each, a new private roadway, underground utilities, an enhanced landscape buffer, and access through Merritt Parkway from Conant Road or Buckmeadow Road. - The applicant said the alteration of terrain permit had been approved and that water, sewer, and traffic capacity were adequate. - On traffic, the applicant said the development was projected to generate approximately 322 weekday daily trips and 358 Saturday daily trips, below the city’s thresholds. The applicant also cited peak-hour figures of 24.6 trips in the PM peak versus a 75-trip threshold, and 30.8 trips at the development peak versus a 100-trip threshold. - Board questions addressed tree clearing, which the applicant estimated at about 15 percent of the site; avoidance of work in the wetland buffer; the absence of affordable units; the inapplicability of inclusionary zoning because state law preempts density regulation; dark-sky-compliant lighting; and parking at one garage space and one driveway space per unit, supplemented by a shared parking analysis. - Public opposition included: - Gloria McCarthy, a Conservation Commission member and nearby resident, cited wildlife, lighting, chemicals, water quality, traffic, the nearby Wise Owl Academy expansion, and approximately 322 daily trips versus 99 trips from a prior project. She said roughly 250 emails had been sent in opposition and asked the board to deny the application in its current form. - Steve Danworth, president of the Houston Drive condominium association, said the proposed density of about seven units per acre was inconsistent with the master plan’s medium-density vision for the area and incompatible with the neighborhood. - State Representative Santosh Salvi said the neighborhood has fought the project for eight years, raised traffic and intersection safety concerns, argued that the project does not serve HB 631’s affordable-housing intent, and said it would displace the character of a neighborhood that includes elderly residents. - Jessica Taylor of Gilson Road opposed the development due to school traffic, pedestrian safety, loss of nature, and permanent changes to the area. - Raymond Johnkis of Houston Drive raised concerns about parking, guest and delivery vehicles, blasting, vegetation removal, and wildlife. - No one spoke in favor of the site plan. Board Deliberation and Key Outcomes - In deliberation, board members said the new state statutes, particularly RSA 674:80, limited the board’s discretion to specific issues such as road infrastructure, water infrastructure, and sewage infrastructure. Staff warned about a new attorney-fee reimbursement provision for improper denials, and Alderman Clee said she would vote for approval because state law tied the board’s hands. - Some board members noted that a commercial use, including one previously possible on the property, could have generated more traffic and more impact than the proposed townhouses. Mr. Hirsch said he had supported the project in 2024 and considered it a good project, while Mr. Zoller viewed it as consistent with the mixed-use overlay district. - The board granted the requested waiver from section 190-279 EE on a unanimous vote. - The board granted final site plan approval for the 11 four-unit townhome buildings and associated improvements, finding that the site plan meets the approval criteria under NRO section 190-146D and is subject to staff conditions A through M. The vote was by roll call and was unanimous. - The board also determined that no items on the tentative agenda were proposals of regional impact, and then voted to adjourn at 9:44 p.m.

The Nashua Board of Assessors met on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 9:00 AM. Chair Charles Dobbins presided, with board members Robert Early and Jay McCara present. The meeting lasted approximately 12 minutes and covered routine approvals, a department update on property tax exemption limits, and approval of a religious organization's institutional exemption. Consent Calendar - Motion to waive reading of the public minutes from the September 17, 2026 meeting. Passed unanimously. - Motion to waive reading of the non‑public minutes from the September 17, 2026 meeting and accept them on file. Passed unanimously. Discussion Items - Department Update on Tax Exemption Limits: The board discussed a 3.26% increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) that will be used to adjust the income and asset limits for property tax exemptions. The change must go to the governing body for approval this year. An ordinance is being drafted to make the annual adjustment automatic starting in 2027, using a three‑year rolling CPI, without requiring further governing body approval. For the upcoming filing period (starting January 2027), limits will need to be known by December 1, 2026. The new limits were mentioned but not clearly specified (numbers cited: from 50.72 to 59, from 69 to 65, from 67). The board also noted that age‑based benefit categories (65–74, 75–79, 80+) can have different benefit amounts, but the age threshold is not under board control. Income and asset thresholds still apply. - Institutional Exemption for Religious Organization: A request for a religious exemption for account 51477 (28 Sharon Avenue, Unit 12) was presented. The owner is Christian Congregation in the United States. The property, acquired before April 1, 2026, is adjacent to an already‑exempt unit (Unit 13). The new unit is currently an open shell; the congregation uses it as a warm‑up area for music groups and for meetings. The organization had filed an A9 application in the spring, but the board initially overlooked that it was for a second unit, so a tax bill was issued. An inspection by Jessica confirmed occupancy for exempt purposes. The organization has also applied to the building department for legal use and to the planning board for a change of use. The board clarified the statutory reference (RSA 72:23, Part I, Section I for religious organizations) and corrected the application form. Key Outcomes - Approval of Religious Exemption: A motion to accept the religious exemption for account 51477 (28 Sharon Avenue, Unit 12, owned by Christian Congregation in the United States) was moved, seconded, and passed unanimously (3‑0). - Decision on Exemption Limits: The board agreed to raise the exemption limits based on the CPI increase for the 2027 filing period, pending governing body approval. The automatic adjustment ordinance will be pursued for future years. - No public comments were received, and no non‑public session was needed. The meeting adjourned at 9:12 AM.