Local voices chime in on a variety of topics.
The battle for public transparency in Nashua has been relentless, with the city’s persistent resistance at its core. A significant barrier is the prevailing culture in City Hall, which asserts that the city, not the citizens, owns the records.
As elected aldermen, we’ve had the privilege of serving Nashua through both its triumphs and its challenges. Recently, our city has hit a rough patch that has left many residents frustrated and searching for answers. From surprise property revaluations to school busing issues and the abrupt closure of Stellos Stadium, it’s been challenging. As leaders, we need to address these concerns and take ownership where necessary, and ensure better communication and accountability.
The new century was only 12 years old when the Nashua Police Department met their first big upset. Due to what was termed an “inefficiency” in performing his duties as City Marshal, William Wheeler was asked, by the Police Commission, on or about June 10, 1912, to resign.
The Executive Council plays a vital role in our state government by approving or rejecting the Governor’s appointments of commissioners and judges to decisions about spending state and federal funds. This body ensures checks on the Governor’s authority, making strong council members critical to shaping the future of New Hampshire over the next two years.
Media news reporters always like to exaggerate the extent of whatever they are reporting especially when it comes to natural disasters – worst rainfall in ten years, a hundred-year flood, or the worst fire the city has ever seen. With that in mind, here are a few Nashua fires that were deemed the “worst-to-date” in the city, back in the 1880s.
For decades, I have been involved with many other advocates in efforts to end homelessness in NH and worked for many years in agencies involved with housing and low-income people. I grew up in and have worked in Manchester. I have also worked all over the state including Nashua, where I live now. Since homelessness is caused by multiple economic, social, and health-related factors, it is not easy to find effective solutions.
On November 5 you have a choice. Melanie Levesque cares about the future and well-being of her constituents.
The year is 1900, the turn of the 20th century, Nashua’s population is 23,900; about 4 times what it was only 50 years prior. Nashua now had 75 police officers. Fifty years prior, Nashua had one lone lawman.
Hiking is a great way for you to build a relationship with your dog and get some exercise. It’s also an activity that is inexpensive and accessible for most people and dogs.
Today, reporting a fire in Nashua is simple and fast… call 911 on your cell-phone, or pull the switch on the many fire call boxes around Nashua. Back in “the day” it wasn’t so simple.