Nashua’s new land use code should be in place by end of 2025
The goal of the land use code update is to align land use regulations and zoning ordinances with the vision of the city’s Imagine Nashua Master Plan.
Author: Mya Blanchard/Nashua Ink Link
Economic development projects for economic mobility plan and branding initiative
Economic development director Liz Hannum presented a new approach to economic mobility and the city’s branding and placemaking initiatives during the Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 State of the City Luncheon on March 19.
Nashua aims to have project recommendation for redevelopment of Elm Street Middle School by March
During an administrative services working group, Nashua's director of administrative services outlined the process for choosing one of the proposed projects and what the timeline will look like
Aldermen remove Commuter Rail Feasibility Study from ‘package deal’ resolution in split decision
On Jan. 7, Nashua Community Development Director Matt Sullivan said that, while he would prefer the commuter rail project move forward to maintain momentum, it could wait until the next budget process.
CLF and Riverfront Landing to file brief for appeal in asphalt plant case to Supreme Court
There has been widespread opposition toward the asphalt plant throughout the community in Nashua, with many having spoken out at public hearings, including members of CLF
Nashua Housing Trust Fund Committee would like the ability to loan money for housing projects
Community development director Matt Sullivan spoke of a resolution that would dissolve the housing expendable trust fund and establish a housing revolving fund
Nashua’s drug court offers an alternative to incarceration, treatment
With about a 60% success rate, drug court programs are considered the most successful form of criminal justice intervention
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Hannah Grimes grant helps businesses dream big
The Hannah Grimes Center in Keene received $350K to support Monadnock Region microenterprises with training, mentorship, and small business growth.
NH’s coastal economy is short on miles, long on opportunity
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Trump administration sues NH, seven other states over voter files
The Trump administration’s Department of Justice is suing New Hampshire Secretary of State Dave Scanlan, arguing he is illegally withholding the state’s voter file from federal officials.
White River Junction VA Medical Center unveils $16M renovation
The Veterans Affairs Healthcare System celebrated the completion of a $16 million, 24,000-square-foot renovation of a medical surgical unit at the White River Junction VA Medical Center. The upgrade aims to provide accessible, modern health care for veterans, and make…
NH Supreme Court decision clarifies workers’ comp. death benefits
The NH Supreme Court ruled a firefighter’s spouse may file an independent workers’ comp death benefits claim, even if the worker’s own claim was denied.
New Easterseals Campus is a victory for veterans
Easterseals Military & Veterans Campus includes affordable housing, a conference center and a hub for nonprofits
