The Nashua Independent

06/26/2026

Read the Downtown Lowdown from Great American Downtown Our weekly listing of all things downtown Nashua.

Hello there! First things first. We at Downtown Nashua Association are so proud of last weekend’s Nashua PRIDE Festival. And kudos to the City of Nashua, who did a fantastic job organizing the parade. To those who came and had a great time, thank you so much for giving

06/24/2026

Here is our recap of the Nashua Board of Alderman Budget vote

The sharpest division centered on pay for “unaffiliated” city employees — nonunion staff whose salaries were the subject of a classification and compensation study and unanimously approved ordinance last year.

06/24/2026

Congratulations to United Way of Greater Nashua and Granite United Way onthere succes with the Over the Edge fundraiser.

"This event is important because it really demonstrates the power of United Way. It connects people. It harnesses resources, and it lifts nonprofits across the state that are doing essential services to make our communities strong," Reimer said.

06/23/2026

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06/23/2026

Congratulations to The City of Nashua, NH and Great American Downtown for celebrating Pride with a parade and festival this weekend.

“It was so moving to see families and groups of friends spread out on the grass and picnic tables, lingering longer, playing yard games and enjoying the music. The sense of connection was truly unforgettable. Thank you to everyone who helped make this day so special in Nashua.”

06/22/2026

Tommorow The City of Nashua, NH the Employee Wellness Program is holding a blood drive at Nashua City Hall, 229 Main Street, in the third-floor auditorium from 9:30 to 5:30. The demand for blood increases in the summer months so your donation is urgently needed.

NASHUA – From 9:30 – 5:30 pm Tuesday, June 23, the American Red Cross will hold a blood drive at Nashua City Hall, 229 Main Street, in the third-floor auditorium. The drive is sponsored by the City of Nashua’s Employee Wellness Program. Blood is urgently needed during summer

06/19/2026

Congratulations to Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter, Inc. for achieving Nutrition Pantry Program Gold certification from the New Hampshire Food Bank . Read all the details here:

“The Nutrition Pantry Program, or NPP, is a program that works with pantries to be more client-informed in their practices, more nutrition-focused and to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone,” Felder said.

06/18/2026

We are happy to post a new column “Nashua Nonprofit Changemakers” written by Tara Levine of Bridges: Domestic & Sexual Violence Support of Greater Nashua & Milford, NH

Look for her insights on the work done by Nashua area nonprofits as a regular contribution to the Nashua Independent.

Collaboration doesn’t happen by accident; it happens because the people at these agencies know and trust one another. You can walk into the local coffee shop or attend a Chamber of Commerce event and see this happening in real-time

06/18/2026

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06/16/2026

“Hordes of Jedi Knight trainees occupy Greeley Park” is not the headline but it would be a fun one.

Read about Nashua Parks and Recreation Superheroes in the Park.

It was an all-hands-on-deck day for the Division of Public Works. In addition to Parks and Recreation staff who manage events like this, staff from each department in public works greeted residents, handed out goodies to kids and explained their roles in keeping the city operating