Nashua Board of Education - Harriman Public Hearing 10/28/26

The Nashua Board of Education held a public hearing on October 28, 2026, on school-facility planning and potential closures, renovations, and redistricting. Most speakers urged the board to keep Mount Pleasant and New Searles open, citing neighborhood ties, student supports, walkability, and prior investments; others emphasized declining enrollment, fiscal constraints, and the need to make decisions using reliable data. Board and district representatives said options—including renovation, redistricting, and possible new construction in the north end—remain under consideration, with further deliberations and a future decision expected. No school-closure or capital-project decision was made at this hearing.

Discussion focused on the Harriman facilities assessment and its repair estimates. Speakers questioned changes in the estimates between June and October; district representatives attributed much of the increase to adding roof work to the assessment. Reported totals included $42.5 million in critical repairs and $154 million in repairs projected for years three through ten, while speakers also cited a broad range of roughly $160 million to $300 million for overall investment needs. The hearing identified no contract award, RFP, vendor selection, or procurement approval. The board voted to adjourn.