GOV Special Board of Aldermen 11 10 2026

At a special meeting of the Nashua Board of Aldermen on November 10, 2026, officials reviewed the city’s paving program and discussed how to fund road maintenance after the current bonding plan ends. The city reported that its $75 million, 10-year program has paved 181 miles and raised the road network’s average pavement condition index by 16.5 points, to 84. The city engineer recommended continuing preventive maintenance and budgeting about $4 million annually for paving to maintain current conditions.

The CFO outlined a projected funding gap beginning in fiscal year 2029. Options discussed included a proposed motor-vehicle registration fee of up to $5, estimated to generate about $1 million annually; increasing the city’s motor-vehicle revenue contribution, with $3 million annually for five years cited as an option; or using general-fund appropriations. Officials noted that the proposed fee could support several transportation purposes and would require Board legislation to determine its use. Aldermen also raised questions about bond terms and interest costs, paving priorities, and sidewalk needs. The discussion was informational: no funding or procurement action was approved, and the matter is expected to continue during the budget process. The only recorded vote was unanimous approval to adjourn.