GOV Board of Public Works 8 27 2026

The Nashua Board of Public Works held a meeting on August 27, 2026, focusing extensively on wastewater rate modeling and related capital improvement projects. Consultants from Hazen and Sawyer presented updates on the wastewater rate model, which incorporates operating expenses, debt service, and future capital projects to maintain a robust fund balance. The board discussed proposed sewer rate increases of approximately 7% annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2029, justified by rising operational and capital costs, including major infrastructure upgrades such as valve replacements, maintenance facility improvements, and bio-solids management. The board approved the sewer user fee increase as presented, with attention to timing and communication to ratepayers, especially condominium associations. Additional procurement actions included sole source purchases for street signs and asphalt, contracts for flow monitoring and engineering services related to landfill gas and solid waste management, and a $116,462.73 contract with Hazen and Sawyer for a feasibility study on long-term bio-solids management at the Four Hills Landfill. The meeting also addressed public concerns about local flooding and infrastructure maintenance. Several motions related to procurement and contract approvals were passed, reflecting ongoing capital and operational investments in wastewater and solid waste infrastructure.