GOV Finance Committee August 19 2026

The Nashua Board of Aldermen Finance Committee met on August 19, 2026, to discuss several procurement and contract matters. Key items included the approval of a three-year renewal contract for VMware virtualization software used citywide, including the school district and police department, with noted cost savings. The committee also approved a professional services contract with Vincent Consulting for sales qualification services, not to exceed $30,000. A significant procurement was the approval of a $5.7 million five-year contract with Axon Enterprises for body-worn cameras, fleet and interview room cameras, digital evidence management, TASER devices, a virtual reality training system, a real-time intelligence platform, and drones to enhance police operational capabilities. Additionally, the committee approved a $47,815 purchase of firearms training equipment and supplies from Atlantic Tactical. The meeting included discussions on data retention policies for body camera footage and the operational use of drones. Motions for all contracts and purchases were passed unanimously. No new ordinances or resolutions were introduced, and the committee confirmed compliance with expenditure record-keeping requirements.