GOV Human Affairs 7 20 2026

This was a meeting of the Nashua Board of Aldermen's Human Affairs Committee held on July 20, 2026, focused primarily on discussing the proposed resource center and warming station project aimed at addressing homelessness. The project envisions a 5,000 square foot facility costing approximately $5-6 million, including transitional housing and support services. The committee reviewed funding sources, including $1.2 million in congressional directed spending and a potential $2 million state grant, noting that the local contribution of about $3 million is not yet secured or prioritized in the city's capital improvement plan. Members discussed challenges such as site selection, zoning, design timelines, and the need for phased development to meet grant application deadlines. The conversation also covered interim solutions, including use of existing facilities and partnerships for resource center services while pursuing the longer-term project. Concerns were raised about the loss of shelter beds in the current plan and the urgency of addressing homelessness despite the multi-year timeline for project completion. No formal votes were recorded, but the committee expressed interest in further updates and potential feasibility studies to refine project scope and costs.