GOV Special Board of Aldermen 8 25 2026

The Nashua Board of Aldermen held a special meeting on August 25, 2026, focused primarily on the development of a resource center to support the city's unhoused population. Director Bobby Bagley and Housing Services Officer Jessica Connor presented data on community health worker interactions and outlined plans for the resource center, including housing navigation, emergency shelter referrals, and transitional housing units. The board discussed the awarded but not yet accepted $1.22 million HUD grant, emphasizing the need for a feasibility study and architectural design to define the project's scope and costs. Members debated funding sources, operational details, and the importance of moving forward with the application to secure federal funds. A motion to direct staff to complete the HUD application for the $1.22 million grant passed with a majority vote, signaling support to advance the project while acknowledging the need for further financial planning and stakeholder engagement.