Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of May.
Good morning, Nashua.
On May 30 and May 31, Nashua’s Community Development Division and PlanNewHampshire will host a two-day design charrette in the third-floor auditorium at City Hall—229 Main Street—to develop a revitalization plan for the Millyard District.
Community members can join public brainstorming workshops and a presentation to offer input on new housing, economic development, and riverfront access.
Breeze Airways began service from Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) on May 7.
The new route joins its flights to Orlando, Tampa and Charleston and operates twice weekly on Thursday and Sunday.
The 18th Annual Nashua International Sculpture Symposium held its opening ceremony at the Picker Arts Building today—Mayor Jim Donchess was in attendance—and four international female artists will begin crafting large-scale sculptures in public view from May 12 through May 28, with a closing ceremony scheduled for May 31. This community-based project invites residents to visit and interact with the artists as they work.
NH author Shirley Phillips—who once made an emergency landing at Manchester Airport—will discuss her memoir How Not To Fly An Airplane: A Female Pilot's Journey at Balin Books in Nashua on Saturday May 24th at 2 p.m., and the event is free and open to all readers.
Data from 2019 to 2023 shows that about 126,667 mothers with children under 18 lived in the state—nearly 80% worked and made up 13% of the workforce.
Mothers with school-aged children have worked more steadily than those with younger kids.
Fabian Schmidt, a German-American Nashua resident, was detained by immigration officials on March 7 while returning from Luxembourg and held at Wyatt Detention Facility in Rhode Island—he was released this week and has now returned home.
His partner asked for privacy and said further updates will be shared on social media.
Eligible New Hampshire homeowners can apply for property tax relief through the Low and Moderate Income Homeowners Program until June 30 (single homeowners earning up to $37,000 or married homeowners up to $47,000 with a homestead valued at $220,000 or less).
Last year the program distributed more than $1.1 million in tax relief and has provided nearly $50 million in assistance since its launch in 2002.
Close to 200 community members joined a suicide prevention walk in Hudson on Saturday morning for Mental Health Awareness Month.
Two Alvirne High School students organized the event with teacher Donna Morin and raised about $13,000— all money will go to the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention.
In April, single-family home prices reached a median of $528,000—up 2.5% from last April—while closed sales dropped slightly to 786 and inventory rose to 1.6 months, far below the six months needed for a balanced market.
Zach Nugent's Dead Set
7-9:30 p.m. — Nashua Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant sounds of Zach Nugent's Dead Set live in concert.
Tuesday Nite Tradition Group
6:30-7:45 p.m. — Church of the Good Shepherd — Free entry — Engage in insightful discussions on alcohol addiction and recovery at this supportive meeting.
MakeIt Fest 2025
12-5 p.m. — MakeIt Labs — Free admission — Explore creativity and innovation at this vibrant outdoor showcase of local makers and their projects.
Aimee Mann: Lost in Space Anniversary Tour
7:30-9 p.m. — Nashua Center for the Arts — Tickets Required — Experience the iconic Aimee Mann perform hits from her celebrated 2002 album with Jonathan Coulton supporting.
Menopause the Musical 2
2-3:30 p.m. — Nashua Center for the Arts — Cost info not specified — The girls are back for a hilarious sequel at sea!
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