Good morning, Nashua.

Meals on Wheels of Hillsborough County has elected Carolyn Oguda as its new board chair, effective February, and she will lead a three-year strategic plan to expand services for older and disabled adults.

Oguda has served on the board since 2018 and brings strong leadership from her work in healthcare and local volunteer efforts.

Josh Reap and Daryl Luter said a severe shortage of skilled construction workers is slowing housing, commercial and highway projects in our region as fewer young people join the trades and older workers retire.

They noted that new training programs (like a construction academy) will help build a stronger local workforce for future projects.

In 1956, Patrolman Michael Latvis died after an ambulance he rode in was struck at the junction of West Pearl and Chestnut streets, and the crash caused a fractured skull that led to his death on December 22nd—William Woods later turned himself in and faces charges of reckless driving causing death.

A national survey of over 3,000 people ranked Kancamagus Highway as No. 60 among the best spots to watch the 2025 summer solstice, with the best viewing time just before dawn—Route 123 through Marlow and Stoddard ranked No. 88, highlighting these local picks among top U.S. locations.

School of Rock Nashua will open its new music school on July 1 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 225 Daniel Webster Hwy with guided tours, live music, jam sessions, games, prizes, free ice cream for the first 100 guests and a guitar smashing ceremony—an after-party at Spyglass Brewing Company will follow from 5 to 8 p.m. with local groups and a guest band.

Disability rights advocates said bills that would require proof of identity for absentee ballots and allow towns to opt out of providing accessible voting machines could make it harder for people with disabilities to vote.

Lawmakers will debate the proposals this week as part of efforts to tighten voting rules in our state.

Mental health advocates pushed for a Senate budget provision to require private insurers to pay for wraparound services from the FAST Forward program that helped families like Cheryl Guerin’s get care, and they say the plan will lower long-term state costs; insurers, however, warn it may lead to higher premiums (current taxpayer costs are about $1.9 million a year).

High school sports in New Hampshire will end this weekend when 11 state champions are crowned on Saturday—teams in baseball, softball, lacrosse and volleyball battled for the titles.

Several teams earned their first championship in years during intense matchups to wrap up the season.

Summer Reading Challenge Kick-off Party

6-8 p.m. — Nashua Public Library — Free entry — Celebrate the start of summer reading with games, crafts, and fun activities for all ages.

Over the Edge Rappelling Event

1 PM – 4 PM — Brady Sullivan Plaza — Fundraising opportunity — Show your courage as you rappel down a 24-story building for local nonprofits.

The Day the Colors Came to Play

10:30 AM — Nashua Public Library — Free entry — A vibrant, hands-on play program for preschoolers to enhance creativity and sensory exploration.

3rd Annual Tossing Hunger Aside Cornhole Tournament

11 AM – 2 PM — Spyglass Brewing Company — Sign up required — Enjoy a fun-filled day of cornhole and community spirit while supporting a charitable cause.

Modern Calligraphy Workshop at Spyglass Brewing Company

12:00 – 1:30 PM — Spyglass Brewing Company — Ticket required — Explore the art of modern calligraphy with a fun hands-on workshop including all materials provided.

Greater Nashua Gamers Meetup

7-10 p.m. — La Hacienda Del Rio — Free entry — Gather with fellow gamers to enjoy an evening of fun and games in a vibrant setting.

Candle-Making Workshop

6-8 p.m. — Spyglass Brewing Company — $39-$55 — Craft custom-scented soy candles while enjoying the innovative atmosphere of a local brewery.