Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of July.
Good morning, Nashua.
Today, Nashua welcomes free salsa dancing at Soel Sistas Bar and Grill and a K-5 gardening workshop at the Public Library, while later the weekend brings Family Day at the Center and local arts, music, and craft markets nearby — a full summer schedule for community fun.
Travelers at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport saw JetBlue end its service when passenger Julianne Woodring flew to Orlando this past week and returned home Wednesday on her final flight.
Local flyers now face changes in their travel options.
Yesterday, the NH Department of Environmental Services reported channeling over $223 million in state + federal funds for PFAS response over seven years, and additional work is needed to reduce contamination in public water systems.
Nashua Public Library Employees Union declared an impasse in talks with trustees on June 23, saying wage increases and job security measures were missing for the planned renovation — City Attorney Steve Bolton said the current contract stays effective as both sides seek a mediator.
DHHS is partnering with CMS to launch an outreach campaign that will help Granite Advantage members meet new work and community engagement reporting requirements set to begin Jan.
1, 2027. The initiative includes texts, emails (and a website) to guide members on how to report their activities if they are not exempt.
On July 8, Councilors John Stephen and Joseph Kenney launched the Rural Health Transformation Community Tours at the UNH Health Science Simulation Center in Durham.
They toured the Rural Health Workforce Hub to show how $96.9 million in federal funds will help expand rural healthcare.
A New Hampshire family saw Blue Cross Blue Shield approve an ultra-lightweight $6000 wheelchair for 8-year-old Owen Hamilton after repeated denials, with his doctor confirming it was medically necessary for managing Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
The decision came after additional documentation supported his parents' appeal.
Nashua's median sales price for a single-family home stood at $615,000 in June on 43 closed sales, up 9.8% from last June.
The market remains tight with low inventory and high demand, reflecting statewide record home prices and affordability challenges.
Marc Cohn and Shawn Colvin Concert
7-10 p.m. — Nashua Center for the Arts — Tickets available — Experience a night of folk and pop-infused melodies with two Grammy-winning artists.
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