Good morning, Nashua.

Community members hold a monthly immigrant solidarity vigil at Soldiers and Sailors Monument from 5-6 p.m. on the third Monday of each month—attendees carry signs like 'I love my immigrant neighbor' while trained Peacekeepers from NH Peace Action help keep the event peaceful.

Manchester officials arrested Naseef Bryan, a non-U.S. citizen, for voting three times—in the 2023 city election, the 2024 presidential primary and the November general election—and he faces three felony counts with a court appearance scheduled next month.

The Nashua Board of Education adopted a 'bell to bell' ban on personal devices Monday night to meet state law, which now requires schools to restrict use from the first bell until dismissal.

The policy bans cell phones, laptops, tablets and smartwatches to protect the learning environment and will be refined at the next board meeting on August 25 — ensuring clear consequences for repeat violations.

John Broderick, who managed the YDC Settlement Fund, is leaving as his independent role was eliminated and changed to a political appointment—Governor Ayotte thanked him for his service while Broderick said he was simply finishing his duties.

Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed 10 bills last week to ease local zoning rules so more homes can be built.

The new laws let homeowners build extra units and allow mixed uses in commercial zones while some proposals for more affordable housing funding did not pass — leaving both developers and housing groups with mixed views.

A new report by the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute shows that New Hampshire gained over 30,000 people between 2020 and 2024, with Epping and Merrimack growing fastest (Merrimack added over 2,000 residents) as fewer remote work options led more people to return to daily commutes. The report also notes declines in areas like Keene, Berlin and Durham (attributed to rising housing costs) while nearly three-fourths of the population remains in the southeastern counties.

New England Crokinole League: Week 4 at Spyglass Brewing

6-8 p.m. — Spyglass Brewing Company — Free entry — Enjoy a no-drop ride with bike experts and then savor great food and beer!

Graphic Design Bootcamp

9 a.m. — 20 Trafalgar Square, Nashua, NH — Course fees apply — Gain hands-on experience in graphic design tools and techniques at this intensive bootcamp.

Crokinole League Night

6-8 p.m. — Spyglass Brewing Company — Free entry — Engage in fast-paced Crokinole matches while enjoying craft brews in a friendly atmosphere.

Modern Calligraphy Workshop for Beginners

6:30-8 p.m. — Courtyard Nashua — Ticket required — Explore the art of modern calligraphy and take home your own beginner's kit.

Salem Town Forest Hike & Lunch Outing

10 AM – 1 PM — Salem Town Forest — Free entry — Explore scenic trails followed by a relaxed lunch at a local spot.

Crokinole League Night

6-8 p.m. — Spyglass Brewing Company — Free entry — Engage in competitive and social Crokinole play with fellow enthusiasts in a fun brewery setting.

The Hot Sardines Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Nashua Center for the Arts — Tickets available — Experience the lively vintage jazz sounds reminiscent of 1920's Paris, New Orleans, and New York.