Board of Aldermen | Mark S. Cookson, Alderman-at-Large

“The Nashua Hour” with Alderman Mark Cookson Podcast — April 12, 2012
Guests: Nashua Police Chief John Seusing; NH Gubernatorial Candidate Ovide Lamontagne; Great American Downtown Executive Director Rebecca Dixon

On April 13, 2012, In Board of Aldermen, Budget, Education, Nashua, Podcast, By Mark Cookson

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Topics & Guests:

Nashua Police Chief John Seusing, Nashua Police Department
- Overtime Budget Request before the Board of Aldermen
- Goals for Police Department
Ovide Lamontagne
- Education Funding
Great American Downtown Executive Director Rebecca Dixon
- Taste of Downtown
  - June 6, 2012 6-9p
  - Online tickets for the Taste of Downtown Nashua go on sale April 13th at the early bird rate of $25. Tickets go on sale in downtown locations April 18th. Please note that the ticket price will increase to $30 on May 1st.
- Farmers Markets
  - Every Sunday June 3 – October 21 Main Street Bridge

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“The Nashua Hour” with Alderman Mark Cookson Podcast — March 15, 2012
Guests: Lori Robichaud, Owner of Lovin’ Cupcakes & Cannolies; & Superintendent Mark Conrad, Nashua School District

On March 16, 2012, In Board of Aldermen, Board of Education, Downtown Parking District, Education, Nashua, Podcast, By Mark Cookson

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Headlines: Downtown Parking District
Lori Robichaud, owner of Lovin’ Cupcakes & Cannolies, sweetens the conversation as she tells us about her downtown business at 182 Main Street.
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Superintendent Mark Conrad adds some meat and potatoes to the conversation as we discuss FY13 Nashua School District Budget; and the District’s new Social Media Policy
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Next week’s guests will be Jim Vayo, Visualize Nashua & Nashua Downtown Renaissance, and Alan Manoian, About Place Partners, as they discuss the Franklin St Mill Tour next Saturday, March 24, 2012.

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“The Nashua Hour” with Alderman Mark Cookson Podcast — February 16, 2012
Guests: Dawn Rossetti & Melissa Brodeur, Relaunch Career Associates

On February 21, 2012, In Board of Aldermen, Legislation, Nashua, Podcast, By Mark Cookson

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Topics:

Pawn Broker Legislation
- Aldermen to Vote on Pawn Shop Law Tonight
- Aldermen Approve Pawn Shop Crackdown
Dawn Rossetti and Melissa Brodeur join me in the studio to talk about their business Relaunch Career Associates; as well as their weekly radio show Relaunch Career Forum on WSMN 1590AM.
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Aldermen to Vote on Pawn Shop Law Tonight

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“The Nashua Hour” with Alderman Mark Cookson Podcast — February 2, 2012
Guest: Barbara Pressly, Alderman-at-Large

On February 3, 2012, In Board of Aldermen, Board of Education, Budget, Education, Nashua, Pennichuck, Podcast, By Mark Cookson

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Barbara Pressly, Alderman-at-Large, joins us for a bit to discuss the Salvation Army’s Ground Hog Gathering; followed quickly by a conversation about the City’s ultimate purchase of Pennichuck Corp.
iPADS in the classroom at Ledge Street Elementary School and why it is important to have our teachers write Learning Objectives to integrate technology into their classroom.
Nashua’s Board of Education proposes $95.6M Budget for upcoming school year.
Two of my former students will be on NBC’s Season 2 Premiere of “The Voice” — Christina Aguilera (Judge) and Tony Lucca (Contestant)

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Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality Project presentation

On January 26, 2012, In Board of Aldermen, Nashua, By Mark Cookson

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Specifically this addresses 60 of 68 intersections within Nashua’s Citywide Traffic Management System.

Purpose:

Improve Air Quality
Improve Traffic and Pedestrian Operations and Increase Mobility
Update Existing Signalized Intersections and Equipment

Download the Congestion Mitigation & Air Quality Project presentation

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Nashua now owns Pennichuck Corp. after decade of talks and fights – NashuaTelegraph.com

On January 26, 2012, In Board of Aldermen, Nashua, Pennichuck, By Mark Cookson

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By ALBERT McKEON
Staff Writer

Read Mayor Donnalee Lozeau’s announcement on the Pennichuck purchase.

NASHUA – Ten years in the making, the city’s historic purchase of Pennichuck Corp. and its water utilities was finalized by a phone call Wednesday morning.

At 9:35 a.m., bond underwriters who helped the city finance the $200 million acquisition of Pennichuck informed Mayor Donnalee Lozeau the deal was complete.

By owning Pennichuck, the city can protect the local watershed for future generations while controlling costs, including the water bills of 34,000 customers that are predicted Continue reading “Nashua now owns Pennichuck Corp. after decade of talks and fights – NashuaTelegraph.com” »

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City officials argue about Pennichuck land before meeting privately – NashuaTelegraph.com

On January 26, 2012, In Board of Aldermen, Nashua, Pennichuck, By Mark Cookson

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By ALBERT McKEON
Staff Writer

NASHUA – A few aldermen questioned the city’s handling of Pennichuck-owned property that could be commercially developed, but other officials defended the process.

The back-and-forth transpired Tuesday night shortly before the Board of Aldermen went into a non-public session with the Conservation Commission to discuss what the city can do about the Pennichuck property, with compensating the developer as a possible option.

The debate centered around a parcel off Concord Street for which the developer has city approval to build 85 units of elderly housing.

It is the last piece of untouched developable Pennichuck land in Nashua, and the developers – North Concord Street Properties LLC – can now start building Continue reading “City officials argue about Pennichuck land before meeting privately – NashuaTelegraph.com” »

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Pennichuck land deal finalized as Nashua prepares to buy company – NashuaTelegraph.com

On January 26, 2012, In Board of Aldermen, Nashua, Pennichuck, By Mark Cookson

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By ALBERT McKEON
Staff Writer

NASHUA – A controversial sale of Pennichuck Corp. property has occurred just days before the company is set to be purchased by the city.

North Concord Street Properties LLC was set to close a $2.2 million land deal with Pennichuck on Monday, Mayor Donnalee Lozeau said. By closing on the deal Monday, outgoing Pennichuck officials made one last big transaction before handing over the keys to the company on Wednesday to Nashua city officials.

The developer has the city’s permission to build 85 units of elderly housing on 33 acres off Concord Street – Pennichuck’s last piece of untouched developable land in Nashua – and can now start building at any time.

The sale prompted Lozeau to ask the Board of Aldermen to meet in a non-public joint session Tuesday night with the Conservation Commission to discuss whether the city can buy the property Continue reading “Pennichuck land deal finalized as Nashua prepares to buy company – NashuaTelegraph.com” »

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Nashua’s Pennichuck takeover finally on tap – NashuaTelegraph.com

On January 26, 2012, In Board of Aldermen, Pennichuck, By Mark Cookson

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By ALBERT McKEON
Staff Writer

NASHUA – After a decade of negotiations, public officials can finally toast the city’s historic acquisition of Pennichuck Corp. with glassed filled with city-owned water.

On Wednesday, the city is scheduled to close its $152 million purchase of Pennichuck and its various subsidiaries, including its water utilities.

Mayor Donnalee Lozeau will host a ceremony marking the occasion at the City Hall auditorium. Continue reading “Nashua’s Pennichuck takeover finally on tap – NashuaTelegraph.com” »

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“The Nashua Hour” with Alderman Mark Cookson Podcast — December 15, 2011
Guests: Peter Silva, State Representative & House Majority Whip; James Pennington, Managing Director R.J. Finlay & Co; Robin Ann Peters, Nashua Historian & Author

On December 16, 2011, In Board of Aldermen, Broad Street Parkway, Millyard, Nashua, Podcast, By Mark Cookson

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Guests:

Peter Silva, State Representative & House Majority Whip / Host of The Peoples Voice
- Discussing the Redistricting of Ward 3 with Hudson, NH
James Pennington, Managing Director R.J. Finlay & Co
- Indian Head Plaza
Robin Ann Peters (@rapeters), NashuaHistory.com
- Public Concerns re: Broad Street Parkway as it impacts the historical Millyard

This was our last show of 2011…we’ll be back on the air Thursday, January 5th at 12p. Until then have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from “The Nashua Hour”!

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