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Public Works Week

On May 15, 2012, In Holman Stadium, Nashua, Public Works Division, By Mark Cookson

City of Nashua Public Works Division is celebrating Public Works Week, from Saturday, May 19-26, 2012, with local events, facility tours, and a drawing contest for City of Nashua students. The Public Works Week Kickoff will take place from 12 noon to 4 pm this Saturday at Holman Stadium. The Public Works Division welcomes all City of Nashua residents.

For more information on Public Works Week, please log onto the City of Nashua web site at www.nashuanh.gov. If you are interested in taking part in the City-wide elementary school drawing contest, with “What Public Works Means to Me” theme, please see the information link below. One winner from each grade level, kindergarten to grade 5, will win a set of four tickets to a Silver Knights baseball game in Holman Stadium.

Welcome New Principals

On May 15, 2012, In Board of Education, Education, Nashua, By Mark Cookson

The Nashua Board of Education approved last night the hiring of three principals, two at the elementary school level and one at the middle school level. Superintendent Mark Conrad welcomes Jennifer (Oates) Scarpati, Assistant Principal at Hampstead (NH) Central School, as the new Principal at Amherst Street Elementary School; Michael Harrington, Assistant Principal at Nashua High School North, as the new Principal at Fairgrounds Elementary School; and Lynne Joseph, Interim Principal at Pennichuck Middle School as Principal at PMS.

Amherst Street Elementary School: Jennifer Scarpati has strong ties to the Nashua School District, where she taught grades 2, 5, and 6 at Mt. Pleasant Elementary School. Ms. Scarpati brings a wealth of experience to Nashua from her six years at Hampstead Central, where she also served as ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Coordinator and Homeless Coordinator. Ms. Scarpati earned a Bachelor of Science in elementary education from Boston University, and a Masters of Education in childhood risk and prevention at Harvard University Graduate School of Education. She also earned a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Leadership and Learning from Rivier College, and is currently enrolled in a doctoral program in leadership and policy studies at the University of New Hampshire.

Fairgrounds Elementary School: Michael Harrington initiated his career in education in Nashua, and brings both teaching and administrative experience to his new role. As you may remember, Mr. Harrington served during the 2010-2011 school year as Interim Assistant Principal at Bicentennial Elementary School, where he previously taught fifth grade for eight years. Mike was a presenter to the evaluation committee in 2009 and 2010 when Bicentennial Elementary School was an “ED”ies Elementary School of the Year finalist.

Mr. Harrington earned a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education and a Bachelor of Science in social science from Keene State College in 2001. He also earned a Masters Degree in educational leadership from New England College in 2010.

Pennichuck Middle School: The Pennichuck community knows Ms. Joseph well. Ms. Joseph joined PMS staff in 2007 as Assistant Principal, and spent 2010-2011 at Nashua High School North as Assistant Principal, before returning to Pennichuck to step up in Paul Asbell’s absence this year. As you know, Mr. Asbell continues to make progress in his recovery from a stroke last summer and has decided to retire in June to focus on his good health.

Ms. Joseph, a former art and computer teacher, leads the PMS staff in providing a supportive school culture and rigorous learning environment to better prepare our young learners for high school. Ms. Joseph was a member of the PMS team that was awarded a NELMS (New England League of Middle Schools) Spotlight School in 2010, and the District can count on Ms. Joseph to carry on the award-winning, good work that continues at PMS.

In 1987, Ms. Joseph earned a Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in art education at Notre Dame College, a Masters in Education in curriculum and instruction from Lesley College (Cambridge, MA) in 1995, and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in administration and supervision from the University of New Hampshire in 2004.

Mohawk Tannery Site Nashua, NH

On April 21, 2012, In Nashua, By Mark Cookson

S I T E D E S C R I P T I O N :
The former Mohawk Tannery, located at Fairmount Street and Warsaw Avenue, operated from 1924 to 1984. During its 60 years of operations, the Mohawk Tannery, also known as Granite State Leathers, produced sludge and acidic residues from the tanning process, much of which was disposed of on site. The privately owned property has been vacant since 2006, and has been severely impacted over the years by vandalism and fire.

C O N T A M I N A N T S O F C O N C E R
In an effort to make the former tannery property safer for the community, the City has budgeted funds to demolish the buildings. The first step in the process is to remove and dispose of the asbestos containing materials in the buildings prior to demolition. A licensed abatement contractor has been hired and will begin work in April. Workers wearing respirators will remove asbestos containing material and transport it to the Four Hills Landfill for proper disposal. Proper wetting of materials to prevent the release of asbestos fibers will be utilized, and air monitoring will be performed to ensure a safe work area. The abatement is expected to take three weeks.

W H A T T O E X P E C T
Once the abatement is complete, a demolition contractor will begin the demolition of the buildings and the clearing of the site. The demolition materials will be recycled if possible or transported to the Four Hills Landfill for disposal. The demolition is expected to take two weeks once the demolition is approved.

The City has also been working closely with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the NH Department of Environmental Services (DES) to make the site safer for the neighborhood and to develop an approach for cleaning up the existing contamination with the ultimate goal of future redevelopment of the site. This summer the EPA and DES will be investigating the undeveloped, 15-acre southern parcel of the site. The objective of this investigation is to collect sufficient soil, groundwater, surface water and sediment samples to determine what portion of the southern parcel, if not all, has been unimpacted by historical operations from the Tannery. Those areas of the southern parcel that are not contaminated may then be proposed for removal from EPA’s National Priorities List to which the entire 30-acre site was proposed in 2000. This will allow the EPA, DES, and the City to focus efforts on the remaining contaminated areas in an attempt to eventually clean up and bring the site back into productive reuse.

K E Y C O N T A C T S :
M I K E J A S I N S K I
U. S . EPA P r o j e c t Ma n a ge r
(617) 918-1352

R O D N E Y E L L I O T T
U. S . EPA Commu n i t y I nvo l veme n t Co o rd i n a t o r
(617) 918-8372

S T A T E C O N T A C T S :
R O B I N M O N G E O N
NH DES St a t e P r o j e c t Ma n a ge r
(603) 271-7378

D E B C H I S H O L M
Ci t y o f N a s h u a
(603) 589-3074

G E N E R A L I N F O :
T O L L – F R E E C U S T O M E R S E R V I C E
1-888- EPA -7341

L E A R N M O R E A T :
www.epa.gov/region1/superfund/sites/mohawk

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Nashua City Planning Board Agenda – May 3, 2012

On April 20, 2012, In Nashua, Nashua City Planning Board, By Mark Cookson

A regular meeting of the Nashua City Planning Board will be held on Thursday, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Auditorium, 3rd floor, 229 Main Street. The Planning Staff will be available at 6:30 p.m. to answer any questions the Board or Public might have concerning the following proposed agenda.

A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Approval of Minutes – April 12, 2012
D. Communications
E. Report of Chairman, & Committee, & Liaison
F. Executive Session

OLD BUSINESS – CONDITIONAL / SPECIAL USE PERMITS
None

OLD BUSINESS – SUBDIVISION PLANS
None

OLD BUSINESS – SITE PLANS
None

NEW BUSINESS – CONDITIONAL / SPECIAL USE PERMITS
None

NEW BUSINESS – SUBDIVISION PLANS
1. Eric Parent, Alfredo Reyes, John Spofford, and 125 Chestnut Street, LLC (Owners) - Application and acceptance of proposed lot line relocation plan. Properties are located at 117-129 Chestnut Street and 5 Nevada Street. Sheet 98 – Lots 22, 23, 24, 25, & 40. Zoned “RC” Urban Residence. Ward 4.

NEW BUSINESS – SITE PLANS
2. Sky Venture New Hampshire, LLC (Owner) – Application and acceptance of proposed extension of site plan approval to permit the construction of a 9,974 square foot, two-story addition to the existing building, with associated site improvements. Property is located 1-3 Poisson Avenue. Sheet A – Lots 191 & 193. Zoned “HB” Highway Business and “GB” General Business. Ward 8.
3. SAT Sr. Limited Partnership (Owner) Autozone, Inc. (Applicant) – Application and acceptance of proposed site plan amendment for changes to previously approved plan. Property is located at 313 Amherst Street. Sheet G – Lot 52. Zoned ”GB” General Business and “RC” Urban Residence. Ward 2.

OTHER BUSINESS
1. Review of tentative agenda to determine proposals of regional impact.
2. Referral from the Board of Aldermen on proposed R-12-31, authorizing the acquisition of land and buildings at 25 Crown Street (Map 25, Lot 1 and Map 23, Lot 1) for a park and ride facility and a related lease of that property.

DISCUSSION ITEMS
None

NONPUBLIC SESSION
The Planning Board will need to make a motion to enter into a Nonpublic Session under RSA 91-A:3, II (e) for consideration or negotiation of pending claims or litigation which has been threatened in writing or filed against the public body.

NEXT MEETING
May 3, 2012

ADJOURN

WORKSHOP
None

Tagged with: authorizing the acquisition of land and buildings at 25 Crown Street for a park and ride facility and a related lease of that property • Nashua City Planning Board • R-12-31

“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

Tagged with: "The Nashua Hour" with Alderman Mark Cookson • 1590AM • Board of Aldermen • Great American Downtown • John Seusing • Nashua • Nashua Police Chief John Seusing • Ovide Lamontagne • Podcast • Rebecca Dixon • WSMN

“The Nashua Hour” with Alderman Mark Cookson Podcast — April 5, 2012
Guests: Dick Gagnon, AccessNashua; NH State Senator Gary Lambert; & Oscar Villacis, Untouched Talent

On April 6, 2012, In Nashua, Podcast, By Mark Cookson

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Topics & Guests:

Dick Gagnon, Access Nashua
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NH State Senator Gary Lambert, District 13
Oscar Villacis, Untouched Talent ::: Unveil your art & soul!
- Facebook ::: Twitter
- Related article
  - A Long Journey Home For Oscar Villacis

Tagged with: "The Nashua Hour" with Alderman Mark Cookson • 1590AM • AccessNashua • AccessNashua (Comcast Channel 96) • Board of Aldermen • City of Nashua • Dick Gagnon • Gary Lambert • Nashua • NH State Politics • NH State Senator Gary Lambert • Oscar Villacis • Podcast • Senator Gary Lambert • State Senator Gary Lambert • Untouched Talent • WSMN

UPDATE ::: “Giant Carnival” at Holman Stadium sponsored by Nashua Parks & Recreation through Sunday, April 15, 2012

On April 4, 2012, In Holman Stadium, Nashua, By Mark Cookson

Visit the Giant Carnival, April 5-15, 2012, at Holman Stadium, 67 Amherst Street, Nashua.

UPDATE: The carnival officially opens Friday at 6 p.m., correcting misinformation we received about opening night. Disregard the April 5 date on the discount coupons, available through Fiesta Shows website and Facebook pages. Carnival hours: Friday: Opens 6 p.m; Sat. and Sunday: Opens Noon Mon. – Thursday: Opens 6 p.m. Pay one price wristband nights: Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday.

The Nashua Parks & Recreation department sponsored “Giant Carnival” opens Friday, April 6, 2012 through Sunday, April 15, 2012 at Holman Stadium, 67 Amherst Street, Nashua NH 03064.

The Giant Carnival at the Holman Stadium opens weekdays at 6:00PM, Saturday & Sunday at 12:00 Noon. Partial proceeds from the event will benefit the Nashua Parks & Recreation Department.

Unlimited Ride Specials:
Tuesday: 6pm – close; $20 with coupon or $25 without
Thursdays: 6pm – close; $20 with coupon or $25 without
Sundays: 4pm – close; $20 with coupon or $25 without

You can save $5 on an unlimited rides wristband with the discount coupon, available here on our site, or you can go to www.facebook.com/fiestashows and print more coupons.

Tagged with: carnival • Giant Carnival • Holman Stadium • Nashua Parks & Recreation Department • www.facebook.com/fiestashows

“The Nashua Hour” with Alderman Mark Cookson Podcast — March 29, 2012
Guests: William Walton, University of Aberbeen – Scotland; Jay Maiona & Jen Melker, YMCA of Greater Nashua

On March 30, 2012, In Nashua, Podcast, By Mark Cookson

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Topics & Guests:

Mr. William Walton, University of Aberbeen, Scotland — Senior Lecturer Centre for Planning and Environmental Management · School of Geosciences
The YMCA of Greater Nashua’s Jay Maiona, Chief Volunteer Officer, & Jen Melker, Director of Development, discuss the Strong Kids Campaign – what it is and how you can participate!

Tagged with: "The Nashua Hour" with Alderman Mark Cookson • 1590AM • Centre for Planning and Environmental Management • Chief Volunteer Officer • Director of Development • Jay Maiona • Jen Melker • Nashua • Podcast • Strong Kids Campaign • University of Aberbeen • William Walton • WSMN

“The Nashua Hour” with Alderman Mark Cookson Podcast — March 22, 2012
Guests: Dan Thomson, Portland Pie Company; Jim Vayo, VisualizeNashua & Alan Manoian, About Place Partners

On March 22, 2012, In Millyard, Nashua, Podcast, By Mark Cookson

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Topics & Guests:

Carol Robidoux, NashauPatch, calls in to let our listeners know that Sidewalk Cafes Open Again
Dan Thomson, Portland Pie Company ::: Facebook ::: Twitter
- 14 Railroad Square
- 603-882-PIES (7437)

Hours of Operation
Sunday-Wednesday 11AM-10PM
Thursday 11AM-11PM
Friday & Saturday 11AM-12AM

Jim Vayo, VisualizeNashua, & Alan Manoian, About Place Partners
- Franklin St Mill Tour

Next week’s we’ll discuss the YMCA’s Strong Kid Campaign.

Tagged with: About Place Partners • Alan Manoian • Carol Robidoux • Dan Thomson • Franklin St Mill Tour • Jim Vayo • NashauPatch • Portland Pie Company • VisualizeNashua

Abutter Meeting, Pine Street and Palm Street Improvements, Construction Activities

On March 21, 2012, In Nashua, By Mark Cookson

A neighborhood meeting will be held on Thursday, March 29, 2012 beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Atrium at Palm Square located at 57 Pine Street, Nashua, NH.

This meeting is to inform abutters on the plan to begin construction of drainage, sewers, utilities and traffic improvements related to the Broad Street Parkway project on sections of Pine Street and Palm Street that are north of Kinsley Street.

Questions related to the project as well as the meeting may be directed to Kathie Berube at 603-589-3140 or

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