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A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at 7:30 p.m. in the
Aldermanic Chamber.

President Brian S. McCarthy presided; City Clerk Patricia Piecuch recorded.
Prayer was offered by City Clerk Patricia Piecuch; Alderman David Schoneman led in the Pledge to the Flag.

The roll call was taken with 10 members of the Board of Aldermen present; Aldermen Cookson, Siegel, Melizzi-
Golja, and McGuinness were recorded absent.

His Honor, Mayor Jim Donchess, and Corporation Counsel Steven A. Bolton were also in attendance.

REMARKS BY THE MAYOR

Mayor Donchess

First, I'd like to welcome Alderman Elect David Tencza to the Board of Aldermen. | know he’s going to be
sworn in soon and will take David Deane’s seat. It’s nice to have a full complement. | welcome him to the
Board.

Next, | wanted to mention something that’s going on Friday at 9:00 a.m., which is a ceremony commemorating
the one-year anniversary of the city’s Safe Station’s program. As you will recall, we opened our fire stations to
be available 24/7 for anyone who wants to seek help with any kind of an addiction. We have joined with
another of partners in the community, including AMR, the Partnership for Successful Living or Harbor Homes,
Revive Recovery and others to make this program effective. As a result of a very large team effort, | think that
over the course of the last 18 months we have considerably strengthened the city’s response with respect to
the opioid crisis. But still we can do more, and | think we can improve our response. | was thinking about
telling you more tonight, but | think what is really required is for us to bring forward a presentation to the Board
of Aldermen, which would include all these partners, and you can hear, in detail, what’s going on, where we
started and where we’ve come. OD’s, according to the AMR statistics, overdoses are down 24 percent from a
year ago, but unfortunately, fatalities still are occurring. | do believe there are additional things we can do to
strengthen the city’s response, and | look forward to organizing a presentation where we can elaborate more
fully on everything that’s happened so far and everything that we may be able to do in the future.

On Friday, we are having a ceremony at all of the fire stations at 9:00 a.m. There is a ceremony at each
station. The main one will be at E. Hollis Street. You're all invited to come to any of them, either the main one
or the other stations. The point is to thank all of the participants, all of the firefighters and others, the
management of NFR who have been very involved in making this program a success.

Next, | wanted to mention that Alderman Dowd and | attended the ribbon cutting for the soccer fields at
Charlotte Avenue. The fields look great. How they did this, it’s almost a miracle. They made a dust patch into
some very lush fields. Those now are ready for use. That was a really great day and |’m glad that those are
now going to help expand recreational opportunities for our young people.

| wanted to mention an award that the city won — the community, not just the city government. It’s the Creative
Communities award given by the State Council for the Arts, which is awarded every few years. This is given by
the State Council for the Arts and by the Governor, as a result of all of the arts organizations that are active in
Nashua, and as a result of all of the opportunities in the arts that are available. This is a very significant award
of which we all should be proud. Again, this is a huge team effort involving the entire community. Tom is on
the board of Positive Street Art, but there are many other organizations that are contributing.

Next, we inaugurated and dedicated the veteran’s mural over at Quincy Street, done by Positive Street Art, on
Saturday. | know a number of you attended; it was a really nice ceremony. The mural really expresses, in a
very moving fashion, the depth that the community and the country owes to our veterans, but also is a beautiful
addition to the Quincy Street neighborhood. | want to thank Positive Street Art for putting all of that together.

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Tomorrow night there is the awards ceremony for the winners of the Solid Waste Department’s recycling
calendar poster contest. | think that’s at 5:00 p.m. upstairs on the third floor. If any of you would like to come to
that, you would be very welcome.

Finally, Mr. President, I’m sure you read in the paper that George Kadish of Nashua Wallpaper, now the
hardware store, won the Citizen of the Year award given by the Chamber of Commerce. He’s been downtown
and operating a successful business for about 50 years. That award is well deserved and | wanted to
congratulate him on winning that.

And finally, | hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving.

RESPONSE TO REMARKS OF THE MAYOR

Alderman Dowd

| just want to concur with the Mayor and thank the people that were responsible for the putting the new fields
together on Charlotte Avenue. There was a ballfield there that hadn’t been maintained forever, and now it’s a
beautiful green space. The amount of work that was done in such a short time to get it all completed by now is

just phenomenal, and | congratulate the Board of Public Works and the Park Rec for all of the work they did.

RECOGNITION PERIOD - None

READING MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

MOTION BY ALDERMAN WILSHIRE THAT THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
MEETING OF OCTOBER 24, 2017, BE ACCEPTED, PLACED ON FILE, AND THE READING
SUSPENDED

MOTION CARRIED

COMMUNICATIONS

MOTION BY ALDERMAN CLEMONS THAT ALL COMMUNICATIONS BE READ BY TITLE ONLY
MOTION CARRIED

From: Patricia D. Piecuch, City Clerk
Re Record of Returns of the Municipal Election held November 7, 2017

MOTION BY ALDERMAN CLEMONS TO ACCEPT AND PLACE ON FILE THE RECORD OF THE
RETURNS FROM THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 7, 2017; THAT THE ELECTION RESULTS
FOR THE CANDIDATES NAMED THEREIN BE DECLARED FINAL AND CONCLUSIVE; AND THAT THE
CANDIDATES HAVING RECEIVED THE LARGEST NUMBER OF VOTES CAST FOR THE NUMBER OF
POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR THE RESPECTIVE OFFICES, BE DECLARED DULY ELECTED BY ROLL
CALL VOTE FOR THE ENSUING TERM

A viva voce roll call was taken which resulted as follows:

Yea: Alderman Wilshire, Alderman Clemons, Alderman Dowd

Alderwoman Caron, Alderman Schoneman, Alderman LeBrun

Alderman Moriarty, Alderman O’Brien, Alderman Lopez

Alderman McCarthy 10
Nay: 0

MOTION CARRIED

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President McCarthy

Pursuant to Charter Section 44, as David C. Tencza received the most votes for the Office of
Alderman-at-Large, | will now ask Corporation Counsel to swear Mr. Tencza in to complete
the unexpired term of David W. Deane.

Oath of Office administered by Corporation Counsel.

From: Tim Cummings, Director of Economic Development
Re: — Rail Transit Committee Membership

MOTION BY ALDERMAN O’BRIEN TO ACCEPT AND PLACE ON FILE
MOTION CARRIED

PERIOD FOR PUBLIC COMMENT RELATIVE TO ITEMS EXPECTED TO BE ACTED UPON THIS EVENING
Adam Marcoux, 4 Jolori Lane, President of National Teacher’s Union

I’m here to speak on behalf of the legislation for the para-educators contractors. I’d first like to thank the
members who endorsed this legislation and to the Budget Review Committee for sending it forward to the full
Board with a unanimous decision.

Para-educators play a role in our district that a lot of people don’t fully understand, unless you work with them
every day. As a classroom teacher, | was fortune enough to have para-educators work in my classroom with
me, side-by-side, and there are days that my job was made easier because of those people. They often work
with students that have severe behavior issues, disabilities. Their job descriptions are clearly laid out on the
school district website for you. And they’re not often recognized for the work that they provide our district every
day. I’m here to speak on behalf of their contract and thank them publicly for the work that they do in our
district every day, and hope for a positive result tonight.

President McCarthy

Before you begin, the police contract that’s on there is only up for first reading this evening, so it would actually
be appropriate to speak at the public second comment period. But let me ask if there is anyone who objects to
speaking now.

Tim _Denyngman — 15 April Drive

Not to jump in on you, that was my plan. | wasn’t sure it was to be acted on today. If it’s not, then I’m good with
just waiting until the second meeting.

President McCarthy

All right. ll call you at the second comment period then.

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PETITIONS
Street Re-Numbering Petition: 25-27 New Searles Road

MOTION BY ALDERMAN DOWD TO ACCEPT THE STREET RENUMBERING PETITION, ASSIGN IT TO
THE COMMITTEE ON INFRASTRUCTURE AND THAT A PUBLIC HEARING BE SCHEDULED FOR
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2017, AT 7:00 PM IN THE ALDERMANIC CHAMBER

MOTION CARRIED

NOMINATIONS, APPOINTMENTS AND ELECTIONS — None
REPORTS OF COMMITTEE
Budget Review Committee.......0... ccc cccccccccccccccesteeeeeeeeeeecnssseeeeeeeseseeeetsseeeeeees 10/30/2017

There being no objection, President McCarthy declared the report of the October 30, 2017, Budget Review
Committee accepted and placed on file.

Finance Committee. ...... 0... ccecccccecccccececceceececeeeceeeeeseaueeeauecevaueseaaevevaneeraaereranes 10/18/2017

There being no objection, President McCarthy declared the report of the October 18, 2017 Finance
Committee accepted and placed on file.

WRITTEN REPORTS FROM LIAISONS — None
CONFIRMATION OF MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS - None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS — RESOLUTIONS

R-17-141
Endorsers: Alderman Richard A. Dowd
Alderman June M. Caron
Alderman Ben Clemons
Alderman Tom Lopez
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderwoman Mary Ann Melizzi-Golja
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
APPROVING THE COST ITEMS OF A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE NASHUA BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE NASHUA TEACHERS’ UNION, LOCAL #1044
AFT, AFL-CIO, UNIT B PARA-EDUCATORS FROM JULY 1, 2017 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2020 AND
AUTHORIZING RELATED TRANSFERS
Given its second reading;

MOTION BY ALDERMAN DOWD FOR FINAL PASSAGE OF R-17-141

ON THE QUESTION

President McCarthy

Before you speak to it, | will point out that | will be recusing myself as this is my wife’s bargaining unit.
Alderman Dowd

As you heard, there was a unanimous decision in favor of this contract at the Budget Committee. The para’s
fully deserve to try and catch up in their pay. They do a phenomenal job for the City of Nashua and the

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education of our students here in Nashua for very little pay and very little benefits. This contract tries to at least
catch up a little bit so that they can be better compensated. Many of the para’s are required by State and
federal law, so | ask that we support it.

Alderman Schoneman

I’m on the Budget Committee and | supported it there and I’ll support this contract here. | think that we get
great value from the para-educators. | think they do a great job; they help out in the classroom. They’re
probably more hands-on with students than anybody. They don’t make a lot of money. I’m very grateful to them
for their service to the city and to the children, and | will support this contract.

A viva voce roll call was taken which resulted as follows:

Yea: Alderman Wilshire, Alderman Clemons, Alderman Tencza,

Alderman Dowd, Alderwoman Caron, Alderman Schoneman,

Alderman LeBrun, Alderman Moriarty, Alderman O’Brien,

Alderman Lopez 10
Nay: 0

MOTION CARRIED WITH ONE ABSTENTION
Alderman McCarthy abstained.
Resolution R-17-141 declared duly adopted.
R-17-142
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
AUTHORIZING A ONE-TIME STIPEND TO BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS RETIREMENT SYSTEM
RETIREES AS REQUESTED BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS RETIREMENT SYSTEM
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Given its second reading;
MOTION BY ALDERMAN O’BRIEN FOR FINAL PASSAGE OF R-17-142
Alderman Caron
| will have to recuse myself because my husband is a member of this pension program.

A viva voce roll call was taken which resulted as follows:

Yea: Alderman Wilshire, Alderman Clemons, Alderman Tencza,

Alderman Dowd, Alderman Schoneman, Alderman LeBrun

Alderman Moriarty, Alderman O’Brien, Alderman Lopez

Alderman McCarthy 10
Nay: 0
MOTION CARRIED WITH ONE ABSTENTION
Alderman Caron abstained.

Resolution R-17-142 declared duly adopted.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS — ORDINANCES — None

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NEW BUSINESS — RESOLUTIONS

R-17-144
Endorser: Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire

Alderman Ben Clemons
APPROVING THE COST ITEMS OF A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN

THE NASHUA BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS AND TEAMSTERS LOCAL 633 FROM
JULY 1, 2017 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2020 AND AUTHORIZING A RELATED TRANSFER OF $15,428
Given its first reading; assigned to the BUDGET REVIEW COMMITTEE by President McCarthy

R-17-145
Endorsers: Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire

Alderman Ben Clemons
APPROVING THE COST ITEMS OF A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN

THE NASHUA BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS AND NASHUA POLICE COMMUNICATION
EMPLOYEES N.E.P.B.A. LOCAL 125, |.U.P.A., AFL-CIO FROM JULY 1, 2016 THROUGH JUNE 30,
2019 AND AUTHORIZING A RELATED TRANSFER OF $42,200

Given its first reading; assigned to the BUDGET REVIEW COMMITTEE by President McCarthy

R-17-146
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman-at-Large Brian S. McCarthy
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
Alderman Tom Lopez
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman Richard Dowd
Alderman June M. Caron
Alderman Ben Clemons
RELATIVE TO THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF $300,000 FROM THE STATE
OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY “STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT
PROGRAM” INTO CITYWIDE COMMUNICATIONS GRANT ACTIVITY “2017 NASHUA/
MANCHESTER COMMUNICATIONS REDUNDANCY GRANT”
Given its first reading; assigned to the HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE by President McCarthy

R-17-147
Endorser: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
Alderman Richard Dowd
Alderman June M. Caron
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman Tom Lopez
RELATIVE TO THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF $15,000 FROM THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND THE NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF
SAFETY INTO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT GRANT ACTIVITY “2016 PRE-DISASTER MITIGATION
(PDM) GRANT”
Given its first reading; assigned to the HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE by President McCarthy

R-17-148
Endorser: Mayor Jim Donchess
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE LEASE AND OPERATING AGREEMENT WITH AVSG LP

Given its first reading; assigned to the FINANCE COMMITTEE by President McCarthy

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R-17-149
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
Alderman Richard Dowd
Alderman June M. Caron
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman Tom Lopez
RELATIVE TO THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF $58,000 FROM THE STATE OF NEW
HAMPSHIRE INTO POLICE GRANT ACTIVITY “FY2018 VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN GRANT
PROGRAM” AND TO AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER OF $69,318
Given its first reading; assigned to the HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE by President McCarthy

R-17-150
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman Tom Lopez
Alderman Richard Dowd
Alderman June M. Caron
RELATIVE TO THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF $26,032.02 FROM THE STATE
OF NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY INTO POLICE GRANT ACTIVITY “FY2018
SUSTAINED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP)”
Given its first reading; assigned to the HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE by President McCarthy

R-17-151
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
Alderman Richard Dowd
Alderman June M. Caron
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman Tom Lopez
RELATIVE TO THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF $25,200 FROM THE STATE OF NEW
HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY INTO POLICE GRANT ACTIVITY “FY2018 DRIVING
WHILE INTOXICATED (DWI) ENFORCEMENT”
Given its first reading; assigned to the HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE by President McCarthy

R-17-152
Endorser: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
Alderman Ben Clemons
Alderman Richard Dowd
Alderman June M. Caron
Alderman Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
RELATIVE TO THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF $200,000 FROM THE STATE OF NEW
HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES INTO COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT GRANT ACTIVITY “GREELEY PARK BOAT RAMP IMPROVEMENTS” AND TO
AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER OF $75,000 FROM GENERAL CONTINGENCY
Given its first reading; assigned to the HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE by President McCarthy

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R-17-153
Endorser: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
Alderman Ben Clemons
Alderman Richard Dowd
Alderman June M. Caron
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman Tom Lopez
RELATIVE TO THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF AN ADDITIONAL $112,770.24 FROM
THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES INTO
TRANSIT GRANT ACTIVITY “FEDERAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY (“FTA”) OPERATING GRANT”
Given its first reading; assigned to the HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE by President McCarthy

R-17-154
Endorser: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
Alderman Ben Clemons
Alderman June M. Caron
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman Tom Lopez
RELATIVE TO THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROPRIATION OF $65,000 FROM THE STATE OF NEW
HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION INTO TRANSIT GRANT ACTIVITY “CAPITAL
OUTLAY — ROLLING STOCK”
Given its first reading; assigned to the HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE by President McCarthy

MOTION BY ALDERMAN MORIARTY THAT THE RULES BE SO FAR SUSPENDED AS TO ALLOW FOR
THE FIRST READING OF RESOLUTIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE AGENDA WAS PREPARED
MOTION CARRIED

R-17-155
Endorser: Alderman-at-Large Brian S. McCarthy
Alderman Richard Dowd
AUTHORIZING PENNICHUCK CORPORATION AND PENNICHUCK EAST UTILITY, INC. TO ENTER
INTO ALONG TERM LOAN AND FIXED ASSET LINE OF CREDIT WITH COBANK, AND TO
REFINANCE INTERCOMPANY LOANS
Given its first reading; assigned to the PENNICHUCK WATER SPECIAL COMMITTEE by President McCarthy

R-17-156
Endorser: Alderman-at-Large Brian S. McCarthy
Alderman Richard Dowd
APPROVING THE PROPOSAL OF PENNICHUCK CORPORATION TO ENTER INTO A
REPLACEMENT LINE OF CREDIT WITH TD BANK, N.A.
Given its first reading; assigned to the PENNICHUCK WATER SPECIAL COMMITTEE by President McCarthy

R-17-157
Endorser: Alderman-at-Large Brian S. McCarthy
Alderman Richard Dowd
AUTHORIZING PENNICHUCK CORPORATION AND PENNICHUCK WATER WORKS, INC. TO
ISSUE BONDS AND ENTER INTO A FIXED ASSET LINE OF CREDIT WITH TD BANK, N.A.
Given its first reading; assigned to the PENNICHUCK WATER SPECIAL COMMITTEE by President McCarthy

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NEW BUSINESS — ORDINANCES

O-17-047
Endorser: Alderman June M. Caron
Alderman Richard Dowd
Alderman Tom Lopez
ESTABLISHING A HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACE IN FRONT OF 15 MERRILL STREET
Given its first reading; assigned to the COMMITTEE ON INFRASTRUCTURE by President McCarthy

O-17-048
Endorser: Alderman David Schoneman
AUTHORIZING STOP SIGNS ON BEASOM STREET AT ITS INTERSECTIONS WITH BERKELEY
AND RAYMOND STREETS

Given its first reading; assigned to the COMMITTEE ON INFRASTRUCTURE by President McCarthy

MOTION BY ALDERMAN DOWD THAT THE RULES BE SO FAR SUSPENDED AS TO ALLOW FOR THE
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES RECEIVED AFTER THE AGENDA WAS PREPARED
MOTION CARRIED

O-17-049
Endorser: Alderman Tom Lopez
REMOVING THE PARKING METERS AND ESTABLISHING A TWO-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT
ON COTTAGE STREET

Given its first reading; assigned to the COMMITTEE ON INFRASTRUCTURE by President McCarthy

O-17-050
Endorser: Alderman Tom Lopez
ESTABLISHING A TWO-HOUR PARKING TIME LIMIT ON QUINCY STREET
Given its first reading; assigned to the COMMITTEE ON INFRASTRUCTURE by President McCarthy

O-17-051
Endorser: Alderman Tom Lopez
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
Alderman Ben Clemons
Alderman Richard Dowd
ADDING ADDITIONAL STREETS TO THE OVERNIGHT ON-STREET PARKING PROGRAM
TEMPORARILY
Given its first reading; assigned to the COMMITTEE ON INFRASTRUCTURE by President McCarthy

O-17-052
Endorser: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman June M. Caron
Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire
Alderman Tom Lopez
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien, Sr.
Alderman-at-Large Brian S. McCarthy
AUTHORIZING FREE HOLIDAY PARKING AT METERS IN ZONE 3 WHICH INCLUDES THE ELM
STREET AND HIGH STREET PARKING GARAGES, FROM DECEMBER 10, 2017 THROUGH
JANUARY 1, 2018
Given its first reading; assigned to the COMMITTEE ON INFRASTRUCTURE AND TO THE DOWNTOWN
IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE by President McCarthy

Alderman Clemons

Could you refer that to the Downtown Improvement Committee as well?

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President McCarthy

And to the Downtown Improvements Committee.

PERIOD FOR GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT

President McCarthy

| think the one gentleman who had wanted to speak has left.

REMARKS BY THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN

Alderman Lopez

| just wanted to thank the Mayor for recognition of all of the work that was put into the Veteran’s Mural on
Quincy Street. The mural is called The Promise. It was dedicated to veterans who keep their families and their
hearts and minds while they serve, and it is a promise to do the same.

Alderman O’Brien

| would like to echo out Alderman Lopez. | went to the dedication ceremony. It was cold and windy as those
who were there know, but it was definitely worth it. It’s a fine tribute to our veterans. I'd also like to take the
liberty to remark as we start this holiday season, Thanksgiving is coming up first and | wish a Happy
Thanksgiving to all.

Alderman Caron

| have been driving by Quincy Street and have watched the work progress on the mural. | am really
fascinated. | was fascinated with the job they did there. The other thing is | would like to thank our Chief of
Police, Chief Lavoie, and his staff for a wonderful program that | attended for the last nine weeks with
Alderman Wilshire, and that’s the Citizens Academy. If you haven’t had a chance to do this, you should take
the time. You would be amazed at the things that our police department does, and how safe we should feel
within this city, and how proud we should be with the young men and women who serve our community in the
Nashua Police Department. | was overwhelmed, and | know that | dealt with the police department over 40
years, but boy, we’ve come a long way. Every Chief that has been there for the last 4, 5, 10 chiefs, they really
have pushed the boundaries for their people. We can be very, very proud of them. And | hope that more
people take advantage of it next year. And also, congratulations to Ed Lecius for the fine job that he does for
putting that program together. It was nice to get a certificate that said “Honorable” on it.

Alderman Dowd

I'd just like to say | was at the dedication of the Street Art on Quincy Street. It was cold but it was a fantastic
event. There were a lot of veterans there freezing. It was a very moving tribute, and | want to thank Alderman
Lopez for all that he had to do with it. It’s something that everyone should take a look at because it’s really
nice. Also, the Veteran’s parade afterwards was a great parade. | know it was lightly attended, again, because
of the cold, but the people who were there were very enthusiastic about supporting the veterans. | was also at
the gala and a very fitting tribute for George Katsis. It was well deserved for all that he’s done.

Alderman Clemons

| wanted to just take time to just congratulate the clerk on a wonderful job done at the election. It was the first
election after the craziness that they passed at the state house this year. | know that a lot of the diligence that
comes with enforcing election laws and such like that is not easy. But it was an election that went very smooth;
there were no issues at the polls. So | think you deserve a pat on the back.