Minutes

Board of Aldermen — 2/20/18 Page 2

Growing Nashua’s Economy — More Jobs, New Businesses and Downtown Housing

We have made significant progress in growing our economy. We are adding hundreds of new jobs — 750
at BAE, 100 at UPS, 75 at Prudential Overall Supply, 100 at Boston Billiards, 50 at 44 Franklin Street,
and more at Gateway Hills. New companies have been coming to Nashua. Most recently Vybe
Software and D & P Bioinnovations have joined the growing group of innovation economy companies
that have located here.

A regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held Tuesday, February 20, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. in the
Aldermanic Chamber.

President Brian S. McCarthy presided; City Clerk Patricia D. Piecuch recorded.

Prayer was offered by City Clerk Patricia D. Piecuch; Alderman-at-Large David C. Tencza led in the
Pledge to the Flag.

The roll call was taken with 15 members of the Board of Aldermen present.
Mayor James W. Donchess and Corporation Counsel Steven A. Bolton were also present.
MAYOR’S ANNUAL STATE-OF-THE-CITY ADDRESS

Cost Benefit Analysis

Certification

VIII. Multidisciplinary Team

A dedicated multidisciplinary team of professionals manages the day-to-day operations
of the drug court, including reviewing participant progress during pre-court staff
meetings and status hearings, contributing observations and recommendations within
team members’ respective areas of expertise, and delivering or overseeing the delivery
of legal, treatment and supervision services.

IX. Census and caseloads

National Best Practice Standards

|. Target population

10 Key Components

Key Component #1

Drug courts integrate alcohol and other drug treatment services with justice system
case processing.

Key Component #2

Using a non-adversarial, collaborative approach, prosecution and defense counsel
promote public safety while protecting participants’ due process rights.

Key Component #3

Eligible participants are identified early using an evidence-based assessment tool and
are promptly placed in the drug court program.

Key Component #4

Drug Court Model

be moved to the Superior Court and the statewide coordinator will work with the team to
ensure a robust program develops.

In order to maintain a consistent, effective and efficient system of drug courts
throughout the state, a more unified approach must be taken to ensure that all programs
are adhering to the national standards and following evidence based practices. Many
States across the country have such a model that includes staff to support drug courts.

History of Drug Courts in NH