Minutes

Board of Aldermen — State-of-the-City-Address Page 6
February 16, 2016

of that as well so that everyone can see the property that the city has purchased. We will announce the details
of the tour soon.

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February 16, 2016

will meet monthly to discuss specific plans regarding substance abuse prevention, treatment, recovery, and
law enforcement intervention.

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February 16, 2016

downtown. | know that by working closely together with these institutions that we can accomplish a lot by
working together.

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February 16, 2016

Simultaneously, we will work with city and area residents to build a robust grassroots coalition to support rail.
Together, we will contact our legislators in Concord and fight for rail as an integral part of Nashua’s and New
Hampshire’s futures.

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February 16, 2016

In order to make our economic development efforts more effective, | am focusing on five economic
development priorities — first jobs, particularly technology jobs; second, working to bring commuter rail to
Nashua; third, making sure that Nashua has well qualified people to fill jobs in all sectors of the economy;
fourth, strengthening public education; and finally, energizing our downtown.

A special meeting of the Board of Aldermen was held Tuesday, February 16, 2016, 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 Daniel T. Moriarty 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 was also present.
MAYOR’S ANNUAL STATE-OF-THE-CITY ADDRESS

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Alderman Siegel

Board of Aldermen
February 23, 2016 Page 19

NEW BUSINESS — ORDINANCES

O-16-004
Endorser: Alderman Benjamin Clemons
Alderman-at-Large Michael B. O’Brien
Alderman Thomas Lopez
Alderman Richard A. Dowd
Alderman-at-Large Brian S. McCarthy
EXTENDING HOURS OF SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES BY ON-PREMISES LICENSEES
Given its first reading; assigned to the PERSONNEL/ADMINISTRATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE by President
McCarthy

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February 23, 2016 Page 18

UNFINISHED BUSINESS — ORDINANCES — None
NEW BUSINESS — RESOLUTIONS

R-16-010

Endorser: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman Richard A. Dowd

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY TREASURER TO INCREASE THE BOND AUTHORIZATION
FOR ROAD AND TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS ON AMHERST STREET BETWEEN CHARRON AVENUE
AND DIESEL ROAD AND ISSUE BONDS NOT TO EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF ONE MILLION FOUR
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,004,000)

Given its first reading;