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The current Nashua mayor is Jim Donchess, a Democrat reelected in 2023 to a four-year term through January 2028. See the complete list of Nashua mayors since 1853.

Theaters in Nashua, New Hampshire, range from a historic venue on Main Street to nearby cinemas with first-run films. The city’s live performance scene has roots stretching back to the 1830s, and today residents can still catch local productions, comedy acts, and musical programs within a few blocks of downtown. The Main Street Venue for…

What Does the Name Nashua Mean? The name Nashua comes from the Penacook language, where it translates to “beautiful river with a pebbly bottom.” This origin ties directly to the waterway that runs through southern New Hampshire and gave the settlement its identity. Before 1746, the area belonged to a larger township called Dunstable in…

The Mine Falls Gatehouse is a brick structure built in 1886 that controlled water flow through a canal feeding factories along the Nashua River. Sitting inside a 325-acre park in southern New Hampshire, this small building tells a bigger story about how industry shaped the region. If you’ve walked these trails, you’ve probably passed it…