Greater Nashua
Aldermen put brakes on Mulberry Street resource center
NASHUA - After nearly 40 minutes of public comment, the Board of Aldermen, during its April 22 meeting, voted 12-1 to table the Resolution to authorize the purchase of 14 Mulberry St. If approved, the site would be used to construct a resource center for homeless individuals. Although the selling price is listed at $730,000, the Resolution would allow the city to make an offer of up to $900,000. Prior to the vote, resident Brooke Pearly said that in the current housing market, it is not uncommon for a buyer to make an offer that is above the asking price. “We can’t let perfection be the enemy of making progress,” she said. “This location is perfect; it’s right by the Department of Public Health. I think that makes perfect sense.” Kristy Ayi of Cosworth Circle also spoke in favor of having a resource center. “I believe that having a centralized location that is ...
