Greater Nashua
BOE tightens focus on possible school closures
NASHUA - Within the next month, the Board of Education is expected to take a crucial vote that will decide the future of its 19 schools. The process, which is part of the district’s Facilities Master Plan, will include a presentation on Oct. 21, a public hearing on Oct. 28 and a vote by the full board on Nov. 16. In the spring of 2025, school officials began working with Harriman Architects to meticulously study every aspect of the district’s buildings. The study determined that the board has four options: closure, renovation, construction and consolidation. The study also found that the buildings are, on average, 57 years old. The oldest building in the district is the Amherst Street School, which has been in continuous operation since 1892. The newest school, the Brian S. McCarthy Middle School, was opened in August 2024. The building replaced Elm Street Middle School, ...
