Nashua Citizens' Academy Began Monday With Fire Rescue

NASHUA, NH — The city of Nashua's annual Citizens' Academy began on Monday night, but residents who missed the event still can sign up for the final five sessions of the program, according to city officials.

The academy gives Nashua residents a behind-the-scenes look at different departments within the city, with one department featured each session. Leaders will give talks about how their department operates, while also answering questions.

The program has returned in person this year after being held virtually during the pandemic.

This year's six featured departments were chosen based on survey results, according to city officials. The 2022 Citizens' Academy sessions are:

• Oct. 3: Fire Rescue
• Oct. 17: Public Health & Community Services, meet at DPHCS, 18 Mulberry St.
• Oct. 24: Division of Public Works, meet in the third-floor auditorium of City Hall, 229 Main St.
• Nov. 7: Police Department, meet at the police station, 28 Officer James Roche Drive (Riverside Drive)
• Nov. 14: Economic Development, meet in the third-floor auditorium of City Hall, 229 Main St.
• Nov. 21: Community Development, meet in the third-floor auditorium of City Hall, 229 Main St.

All sessions last from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and are free. Residents can register for the program by contacting Kathleen Palmer at kpalmer@nashuanh.gov.