New Hampshire just got named the best state to move to
Plus Medicaid work rules, tax caps, and a car-free Main Street
Madison Bennett
July 22, 2026
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Happy Wednesday, Nashua ☀️
Today’s edition of The Nashua Note is light on Nashua-specific news and heavy on state-wide New Hampshire news.
New Hampshire just landed the top spot on a list of best states to move to, work rules are coming for tens of thousands on state Medicaid, and a school tax question is headed for your November ballot. Closer to home, Main Street goes car-free this weekend and the river lights up for its second night parade of the year.
Let’s dive in.
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What’s Happening Around Nashua
Two killed in Orange Street fire Two people died in an early morning fire that tore through an eight-unit home on Orange Street on Tuesday. Crews found heavy flames on the second floor around 3:20AM, and the fire marshal is looking into the cause. Boston 25 News
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School tax caps land on the November ballot A new law signed by Gov. Kelly Ayotte puts a question on every ballot this November asking voters whether to freeze their local school district's property taxes, and it takes a 60% yes vote to pass. Nashua Ink Link
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Upcoming Events in the Area
Live at the Library! Symphony NH String Quartet Wednesday, July 22 at 1PM
Nashua Public Library, Nashua, NH (2 Court St, Nashua, NH 03060)
Symphony NH's String Quartet plays a free afternoon program of Arriaga, Mozart, selections from Bridgerton, and a tango by Michael McClean. Learn More
Thursday Night Live: Lexi James Thursday, July 23 at 6PM
Abbie Griffin Park, Merrimack, NH (6 Baboosic Lake Rd, Merrimack, NH 03054)
Merrimack Parks & Recreation's free weekly summer concert series continues with country artist Lexi James; bring lawn chairs and dinner. Learn More
5K Walk for Health Saturday, July 25 at 9AM
Mine Falls Park, Nashua, NH (Mine Falls Park via Coliseum Ave, Nashua, NH 03063)
A free 5K walk hosted by VTSeva-Boston to support women's health and cancer screening awareness. Learn More
Summer Stroll Saturday, July 25 at 4PM – 8PM
Main Street, downtown Nashua, NH
Main Street goes car-free for an afternoon festival with dozens of food and craft vendors and live music from School of Rock Nashua and others. Learn More
Nashua River Light Parade #2 of 2026 Saturday, July 25 at 7PM – 9:30PM
Millyard Technology Park Boat Launch, Nashua, NH
A nighttime paddle down the Nashua River with decorated, lit human-powered boats marking the city's 250th birthday; lights are required to join. Learn More
WickedSTEM 2026 Saturday, September 19 at 11AM – 4PM
Southern New Hampshire University Athletic Complex, Manchester, NH (2500 N River Rd, Manchester, NH 03106)
A free daylong technology festival from the New Hampshire Union Leader, now in its fifth year, with hands-on demos, robotics and engineering showcases, speakers, and career panels. Learn More
Other Happenings Around New Hampshire
Work rules coming for 48,000 on state Medicaid Starting in 2027, adults on New Hampshire's Granite Advantage Medicaid program will need 80 hours a month of work or community activity to keep their coverage, a change coming out of Washington. Concord Monitor
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New Hampshire named the best state to move to A new ConsumerAffairs ranking put New Hampshire at No. 1 for 2026, ahead of Maine and Massachusetts, pointing to safety, low taxes, and a 2.8% jobless rate. CBS News Boston
Loggers worried after NY paper mill cuts back A logging group says Finch Paper's plan to stop making its own pulp at its Glens Falls mill will hit trucking and logging firms across New Hampshire, Vermont, and New York. Vermont Biz
New flood warning signs go up at NH parks The state has posted flood safety signs at recreation spots across New Hampshire to warn campers, hikers, and paddlers, following heavy rain and flooding in the summers of 2023 and 2024. WCAX
State warns about lettuce tied to stomach bug Health officials are telling people to skip recalled Taylor Fresh Foods iceberg lettuce over a parasite called cyclospora, and asking restaurants to check their stock. New Hampshire has seen six cases so far this year. WMUR
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That's it for today. Get out and enjoy the Summer Stroll this weekend, and we'll see you on Friday.
– The Nashua Note
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