Our Hometown Nashua

No one knows your hometown like you.

OUR HOMETOWN: NASHUA explores why this Hillsborough County city was named twice as “Best Place to Live in America” by Money magazine. Join host and storyteller Rebecca Rule as she discovers stories about this diverse, vibrant city and why Nashua is known as “The Gate City”-- not just a gateway to the Granite State but, for many, to America.

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Support for OUR HOMETOWN: NASHUA is provided by: Crown Uniform & Linen Service | Lovering Volvo Cars | Millyard Technology Park | Southern New Hampshire Health | The New Hampshire Lottery | Rivier University | Eversource | Millyard Bank | Nashua Community College


Community Partners:  Nashua Public Library | Nashua Historical Society | Nashua Center for the Arts


Special Thanks:  Law Family Companies


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Explores why this Hillsborough county city was named twice as "Best Place to Live".

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Nashua | Mola Foods

Nashua | Mola Foods

Lafortune Jeannette Djabea brings her Grandmothers recipes to Nashua.

Nashua | Marta Alvarado

Nashua | Marta Alvarado

She has made it her mission to help other immigrants, arriving in Nashua.

Nashua | The Nashua Dodgers

Nashua | The Nashua Dodgers

Carolyn Fluke talks about growing up around the Nashua Dodgers.

Nashua | Jhon Lopez-Rios

Nashua | Jhon Lopez-Rios

He recalls how welcoming & helpful the people of Nashua were when he first arrived.


Nashua | Student Filmmaker Series: John Richard

Nashua | Student Filmmaker Series: John Richard

John Richard edited by Jackson Torres

Nashua | Student Filmmaker Series: Kendall Reyes

Nashua | Student Filmmaker Series: Kendall Reyes

Kendall Reyes edited by Abigail Russell

Nashua | Student Filmmaker Series: Beth Kreick

Nashua | Student Filmmaker Series: Beth Kreick

Beth Kreick edited by Alexis Page

Nashua | Student Filmmaker Series: Cathrine Poulin

Nashua | Student Filmmaker Series: Cathrine Poulin

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Nashua | Student Filmmaker Series: Tony Courounis

Nashua | Student Filmmaker Series: Tony Courounis

Tony Courounis edited by Jacob Whelan

Nashua | Student Filmmaker Series: Ed Lecius/Torbio Blanco

Nashua | Student Filmmaker Series: Ed Lecius/Torbio Blanco

Ed Lecius edited by Samira Torbio Blanco

Nashua | Student Filmmaker Series: Gabriel Cadet

Nashua | Student Filmmaker Series: Gabriel Cadet

Gabriel Cadet edited by Austin Duponte

Nashua | Jeannotte's Market

Nashua | Jeannotte's Market

"Give the customer what he wants." It's as true now as it was back in the early days.

Nashua | The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Nashua

Nashua | The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Nashua

From participant to Director, Janail Archer tells us about The Boys and Girls Club.

Nashua | Nashua Area Artists' Association

Nashua | Nashua Area Artists' Association

Jacqueline Barry & Marilene Sawaf talk about the history and reach of the NAAA.

Nashua | The First Female Mayor of Nashua

Nashua | The First Female Mayor of Nashua

Donnalee Lozeau was the First Female Mayor of Nashua.

Nashua | Nashua's Wake-Up Man

Nashua | Nashua's Wake-Up Man

Frank Teas' father was a prominent figure in Nashua.

Nashua | Two Generations of Photographers

Nashua | Two Generations of Photographers

Dean Shalhoup speaks about his Dad, as well as his own 50 year career.

Nashua | The Gate City

Nashua | The Gate City

Claudia Decker talks about what Nashua,... New Hampshire's Gate City means to her.

Nashua | Bill Shae

Nashua | Bill Shae

1950s Little League Baseball Memories.

Nashua | Betsy Houde

Nashua | Betsy Houde

Betsy discusses her many roles in Nashua, and the humble beginnings of the SNHMC.

Nashua | Adria Bagshaw

Nashua | Adria Bagshaw

Adria talks about her families heritage & starting The Walter Bat Company.

Nashua | Old Time Downtown Nashua

Nashua | Old Time Downtown Nashua

Deborah Bates speaks about visiting Downtown Nashua, back when she was young.

Nashua | French-Canadians in Nashua

Nashua | French-Canadians in Nashua

Jeannine Leveque speaks about French-Canadians immigrating to Nashua.

Nashua | From City Engineer to Writer

Nashua | From City Engineer to Writer

Nashua | James Hogan recalls his days of being the city engineer in Nashua.

Nashua | Video Production and Broadcasting

Nashua | Video Production and Broadcasting

A lot of students inspired, and a lot of careers launched.

Nashua | Tolles Street Mission

Nashua | Tolles Street Mission

Kimberly Whittaker speaks about her Grandmother, and the Tolles Street Mission.

Nashua | The Wingate Family Pharmacy

Nashua | The Wingate Family Pharmacy

Gary Wingate tells us about the many generations running Wingate's Pharmacy.

Nashua | The 234 Club

Nashua | The 234 Club

Marcel talks about The 234 Club. Have you visited every town in the state?

Nashua | Fortin Gage Flowers and Gifts

Nashua | Fortin Gage Flowers and Gifts

Fortin / Gage Flowers and Gifts, Nashua's oldest Flower Shop.

Nashua | The Brian S. McCarthy Foundation

Nashua | The Brian S. McCarthy Foundation

Kim talks about her father & his legacy of service.

Nashua | Growing up in Nashua

Nashua | Growing up in Nashua

Three Druin siblings reminisce about growing up in Nashua.

Nashua | The Heart of Nashua

Nashua | The Heart of Nashua

Tom Lopez talks about the Tree Streets, and how they are the Heart of Nashua.

Nashua | Nashua Sculpture Symposium

Nashua | Nashua Sculpture Symposium

Once a year sculpture artists come from around the world to produce accessible public art.

Nashua | Third-Generation Attorney in Nashua

Nashua | Third-Generation Attorney in Nashua

Martha O'Neill is an attorney in Nashua,... in the firm that her grandfather started.

Nashua | Rivier University

Nashua | Rivier University

Sister Paula speaks about the genesis of Rivier University.

Nashua | Involved to Impact

Nashua | Involved to Impact

Through "Involved to Impact", Shewanda Williams shows kids how they can change the world.

Nashua | Eliza Stevens Dress

Nashua | Eliza Stevens Dress

Janice Fronko works with the textile collection of the Nashua Historical Society.

Nashua | Nashua Center for the Arts

Nashua | Nashua Center for the Arts

Rich Lannan tells us about the NCA, from concept through completion.

Nashua | Nashua Community College

Nashua | Nashua Community College

Professor Berry talks about what it means to be a "Welcoming City".

Nashua | The Nashua Tool Collection

Nashua | The Nashua Tool Collection

Peter Vincent made a promise to a friend, and curated a collection for Nashua, that chroni

Nashua | Paula Lockhead

Nashua | Paula Lockhead

The Nashua Historical Society Textile Collection.

Nashua | A more accessible and diverse Nashua

Nashua | A more accessible and diverse Nashua

Pamela left Nashua, but when she came back she saw it in an entirely new light.

Nashua | Diversity and Mental Health

Nashua | Diversity and Mental Health

Lisa Velasquez speaks about the need for access to services for all the neighborhoods.


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