When you visit Nashua, New Hampshire you will understand why it is the only city to get the No. 1 ranking as the BEST PLACE to LIVE IN AMERICA in Surveys by Money Magazine twice (1987 & 1997).
In 2007, the Morgan Quinto Press ranked Nashua as the 27th safest City in the US and in 2008 New Hampshire was selected as the most LIVABLE STATE!
Once a major manufacturing city, Nashua has now become a lovely small town with great a great economic outlook. Nashua combines an excellent quality of life with proximity to the New Hampshire seacoast, the White Mountains and Boston, MA.
Originally known as Dunstable, in 1836, the town adopted the Nashua River's Name "Nashaway" which means "a beautiful river with a pebbly bottom" and "land between two rivers." Today it is known as "The Gate City."
Nashua has a small town feel with a large town amenities. According to the 2006 census, the estimate for Nashua was 87,157 residents. This makes Nashua the second largest city in New Hampshire. Nashua has beautiful parks which add to its beauty. One of my favorites is Greeley Park.
There is something for everyone in the Gate City ... A symphony, theater and entertainment. Nashua also has it own minor baseball team, The Nashua Pride.
Nashua also has a small airport, Biore Field and there is bus transportation to the Boston area. Nashua also boasts a daily award-winning newspaper, the Telegraph.
There are both public and private schools in Nashua from pre-school through college.
The downtown area has many wonderful restaurants and entertainment as well as a vibrant business community. Recently, downtown Nashua began offering free wifi.
Nashua is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and the Nashua Green Team was created after the passage of Ordinance 06-09. The Gate City has made it a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase energy efficiency, decrease air pollution, and reduce energy expenditures.
Many styles of homes and housing options are available to choose from ... single family homes, condominiums, multi-family and rentals.
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