Tyrel Borowitz joined NRPC as a new GIS Specialist in December. Tyrel graduated in June 2021 with an MS in GIS from the University of Arizona. He relocated to New Hampshire from California with his wife, Darcy, and 3-year-old daughter, Sylvia. Together they enjoy exploring the woods and the changing seasons.

We also welcomed Sylvia Nassy as the new Business Manager. Sylvia is an accounting professional with years of experience in multiple industries and environments. She is originally from NYC, but has been a Milford resident for the last 17 years.

Kristin Wardner joined the team as our new Administrative Assistant in early December. Kristin previously worked for the Town of Merrimack for over 13 years as an Executive Secretary, providing support to the Town Manager and Human Resources. She is a life-long Patriots fan and long-time Nashua resident.

Despite the ongoing Covid-19 Pandemic, the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Program held all six planned events and collected another record amount of waste. Five events were held in Nashua at the City Park & Ride Lot, 25 Crown Street and one satellite event was held at the Pelham Senior Center.

In total, 123,347 pounds of hazardous waste and 10,897 pounds of universal wastes were collected in 2021. The grand total of 134,244 pounds of waste collected is largest amount collected in the program’s history, followed closely by the 2020 season at 129,965 pounds. The increase in hybrid work, home renovations, as well as continued strong home sales, are suspected to be driving the increase in waste volumes.

Proper disposal of HHW is important to public health and safety as it reduces the release of toxins into the environment and reduces the risk of accidental poisonings in the home. The 2021 season is testament to the important role this program plays in the region.

This is an online option to the Hazardous Waste Coordinator Basic training. Because of the amount of material and the testing requirement, NH Dept. of Environmental Services is offering this as a live two-day training that runs from 8 AM to 3:30 PM, and attendees only need to have internet access with speakers. This is the class required of all applicants who are either first-time attendees, or whose certification has expired. The class consists of an overview of the RCRA requirements that apply to all full quantity generators of hazardous waste in New Hampshire, and includes a comprehensive exam at the end of each day.

Granite State Clean Cities Coalition in partnership with Maine and Vermont Clean Cities is hosting a webinar spotlighting Electric Vehicle-to-Grid Charging with a spotlight on the Electric School Bus use case. Join us January 20th at 10:00 AM to learn how V2G technology can not only store energy using an electric vehicle, but discharge it back into the grid. This webinar is geared for municipal and private sector fleets, school districts, and the general public.

NRPC is pleased to announce that our building at 30 Temple Street is undergoing a conversion to LED lighting. LED lighting is energy-efficient and eco-friendly.