The April 22, 2025, meeting of the Nashua Zoning Board of Adjustment commenced with Chair Jay Mencar welcoming attendees and introducing the board members present. The meeting featured a full board of five members, all of whom would participate in the voting process unless any member needed to recuse themselves.

The agenda for the evening included seven cases, comprising applications for variances and special exceptions. Chair Mencar provided a brief overview of the definitions and criteria for both types of requests. A variance allows applicants to deviate from zoning ordinances, contingent upon meeting five specific criteria, including public interest and unnecessary hardship. In contrast, a special exception permits certain uses under the zoning ordinance when specific conditions are satisfied.

The meeting's structure was outlined, detailing the process for each case. Applicants were invited to present their cases for up to 15 minutes, followed by public comments in favor or opposition, each limited to five minutes. After public testimony, applicants could offer rebuttals, and the board would then deliberate on the cases. Decisions could be made that evening or continued to a future meeting if further information was required.

Following the procedural introduction, the board members confirmed their presence, marking the start of the deliberative process for the evening's agenda. The meeting set the stage for a thorough examination of the zoning requests, emphasizing community engagement and adherence to established zoning laws.