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Graham, Donna

From: Cassie Plumme
Sent: Monday, January 24, 2022 10:57 AM
To: Graham, Donna; Caron, June; Clemons, Benjamin; Dowd, Richard; Gathright, Linda; Lu,

Elizabeth; Kelly, Shoshanna; Patricia.Klee@leg.state.nh.us; Laws, Brandon; Lopez,
Thomas; O'Brien, Michael (Alderman); Cleaver, Skip; Schmidt, Jan; Tencza, David;
Wilshire, Lori; stephanie.wolfrosenblum@snhhs.org; Cappetta, Charles; Mayors Office
Email; bagleyb@nashuanh.govbobbie

Subject: Public Input for Board of Alderman Meeting 25Jan2022

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Dear Members of Nashua's Board,
] am emailing in regard to reaffirming the Nashua Mask ordinance on 25Jan2022. I am also respectfully
requesting public comment be allowed on 25Jan2022.

There are a large number of reasons to oppose the reaffirmation of the Nashua Mask ordinance such as
effectiveness of masks, legal authority to mandate masks, impact to businesses, and more. If I tried to cover
everything it would be an exhaustive email, so I want to highlight a few key points below.

The last argument made at the last Nashua Board Meeting stated that our hospitals are bursting at
the seams with COVID patients.

If we take a look at "Tracking Coronavirus in New Hampshire: Latest Map and Case Count”
(https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/202 1/us/new-hampshire-covid-cases.html) We can sec the following:

¢ November 2nd, 2021 average cases: 397
» December Ist, 2021 average cases: 982
e January Ist, Average cases: 1,326

e January 18th, average cases: 3,493

e January 21st, average cases: 3,128

I would like to understand how face masks had any impact on the average cases reported in the state of NH
since the mask mandate implementation?

We are opening more vaccination centers around the state of NH. When was the last time there were thousands
of people lined up at any vaccination facility? Why are we sending nurses to sit at empty vaccination sites if
staff is limited and our hospitals are struggling? It is not the responsibility of Nashua's citizens to worry about
hospital staffing. Although we support our local hospitals this is not a reason to force compliance to Nashua’s
residents - that is a collectivist mindset.

[tis irresponsible and unethical to assume that cloth masks or face coverings are effective in
preventing the spread of SARS-CoV-2 infection. In the last two (2) months, have we seen a decline in
cases? Vaccinated and unvaccinated people are getting COVID and having to go to the hospital.
People who are triple vaccinated are getting COVID. There is no evidence that supports masks
prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection.

YOU SHOULD BE TALKING ABOUT AND PROMOTING EARLY TREATMENT. Early treatment with

Monoclonal Antibodies, Ivermectin, Hydroxychloroquine, Prednisone, Singulair, Azithromycin, nasal
viricidal therapy, etc have been shown to vastly reduce hospitalizations and improve outcomes for
Covid patients both vaccinated and unvaccinated. This is how you END the pandemic.

Please see below the studies conducted on mask effectiveness and that I would like to use to support my

argument:

e Face Masks (cloth and/or surgical)
o Have no impact on controlling the transmission of COVID-19 virus and are largely ineffective.
o Current evidence implies that face masks are harmful
o The following studies were conducted:https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/M20-6817

Effectiveness of Adding a Mask recommendation to Other Public Health Measures to
Prevent SARS CoV-2 Infection in Danish Mask Wearers
RESULTS: The difference observed was not statistically significant

o Another study conducted: https://www.cato.org/sites/cato.org/files/202 1-11 /working-paper-

64.pdf

CONCLUSION: We reviewed the mechanistic, observational, and clinical
evidence relevant to the use of cloth face masks in community settings to limit
the spread of respiratory infections, and in particular the novel SARS-CoV-2
coronavirus. In each area, we found existing evidence inadequate to
demonstrate clear benefit (or harm). It is an ethical imperative to refrain from
portraying the evidence is stronger than it actually is. Some models supporting
community face masks suggest large beneficial effects,319,320 but these models
are based on assumptions that face masks reduce SARS-CoV-2 transmission by
40-—50%321,322,323—assumptions that are not adequately supported by
existing data. More generally, given the low quality of evidence, the absence of
statistically significant benefit indicated by most randomized controlled trials, and
the possible harm suggested by a few studies, scientists and public health
officials must take care not to apply a double standard to available studies—
emphasizing projections of lives saved when evidence suggests benefit, while
focusing on study limitations rather than outcomes when the evidence suggests
harm or the absence of benefit.

o Dr. Brosseau and Dr. Sietsema University of Illinois at Chicago:
https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/news-perspective/2020/04/commentary-masks-al…-

based-sound-data

We do, however, have data from laboratory studies that indicate cloth masks or
face coverings offer very low filter collection efficiency for the smalier inhalable
particles we believe are largely responsible for transmission, particularly from
pre- or asymptomatic individuals who are not coughing or sneezing.

We know of workplaces in which employees are told they cannot wear
respirators for the hazardous environments they work in, but instead need to
wear a cloth mask or face covering. These are dangerous and inappropriate
applications that greatly exceed the initial purpose of a cloth mask. We are
concerned that many people do not understand the very limited degree of
protection a cloth mask or face covering likely offers as source control for people
located nearby.

we continue to conclude that cloth masks and face coverings are likely to
have limited impact on lowering COVID-19 transmission, because they

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have minimal ability to prevent the emission of small particles, offer limited
personal protection with respect to small particle inhalation, and should not
be recommended as a replacement for physical distancing or reducing time in
enclosed spaces with many potentially infectious people.

| have more studies | can provide from very qualified Doctors but | will stop there.

Best,

Cassie Plummer
casplummer9@gmail.com

63 Timberline Dr. Nashua NH

Graham, Donna

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Sent: Monday, January 24, 2022 6:09 PM
To: Board of Aldermen

Subject: Mask Mandate

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Please do not extend the mask mandate beyond January 31, 2022. It is useless. | have avoided going to stores in
Nashua this month and have purchased goods and services that total around $3,000 in surrounding communities that
Nashua businesses have lost due to this mandate. The few times | have been in Nashua businesses many either do not
have signs up stating there is a mask mandate or they are not enforcing it as many people not wearing masks. It is not
effective, look at the schools where they have been required for close to 2 years now. Extending this thru February is only
hurting Nashua stores and put burdens on our local stores/employees for little to any impact.

Tom Bulluck
20 Nottingham Drive
Nashua, NH 03062

Graham, Donna

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Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2022 6:17 AM
To: Board of Aldermen
Subject: Mask Mandate 0-22-003

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To all Alderman, this evening you will be discussing and deciding on extending the mask mandate with the
Nashua City limits. Most of the people I know know want the most vulnerable to be safe as I'm sure all of you
are. Nashuas most vulnerable should absolutely take every precaution to protect themselves, but not at the
expense of impacting everyone else.

The citizens are done and tired, most of the people I know disregard the mandate regardless or have started
doing business in neighboring towns that are not mandating mask wearing. A majority of those that do wear
them are wearing them inappropriately just to be “compliant” under the nose, around the neck.

The board of health or any doctor for that matter, are approaching this from a can't hurt position, regardless of
how much it may actually help.

Thank you all for your time.

p-s.
In case some of you did not see my last email, ] am adding it to the bottom of this email.

**Previously emailed**

Attention Alderman of the city of Nashua, My name is Chris Thibodeau I live on blossom street in ward 6. I
would like to express my feelings as it relates to mask mandates or any mandate for that matter. | can appreciate
no one wants anyone to die but strongly believe in freedoms and oppose over reaching government especially
when it is driven by a science that is changing almost on a daily basis.

The effectivity of general mask usage has been a topic of discussion, through many health professionals
including the CDC that has stated that cloth face masks are little more than facial decorations.

The usage of masks in indoor settings like restaurants, bars, gyms is a laughable.
Masks required while in line and being seated in bars and restaurants but ok to remove while sitting at your

dining table which is where people spend the majority of their time.

Usage in gyms, why transitioning between equipment, but ok to remove during to highest exertion portion of
gym attendance.

Some businesses will choose to continue, and that is their choice and should not be left to the decision of the
Alderman to force businesses to comply. Business owners want to run their businesses not act as enforcers of

these mandates.

Thank you for your time
Chris Thibodeau

71 Blossom St
Nashua NH
603-294-688 |

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Graham, Donna

From: Kat Pete

Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2022 1:02 PM

To: Board of Aldermen

Subject: NO Mask ordinance

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Dear Aldermen:
I do not support masks, ever

My friends will only eat and shop in Merrimack, Hollis and Hudson now. | don't mind meeting them there,
buy feel badly for Roland's, Pine St Eatery, Giant of of Siam etc, locally owned places really really suffering
this month for customers

Thanks for your considerate while representing us! ;-)
Mrs. Kathryn Peterson

5 Cortez Dr
Nashua, NH 03062

Graham, Donna

From: noreply@civicplus.com

Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2022 3:27 PM

To: Legislative Office

Subject: Online Form Submittal: Contact Board of Alderman

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Contact Board of Alderman

First Name Lee
Last Name Atkins
Address 12 Valencia Drive
City Nashua
State NH
Zip Code 03062
Phone Number 603-320-3146
Email Address Ce emai:
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Lee A
3:18 PM (6 minutes ago)
to grahamd

Good afternoon,

| would like to submit my comment relating to item O-22-003
Relative to Requiring Face Coverings through February 28,
2022.

It is my understanding that the face covering mandate was
adopted again due to an increase in COVID cases in the
Nashua area, as well as increased hospitalizations.

| would like to know whether the current data regarding COVID
cases and hospitalizations will be considered for this evening's
decision to extend the mask mandate? It appears cases are
decreasing in number, as well as severity, and the
hospitalizations are down not only in Nashua, but mostly

everywhere. People can still choose to wear a mask if they
choose to, whether they are unvaccinated, vaccinated, or carry
a leve! of protection from past COVID infection.

In my opinion, it is time to move forward and get back to life.
Prolonging a mandate for mask wearing has been proven to be
extremely detrimental to very young children and infants who
rely on facial cues from other human beings for development.
When faces are covered they are being stunted
developmentally, as well as creating anxiety for children,
teenagers, and adults.

| do not support the extension of a mask mandate for Nashua.

Thank you for your time.

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Graham, Donna

From: noreply@civicplus.com

Sent: Monday, January 31, 2022 8:07 PM

To: Legislative Office

Subject: Online Form Submittal: Contact Board of Alderman

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Contact Board of Alderman

First Name Mary Theresa

Last Name Freund

Address 3 Masefield Rd

City Nashua

State New Hampshire

Zip Code 03062

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Comments Thank you for extending the mask mandate. If possible, please
consider extending this requirement this to include church
congregations.

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