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Graham, Donna

From: Mike Fahey

Sent: Monday, December 06, 2021 2:00 PM
To: Graham, Donna

Subject: Ref: R-21-202

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Hi Donna,
Can you please forward to all the aldermen of Nashua.

My wife Tammy and | have lived in Nashua since 1993. We have thoroughly enjoyed the area. We live right next to the
Nashua Catholic Jr High School (its since been combined with St Chris’ Elementary and called St. Chris’ Academy |
believe!). It's been a wonderful neighbor, our children went there and we've always enjoyed all the afterschool activities
that they have. It is presently manageable but there are a number of events every year that are popular and the cars are
parked all around the neighborhood going all the way up Bartlett and even onto Wellington. Presently, these two streets
are the only means of egress from this proposed neighborhood. | am very concerned that if you were to put in a large
additional neighborhood of 43 units it would be extremely dangerous both with the amount of traffic but also, especially
at these times, with the addiction traffic of getting a fire truck through! These two streets are small sidestreets and this
additional neighborhood would more than triple the traffic on these streets and be a safety concern.

Thanks -Mike

Mike & Tammy Fahey
5 Columbia Avenue
Nashua NH 03064

Graham, Donna

From: wii

Sent: Monday, December 06, 2021 1:14 PM

To: Wilshire, Lori

Cc: Board of Aldermen; Graham, Donna

Subject: Seasonal Road Closures and Elimination of On Street Parking for Outdoor Dining

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Dear Board Members,

It has come to my attention that the city is discussing continuing to close
roads and eliminate on-street parking during certain months for a 3 year
period ending Nov 2024.

| am the owner of the League of NH Craftsmen Nashua Fine Craft Gallery
located at 98 Main Street. We have been in this location for over 11
years. We sell fine craft created by 250 local artists and draw shoppers
and diners to downtown Nashua from across southern NH and northern
MA.

When in-door dining was restricted in the summer of 2019 | was happy to
see the accommodations made by the city to expand the existing out door
dining. | look out my front door to the outdoor dining area for Casa Vieja
and there were many people out there much of the time. The atmosphere
was festive and people were just happy to be out.

With indoor dining restrictions eliminated this year, that was NOT the
case. It was RARE that there were more people dining out doors than
could have been accommodated with the tables set up on the

sidewalk. Most of the tables were EMPTY. Rather then being festive, it
was kind of gloomy. | do not believe believe the downtown restaurants
need this accommodation any longer. Outdoor dining can still be
available, but should be limited to the sidewalk area as it was prior to
summer 2019.

Many shoppers have been avoiding downtown. | know this because they
tell us that is the case when they finally do come in. How many purchases
did they make at the mall or online while they were avoiding

downtown? Some people will call us and have us ship to them, and they
live in Nashua! Were they to come in and browse they might buy more
than the one thing they had us ship to them, and they might visit more
downtown businesses while they were here. It is not just the

parking. Traffic gets snarled more easily and the barriers with all the
discordant colors and designs are distracting to drivers. | think it would be
important to take into consideration the affects on all downtown
businesses, not just the restaurants.

| am in favor of keeping Mainstreet with 2 lanes going north and two lanes
going south with store front parking restored permanently. Outdoor dining
can be accommodated on the sidewalk in front of the restaurants.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. Please place this email/letter
in the Next Board of Aldermen Meeting Packet.

Sincerely,

Ruth Boland

League of NH Craftsmen
603-595-8233

Preserve Southwest Nashua

December 7 2021

City of Nashua Board of Aldermen and Planning Board Members
229 Main Street
Nashua, New Hampshire 03060

RE: Community Input: Development at Unit 8, Merrit Parkway Nashua, New Hampshire

City of Nashua Board of Aldermen and Planning Board Members:

We are providing input about what the community of Southwest Nashua would like ta see
developed at 8 Merrit Pkwy. As direct abutters, we realize the lot was always meant to be
developed in compliance with the zoning laws - more so now with the huge growth Nashua is
experiencing. There have been other developments along Merrit Pkwy in recent years that have
complied with the zoning laws. We conducted a survey which opened on November 29th to get a
pulse on the neighborhood preference in terms of development ideas, While the survey is
scheduled to close on December 8th, the initial results - 361 responses - provides strong evidence
on what the community wants developed.

Highlights
¢ 92% Oppose a housing development requiring zoning waivers (i.e. Fownhouse
Development)
e 54% Support a development within current zoning code
¢ 69% Support the City purchase the land for municipal use (park, (park, fire station, public
health outreach)
Note: Detail results available in attachment

Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Preserve SW Nashua Survey

During the November 24th, 2021 Planning Board Meeting, Rob Parsons - the developer - presented
a conceptual plan for development of a 44-unit townhouse at 8 Merrit Pwky. A scaled down version
of the proposed project was submitted to the City of Nashua Zoning Board last summer and was
later removed. During the Planning Board meeting presentation Mr. Parsons indicated community
input will be included as part of the planning process and he has been in contact with community
members. Mr. Parsons verbally mentioned he scheduled a community meeting on December 11th
at Sky Meadow Country Club to address community questions.

We as direct abutters welcomed the opportunity to provide input. And given the huge level of
opposition to the prior proposal community support is crucial for successful development. So, it is
very concerning that as of the time of this email, none of the direct abutters have been contacted by

Mr. Parsons. Furthermore, the lack of effort to inform the community about the meeting. A request
asked by the Planning Board.

Southwest Nashua is a strong and special community. The proposals seen to date do not meet the
goals and objectives of the Maplewood development plan stemming from the foresight and efforts
of City Alderman and Planning Board members, are not in keeping with the adjacent
neighborhoods, and set a bad precedent for the rezoning/spot zoning of current R-30 and R-40 land
in the Southwest Quadrant.

Final survey results will be forwarded.

Respectfully,

Jay Leatherman (6 Cherrywood Drive)

Srini Rangarajan and Jothi Srinivasan (4 Cherrywood Drive)
James and Carolyn Russell (14 Houston Drive)

Matthew and Nicole Gilliam (485 Main Dunstable Road)

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Edward J. Lecius

11 Underwood Lane
Merrimack, NH 03054

February 20, 2022

To whom it may concern:

I have been involved in the broadcast business for over 50 years
here in Nashua. I have also served as a former member of the Cable
Advisory Board ( 18 years representing the Nashua Police

Department) and currently host “eYe on Education” for the Nashua
School District.

I am writing this to give my full endorsement of the proposal of BRB
and their proposal to operate Nashua’s Public Access channel.

Bob Bartis grew up in Nashua and his family has deep ties to the
community. George Russell has demonstrated a love for the city
and his willingness to be Nashua ever since he arrived here.

What they and their team of professionals are proposing will, I
believe, energize the Public Access channel and bring it to another
level.

I urge your strong consideration of their proposal.

Sincerely,

Fd Lectus

Edward J. Lecius

Preserve SW Nashua: Merrit Pkwy Development SurveyMonkey

Q1 Do you support a development at 8 Merrit Pkwy that meets current
zoning codes (i.e. retail, personal services and eating establishments,
elderly housing, or professional/business offices)?

Answered: 361 Skipped 0

O% 10% 20% 30% 40% SO0% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes 54.57% 107
45.43% 164

Total Respondents: 361

Q2 Would you support the city purchasing the land to use for community
use (park, fire station, public health outreach or other municipal uses)?

Answered: 361 Skipped: 0

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0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

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Preserve SW Nashua: Merrit Pkwy Development SurveyMonkey

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
ves 69.25% 250
No 30.75% 111

Total Respondents: 361

Q3 Would you support development of housing that would require waivers
to current zoning code (i.e. proposed 44 Unit Townhouse Condo plan
presented in the conceptual design at the 11/18 City of Nashua Planning
Board Meeting)?

Answered: 361 Skipped: 0

Yes

O% 10% rut 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%

ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
Yes 7.76% 28
No 92.24% aa3

Total Respondents: 361

Q4 Do you live in Southwest Nashua?

Answered: 361 Skipped: 0

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Preserve SW Nashua: Merrit Pkwy Development

ANSWER CHOICES
Yes

No
Total Respondents: 361

Q5 What is you address (Optional Question)

Answered 148

RESPONSES
96.95%

3.05%

Skipped: 213

SurveyMonkey

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Q6 If you're interested in volunteering to help coordinate community efforts
to Preserve SW Nashua, provide your email address.

Answered: 58

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Skipped: 303

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From: Carolyn Mortellaro

Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2021 7:45 AM
To: Graham, Donna

Subject: For Public Comment

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Please forward to the Aldermen for the Public Hearing this evening.
Thank you.

Carolyn Mortellaro

80 Concord Street, Nashua NH 03064

The Barker family has a unique opportunity.

They could respond to the many neighbors and patrons of Greeley Park petitioning and NOT sell toa
developer.

They could be a part of the legacy that has generously enhanced not only their family but the community in
which they are still a part of.

Would their serene family home have been as desirable if there were 40 condos abutting it with hundreds of
vehicles a day passing by?

I'm not suggesting a donation, though paying it forward comes to mind...but at least work with the city ona
fair solution that keeps Greeley Park undisturbed.

Remind them there would have been no beloved park for their families to enjoy if the farmland hadn't been
deeded to the city by the grandson of Joseph Greeley who purchased the land in 1801.

Remind them there would be no iconic stone rest house and beautiful fountain, the backdrop of countless
family celebrations, community events and photographs, if in 1908 John E. Cotton hadn’t donated $5,000
(approximately$155k today). Remind them the Historic North End of Nashua, specifically Greeley Park, is
special, and they have the power to preserve its magical destination for future generations.

Greeley Park is a public park in Nashua, New Hampshire. United States, occupying 125 acres (51 ha) extending
from the Merrimack River. across Concord Street, to Manchester Street. The property was originally bought in 1801
by Joseph Greeley. who passed it on to his son after his death. The land was deeded to the city of Nashua in 1896
by Joseph Thornton Greeley. the grandson of the original Joseph Greeley. In 1908, John E. Cotton®! donated
$5000, an amount that was "matched by city funds", to change the Greeley Farm into a public park. The money was
used to create a “stone and cement rest house, a fountain, a shallow pond, a gravel walk, and flower beds”.2!

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