Most concerning is Nashua’s proposal to require face coverings in any commercial or residential complex that
has two or more units. The proposed ordinance requires a sign at the public entrance that says “FACE
COVERINGS REQUIRED.” There is no exception for commercial and residential complexes that are not open
to the public. This requirement states that face coverings must be worn at all times in those commercial and
residential buildings (even duplexes), even when an individual is inside a private area.
It is obvious that more time and thought needs to be given to Nashua’s face covering requirements. The
revised ordinance fails to address many situations that are likely to be encountered by citizens and businesses
in Nashua. The State of NH has puta lot of work into reopening and at no point did the Governor or any
higher level legislating body mandate masks to be worn throughout a city with only the limited exceptions
proposed by Nashua. The revised ordinance is over-simplistic when compared to the regulations set forth by
the Governor's Economic Re-Opening Taskforce and New Hampshire Public Health. Those organizations
have spent a considerable amount of time over the last several months reviewing the various typesof =
industries impacted in New Hampshire and receiving input from stakeholders and public health agencies.
Nashua has not spent nearly the same amount of time as those organizations considering face covering
requirements.
The proposed ordinance is not only unnecessary, but it is making it harder to simply live and work in this city.
The miscommunication of information and the manner in which these rules and policies are made to create
confusion, and fail to address the many businesses and industries impacted. | ask that you reconsider the
passage of the revised face covering ordinance, and furthermore, to rescind the current ordinance and utilize
the requirements set forth in the Governor's Emergency Orders.
Kerry Litka
24 Forsythia Dr, Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 568-8445
