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From: snewmannh@aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 12:49 PM
To: Board of Aldermen
Ce: Donchess, James
Subject: Re: Mask Ordinance followup
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To: Nashua Board of Aldermen
Cc: Mayor Donchess
Re: follow-up to Ordinance 0-20-018
“A judge says Nashua’s face-covering ordinance and the governor's declaration of a state of
emergency will stand while they're being challenged in court.”
With the Nashua mask requirement in place, what is being done about enforcement?
Since the Nashua mask ordinance was passed, I’ve seen various ‘information notices’ posted at
stores’ entrances. There are some notices that reference Nashua’s mask ordinance and others that
use the CDC mask recommendation information sheet. There are stores that offer masks to
customers if they don’t have one, and I've seen a very simple straightforward sign recently, that
stated that if you're not wearing a mask, you don't get service.
The enforcement mechanism seems to be problematic. _| was told by one business that their
corporate position is that it isn’t their responsibility to be the ‘enforcers’.
One suggestion is that a clearly stated, uniform information sheet be developed by the City/Dept. of
Public Health, (if it hasn’t already been done), and that it be required to be posted at ALL Nashua
places of business. | Businesses would also have the option of having a NO Mask ~ NO Service
option, if they choose.
Also, businesses could have masks available, that could be given or sold to customers who aren't
wearing a mask.
Maybe most importantly, though — we all need to know how the ordinance will be enforced.
If the ordinance as it stands right now, needs any revisions, | hope that you will consider that also.
Thanks --
Sue Newman — Ward 2
25 Charlotte Ave. -
