Graham, Donna
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From: Sharon Tamposi
Sent: Monday, December 06, 2021 5:00 PM
To: Wilshire, Lori
Ce: Graham, Donna
Subject: Barriers
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| am writing to let you know that | am against the barriers being reinstalled for the next three years on Main St.
| was a proponent for these barriers during COVID and sent Mayor Donchess a picture of Winter Park Florida and their
success with these barriers for restaurant dining.
| have friends that both own restaurants and run businesses in downtown Nashua.
The barriers were unnecessary this year and caused many downtown businesses financial hardships.
| never shopped downtown this year as | usually do as | did not want to fight the horrendous backups, could not find
parking, and felt it was dangerous to exit my vehicle anywhere on the street or side streets .
Many of the seats outside Surf and other restaurants that were in the streets remained empty except for a few nights
during the weekends .
| have seen pedestrians almost hit trying to cross the street as drivers are not paying attention.
The small businesses have definitely felt the loss of customers walking on the sidewalks and shopping .
| will continue to avoid downtown shopping and dining if the barriers are reinstalled .
The barriers are creating a nuisance to both drivers and pedestrians .
Please do not vote to expand the barriers .
Thank You
Sharon Tamposi
39 Indian Rock Rd
Nashua NH
603-508-2260
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