Graham, Donna
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From: lisa
Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2021 5:23 PM
To: WilshireL@nashuanh.cov; Board of Aldermen
Cc: Graham, Donna
Subject: Jersey Barriers
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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
We are not in favor of the concrete barriers on Main Street in any manner at any time. Nashua taxpayers spent millions
building the Broad Street Parkway and we still have congestion problems downtown. We once witnessed several police
cars trying to get down Main Street in an emergency and they were thwarted by the barriers and the extra traffic they
caused. Furthermore, what gives the city the right to pick the winners and losers of Nashua businesses? Why do the
Main Street restaurants get special privileges, while other Nashua restaurants do not? Lastly, these barriers are
expensive and they're an eyesore! I’ve never been so embarrassed by our formerly lovely downtown Nashua. The
graffiti “art” on the barriers makes the downtown area look like a 3" world location. Because of these conditions, we
have chosen not to patronize the Main Street businesses who are receiving favored status. There’s no issue with any
restaurant participating in sidewalk dining, but let’s keep it out of the streets.
Please permanently rid our downtown of these hazardous and ugly barriers!
Sincerely,
Lisa Lapin & Terrence Sweeney
20 Booth Street
Nashua, NH 03060
603-595-8485
