March 3, 2022
To: Nashua Board of Alderman
Re: Downtown Nashua’s Jersey Barriers
| write this letter as a 4-generation downtown business owner located one block from Main Street in
Nashua. Our business has been at the same location since June 1, 1928. My family and our business
have been longtime supporters and members of the Downtown Nashua Association and The Greater
Nashua Chamber of Commerce. Recently, | was informed that the Board of Alderman is considering
extending the use of Jersey barriers on Main Street downtown for another year. | write this letter
because my schedule does not allow me to appear in person at the upcoming hearing regarding this
matter.
First let me state, | appreciate the many hours people volunteer their time to bring vitality back to the
downtown area. | and my family all enjoy the many restaurants and shops on Main Street frequently.
As a business owner however, sending my employees out for deliveries or to the bank has been less
than enjoyable as the traffic flow has been slower since the Jersey barriers were implemented. Luckily
snowstorms have been minimal since the Jersey barriers were set up, but driving down Main St, with a
UPS or FED EX or another type of large delivery vehicle double parked...just affects the flow of traffic
even more. This has definitely cost our business and many other “non-restaurant businesses” lots of
inconveniences, time and money.
During the Pandemic, | supported the installation of the Jersey barriers to provide all downtown
restaurants the opportunity for more outdoor seating. With masks mandates recently lifted and
knowing what we know about Covid at this time, there is no reason why all restaurants can’t return to
serving their customers inside their restaurants and on their sidewalks. For this reason, | do not support
the extension of keeping the Jersey barriers in the downtown area.
Steven C Lesieur, President
MAYNARD & LESIEUR INC
31 W. Hollis St
Nashua NH 03060
