Date: December 6, 2021 at 5:00:29 PM EST
To: WilshireL@nashuanh.gov
Subject: Barriers
I am writing to let you know that I am against the
barriers being reinstalled for the next three years on
Main St.
I 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.
I 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.
I never shopped downtown this year as I usually do
as I 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 .
I 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 .
I 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
Sent from my iPhone
