Board Of Aldermen

The City of Nashua has brought together architects, performing arts center experts, community leaders, arts and
performance organizations, private performance oriented businesses, elected officials, and the broader
community to the conversation. The City and its consultants have produced a report and plan that indicate that

the 201 Main Street Building (formerly Alec's Shoes) would be the best site, and that an audience size of 500-700
is the right fit for the region.

The City of Nashua has brought together architects, performing arts center experts, community leaders, arts and
performance organizations, private performance oriented businesses, elected officials, and the broader
community to the conversation. The City and its consultants have produced a report and plan that indicate that
the 201 Main Street Building (formerly Alec's Shoes) would be the best site, and that an audience size of 500-700
is the right fit for the region.

September 12, 2017
Aldermen Brian McCarthy re: R-17-116
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The recently released report by Americans for the Arts provides significant insight
in the value of a vibrant arts and cultural presence in a community. !n fact, the four
New Hampshire communities studied benefited from a combined $120 MILLION
positive economic impact from audience-goers in 2015 alone. Of that, local
government revenues from taxes, fees and licenses totaled $6,536,000.

Greater Nashua

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Phone: 603 881-8333
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The Honorable Brian McCarthy
President, Nashua Board of Aldermen
229 Main Street

Nashua, NH 03060 a

Dear Aldermapyabdstty,

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President McCarthy

I’m telling you tonight what the reasons are of why | voted against it.

Alderman Cookson

Thank you.

President McCarthy

| just do not believe we can get it done in that period of time.

Alderman Cookson

| appreciate that. Thank you so much.

Committee announcements:

Alderwoman Melizzi-Golja

PEDC next Tuesday, on the 19", and Strategic Planning on Thursday, the 21°.

ADJOURNMENT

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Alderman Wilshire

| am disappointed tonight that the arts thing didn’t pass, but | do appreciate the efforts of my colleague,
Alderman Clemons, in getting it to the voters. Hopefully we have success there. | want to thank you,
Alderman Clemons, for doing that.

Alderman Schoneman

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REMARKS BY THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN

Alderman Lopez

There is an event this Saturday, the Arts Olympics at 1:00 p.m., downtown. Anybody who is interested in the
arts, | definitely suggest you come check it out. It’s a first time event and it should be very interesting.

Alderman O’Brien

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Paul Chasse, 26 Balcom Street.

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Alderman Cookson

| understand. I’m just explaining why | am asking the question. You’re going to stop me after all of this? | think it’s
poor taste.

President McCarthy
It’s out of order. We took a vote.
Alderman Cookson
Poor taste, Alderman McCarthy.

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