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| | Dear –FNAME–, As we work to adjust programming for this summer, we’re really grateful to be preparing to present the Nashua Farmers Market starting on June 21st. We’re especially grateful for your support. This week, we exceeded our goal for small donations to support the Nashua Farmers Market! Thank you so much to everyone who contributed – in a time where sponsorships are a major challenge to bring in to support our programs – we rest assured that our community will step up to help us with the lift – and make great things happen that support our quality of life. That’s what community is all about, working together to support one another success, and to make all of our lives better. So, thank you! We’re also very pleased to share with you that another program that we are a part of producing will still be taking place this year, albeit adjusted in response to the times. This year will be the third annual Nashua Pride! With this event attracting over 3,000 people to celebrate and affirm each June, it is simply not possible to hold the parade and festival in a socially distanced way – but we’re still looking forward to connecting with you for 2020’s Virtual Nashua Pride Event. This event will feature performances, a drag show, speakers and more – and be streamed live on June 21st! Nashua will still have Pride this year, and we’re exited to be a part of it! Stay tuned! Last, and most certainly not least – I’d like to recognize those who have served in the US Military, and lost their lives. Our country, our way of life, and our liberty would not be possible if not for those who have dedicated their lives to serving our country. Each year, Nashua does an incredible job presenting a Memorial Day parade and we gather along Main Street to remember those who have served. This year, it simply is not possible to conduct the Memorial Day Parade and gather along Main Street as we do in a safe and healthy manner – but that leaves us with no less gratitude for their solemn oath and great sacrifice. Thank you especially to the families who survive our lost service men and women, for living with the loss of a loved one is an enduring pain – and we owe them our deepest gratitude. If you are out for a drive, walk, or bike ride this weekend, consider taking the Broad Street Parkway to check out over 40 newly installed banners along the parkway, placed in recognition of community members who have served. We hope you have the opportunity to enjoy the weather this weekend, we all deserve a little rest and sunshine, Executive Director
Great American Downtown | | |
| | NASHUA STRONG! Grab a tote bag and show your support! | | |
| | | Let’s Share Our Strength! The Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce has designed this tote in solidarity with our members and the Nashua community in a time of uncertainty. Join in support by purchasing a limited edition âNashua Strongâ tote from Mint Printworks. | | |
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| | A portion of the tote bag sales proceeds will go directly to the United Wayâs COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund for Greater Nashua. This fund supports social service nonprofits that provide basic needs, including food, clothing, and shelter. Through microgrants, this fund is supporting access to and acquisition of critical supplies needed to continue safely delivering core services to the community. Pre-order campaign runs through this Friday, May 22. Order today! | | |
| | Our photo of the week was submitted by Downtowner Craig Michaud, and we would like to join the community in congratulating Nashua’s Seniors from Nashua High School South, Nashua High School North, and Bishop Guertin! Do you have some great pictures of our vibrant Downtown you’d like to show off? Post them to our Facebook page, or send them to us by email! We love to share images that capture the beauty and excitement of Downtown Nashua. | | |
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| | UNITED FOR SAFETY AND COMMUNITY! | | |
| | Mask Up! Covid-19 mask distribution daily through Sunday, May 31 10 am â 2 pm at Nashua City Hall Plaza For the rest of the month, United Way of Greater Nashua and volunteers will be distributing masks daily at Nashua’s City Hall Plaza to all who need them. A few more volunteer spots are still available; if you can help, please Register here. Donate! United Way of Greater Nashua is also organizing a one-day food drive; at press time, 24 volunteers are still needed ASAP to accomplish this. Volunteers are needed to station themselves at food stores to collect food donations from shoppers. Volunteers will be assigned to stores in pairs, and may sign up in teams of two. Please bring a chair and a small table for flyers. Register here. | | |
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| | DOWNTOWN IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS! | | |
| | Looking to Eat, Shop and Support Local? Your neighbors are ready to serve you! | | |
| | Monday marked the reopening of many restaurants and shops in Downtown Nashua. As they endeavor to provide their best service to you with increased awareness of social distancing and sanitation measures, please consider patronizing these locally owned businesses and show them we’re here to help them recover. READ OUR BLOG HERE to see a list of stores and restaurants who advised us of their business hours as of press-time. We’ll continue to update it, so stop by again if you’re looking for a specific vendor. Please respect our friends and neighbors in food service and retail by adhering to safety precautions and posted rules (you may see the signs below posted around town). These temporary inconveniences are far outweighed by the benefits for our economy and the health of the community. THANK YOU! (NEED MASKS? Scroll back to the previous info panel and get yours at City Hall!) | | |
| | RAISE A GLASS OF SOMETHING LOCAL! | | |
| | Caffeine King! Owner Sam Brest isn’t letting the current situation prevent him from offering you more than a dozen choices of thoughtfully sourced and in-house roasted coffee beans. Watch their Facebook page for weekly specials â and don’t forget to try their incredible maple kettle corn! Read more about Brest in this Telegraph article â written back in the day by our own Marketing Coordinator, Kathleen Palmer.
MondayâFriday: 9 amâ5 pm (please call first) Phone: (603) 577-8899 https://www.kingdavidcoffee.com | | |
| | | Brewery of the Week! Downtown Nashua is home to some fantastic breweries, most of which are still up and running to keep those pint glasses at home full. This week, we’re featuring Martha’s Exchange Restaurant & Brewery! A downtown landmark since it opened in 1936 as Martha’s Sweet Shoppe, the family-owned business at 185 Main Street has evolved into a restaurant and craft brewery â in fact, Nashuaâs first and only micro-brewery at the time. The Fokas family and their staff invite you to join them for outdoor dining from noonâ8 pm this week, weather permitting. Takeout and delivery can be called in at (603) 883-8781 for pick-up during special social distancing hours: Open this week for Outdoor Seating! Daily noonâ8 pm Weather permitting;
takeout and curbside also available. ThursdayâSaturday 4â 8 pm (takeout and delivery only) Phone: (603) 883-8781 https://www.marthas-exchange.com | | |
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| | THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS | | |
| | BEAUTIFYING DOWNTOWN’S RIVERFRONT! | | |
| | Herbicide spraying notice Wednesday and Thursday, May 20â21 As part of the continued maintenance of the riverfront, the City of Nashua will be applying herbicides to the invasive species on the riverbanks along the north side near Cotton Mill Square, and on the south side of the Nashua River from the Cotton Transfer Bridge near Clocktower Place to the railroad bridge near BAE Systems. The City has hired a licensed contractor to apply the herbicides under a permit issued by the NH Department of Agriculture. Additional work to manage stumps and other vegetation is ongoing. | | |
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| | NOT in need? Please consider donating or volunteering with these great organizations and programs helping our community! | | |
| | The Nashua Soup Kitchen has been working overtime to meet the needs of our neighbors – here is a fun new way to support their work! Registration is now open! Join The Gate City Striders in their Social Distance Running Series! The proceeds from the first series will go to our programming here at Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter. Check out their facebook and website for more information, and sign up below! | | |
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food assistance | | |
| | A coalition of area non-profits is working together to ensure that nobody is hungry in these challenging times. The Greater Nashua Food Council has put together a great resource page. If you are experiencing trouble keeping food on the table, this is a great starting point. | | |
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| | Thank you for being a subscriber to The Downtowner! | | |
| | Great American Downtown is a Nashua based 501c3 Nonprofit Corporation that provides coordination, collaboration and partnerships that unify the entire Nashua community around a common vision for an attractive downtown that is vibrant, viable and truly reflects the character of our city. Learn all about our wide variety of programs here. If you would like to submit an event to be featured in The Downtowner, or are interested in any other sponsorship and marketing opportunities through Great American Downtown, contact our Downtown Marketing Coordinator at [email protected]. | | |
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