a 501c3 non-profit with a mission centered around economic and cultural vibrancy in Downtown Nashua, NH
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The Downtowner
Your Source For All Things Local!
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For more Downtown information, visit DowntownNashua.org
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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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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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IMAGINE NASHUA â LET’S PLAN OUR FUTURE!
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Join city planners for a virtual meeting to kickoff
Imagine Nashua:
6 pm Thursday, Nov. 5
What is Imagine Nashua?
“Imagine Nashua is the Cityâs first Master Planning or Comprehensive Planning process in almost 20 years; the last one was adopted in 2002 but started in 2000,” explains Sarah Marchant, AICP, Community Development Division Director. “The reason it is so important to get involved in this process is that a year from now we will be updating the Cityâs land use code to reflect what we hear from the community. The Land Use code are the laws and regulations which govern the what, where and how people can redevelop or develop in the City.
“Specifically, we are going to be diving deeper into six topic areas already stated, to try to understand what people love about Nashua today and what we could maybe do better in the future, to ensure the rules we have or will put in place reflect those ideas and values,” Marchant said.
She also stressed why it is so critical that the committee hears from the whole of our community. “We donât want this document to only reflect a few people or the views of any one group. The goal is to hear from the very diverse people who make up this community, so as we build out in the future, we know what is important,” she explained.
Some questions that will be considered include:
- Do we need to invest in more sports field space or natural open space?
- Where will the new housing go that is needed to support our existing community and businesses?
- Where should we encourage job centers?
- How important is it for us to provide roadway or trail space for people to bike and walk to destinations vs. taking their car?
- How do we encourage and support the future rail service and the bus system?
- How do we best accommodate our amazing arts community in public and private spaces?
- Based on our energy goals, how can we encourage new development and redevelopment to do better?
Read the full intention and schedule of input meetings planned,
in our blog below.
And get involved!
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CITY OF NASHUA IS AAA RATED BY S&P!
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Standard & Poor’s reaffirms Nashua
AAA Bond Rating
The office of City Hall Nashua announced that Standard & Poor’s has reaffirmed a AAA Bond Rating for the city â its highest rating possible, citing the cityâs strong budgetary performance, strong city management and a strong economy.
Read our blog for more details!
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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END 68 HOURS OF HUNGER FOOD DRIVE
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Drop-off Food Drive
9 amânoon Saturday, Oct. 24
End 68 Hours of Hunger urges you to join in assisting your neighbors with their drop-off food drive this Saturday, from 9 am to noon, at 17 Airport Road.
Please pick up a few items from their wish list, above, and bring them over to their office at 17 Airport Road. It will be a drive-thru, so you never have to get out of your car.
End 68 Hours of Hunger provides bags of non-perishable food to children who face food insecurity at home. We feed approximately 350 children each week.
Thank you for helping feed Nashua’s children!
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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CHECK OUT OUR LOCAL MUSIC SCHOOL, VIRTUALLY!
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Nashua Community Music School
Virtual Open House
Wednesday, Oct. 28
Kids and families: 5â5:30 pm
Adult students: 7:30â8 pm
Nashua Community Music School will hold a virtual Open House next Wednesday, with two sessions â at 5 pm for families and children, and at 7:30 pm for adult students.
This will be a great opportunity to get to know everything the school has to offer. Event will include:
Virtual facility tour (with a musical scavenger hunt for the little ones)
Interactive group class and private lesson demos
Music therapy Q-and-A
Q-and-A with Executive Director, Lindsay Rinaldi
CLICK HERE to sign up and receive the private Zoom link via email.
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BOO-YEAH! ANOTHER MOVIE NIGHT ADDED!
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Spooky Halloween Movie Night at Greeley Park!
6â9 pm Thursday, Oct. 29
Addams Family (2019) â movie will start at dusk
The first planned movie night has already filled up! So due to high demand, Nashua Parks & Rec has added a second Movie Night! Come on down to Greeley Park at 100 Concord Street and enjoy a fun family movie!
FAMILY PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Families will be assigned to a social-distanced section of the lawn to enjoy the movie from. Make sure to bring something to sit on (Chairs, blankets, etc.)
Social distancing rules will be in effect and masks are required while you are traveling to and from your assigned space.
Everyone is encouraged to dress up in their Halloween Costume!
All families must check in at the check in table before heading to the lawn.
Families will receive Halloween candy goodie bags upon arrival.
When registering, please register one “head of household,” and then list the additional family members where prompted. Limit per section: 6.
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JOB OPENING IN DOWNTOWN NASHUA!
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Fortin Gage is looking for delivery drivers!
How would you like a job where you always brightened someone’s day? Our friends at Fortin Gage Flower & Gift Shop are seeking delivery persons to do just that! Contact the store and let them know you’re ready to work!
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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LIVE MUSIC IS BACK DOWNTOWN!
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Have you been craving live music and crisp autumnal evenings with an adult beverage and a few friends? Us, too! We’re beginning to see our Downtown Nashua restaurants and pubs offering outdoor entertainment, and we encourage you to go down and support them!
Fratello’s at 194 Main Street has music 6â9 pm MondaysâThursdays and 6â9:30 pm Friday and Saturday. This weekend:
Friday â Jodee Frawlee
Saturday â Henry LaLiberte
Saturday â Connor Coburn at 8 pm
Peddler’s Daughter at 48 Main Street generally has musicians Fridays and Saturdays, 8â11 pm. Call to confirm.
Stella Blu at 70 E. Pearl Street has musicians Sundays outdoors from 3â6 pm.
Tostaos at 170 Main Street has live music 7â10 pm Thursdays.
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ARE YOU A DOWNTOWN VENUE PRESENTING LIVE MUSIC?
LET US KNOW!
Please email us at [email protected] with your upcoming musicians, so we can share the info with our readers!
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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Thank you for being a subscriber to The Downtowner!
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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.
We’re happy to share information about your upcoming event in and around Downtown Nashua! 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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