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| | Dear –FNAME–, As Nashua, and NH look to better days ahead, we are pleased to bring you news about progress from the City of Nashua, and the State of NH. We’ll continue to keep you up to date in the coming weeks and months, as local businesses and organizations begin to “flex open” as we meet a balance of health and safety, and the restoration of activity and the recovery for NH’s small business driven economy unfolds. This Friday the City of Nashua conducted their weekly live press conference, and covered the many facets of Nashua’s response, including expanded testing and tracing capacity. You can check out that recording here. The Governor also held a press conference this afternoon on what the State of NH is calling Stay at Home 2.0. You can find the relative press release here, and learn about the updated changing practices as NH works toward a phased reopening of facilities and businesses throughout the state. Most notably Barbers, Salons, and retail shops will be permitted to open on May 11th, with reduced occupancy guidelines, and with other safety measures in place. Restaurants will have the ability to open for outdoor dining, with safety measures in place, starting on May 18th. With Stay at Home 2.0, caution and care are still warranted. Social distancing, wearing of masks in settings where it is not possible, staying at home whenever possible, and being especially mindful of hygiene at all times, but especially when you must go out, are all still recommended practices. Though playground structures, skate parks, and sport courts are closed in Nashua – NH’s Stay at Home Advisory and Nashua Public Health recommendations do still allow for walks in your neighborhood, or nearby parks. It’s a great time to get out for a walk and some sunshine along Nashua’s Heritage Rail Trail, at Mines Falls Park, or the Nashua Riverwalk! This is a great way to beat cabin fever, while still practicing social distancing. Maintain at least 6 feet of distance from fellow explorers, and avoid direct contact, like handshakes and high fives with friends you might see out, when possible. For more on what social distancing is all about, check out this great article from The Atlantic – and for more information and resources, visit the Nashua Public Health website here. Be well, and stay safe, Paul Shea Executive Director Great American Downtown | | |
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| | All Tee’d Up! Support Our Mission | | |
| | In case you missed it, Mint Printworks has launched their COMMUNITEES Shop, in partnership with some of the great businesses and organizations you know and love! Tee’s feature logos from restaurants, breweries, bakeries, and organizations like Great American Downtown. Please consider purchasing a shirt (or shirts for the whole family) to help support our work, and support local businesses and organizations here in Nashua! | | |
| | Our photo of the week was shared by the Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce, and you may recognize some familiar faces! Area businesses and organizations teamed up remotely, to send a positive message: “Greater Nashua, We mss you and want to thank you for supporting local businesses and our community. Stay strong” Our resiliency here in the community will depend a great deal on the extent to which each of us choose to Support Local when and how they can. Thank you to everyone keeping that in mind, and in practice – and to all of our fellow Chamber members for teaming up in this fun way to send that message! 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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| | Looking For Some Inspiration? Our friends at Nashua Parks & Recreation know fun when they see it, and have been serving up some great ideas to keep families entertained! From home made ice cream recipes, to coloring pages, scavenger hunt walks, home obstacle courses, and many more ideas – follow them on Facebook! | | |
| | | Artist of the Week! Supporting local when and how you can includes artists and artisans, of course! | | |
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| | RAISE A GLASS OF SOMETHING LOCAL! | | |
| | Coffee Anyone? Though our friends at Bonhoeffer’s Cafe have temporarily closed, to ensure the health and safety of staff and customers – you can support local by ordering their tasty beans online! The best part of waking up is Local in your cup! They’d like to express a huge thank you to everyone who has been purchasing their coffee online! | | |
| | | 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! Whether you’re hoisting The Abbots Habit, a Volstead 33, or a Hopkins DIPA – why not raise a glass (or can/growler) from Nashua’s old school brewery?This week they will be open for Takeout & Delivery Thursday – Saturday 4PM – 8 PM!! Prime rib, burgers, lobster stuffed haddock, and their Family Deals have been popular items lately. There may be a couple changes to the menu so keep an eye on their Facebook page. Looking forward to serving you again this weekend!! Phone: (603) 883-8781
Online: http://www.toasttab.com/marthas-exchange | | |
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| | Good News from NPL As you may have heard, the Nashua Telegraph is going digital-only Monday-Friday. Don’t have a digital subscription? Don’t worry! Nashua Public Library has got you covered! You can access the Telegraph through the library’s website for free — all you need is your library card number. Just click the button below to see all the digital newspapers NPL subscribes to, and scroll down to Nashua Telegraph Collection. If you have any questions, or need any help, we’re available through the chat window on the library’s main page, or via email at [email protected]. | | |
| | Star Wars day is nearly here! You won’t have to travel to a galaxy far, far away to celebrate on May the Fourth, though — there are loads of Star Wars ebooks for all ages in our Hoopla collection! Just go to https://www.nashualibrary.org/, scroll down to the emedia section, and click on Hoopla! Enjoy, and may the Force be with you! | | |
| | | Non-Profit of the Week!
United Way of Greater Nashua The United Way has been a central partner in the response to COVID-19, ensuring access to food and resources for our at risk neighbors. They are coordinating a Community Wide Food Drive, which will be held on Saturday, May 2nd from 9AM to 2PM. They have 21 different local grocery stores participating. This is how we Live United! If you can’t come out to shop to donate, you can use this link to donate to this cause —-> https://buff.ly/3aVAEvA Stores Participating:
Brookside Mini Mart
Merrimack Food Mart
Nashua Convenience
Palmer’s Market
State Line Convenient Mart
Arz Mini Market
Harbor Mart
Homestead Grocery and Deli
Ayotte’s Stateline Market
Cora’s Market
House By the Side of the Road Convenience Center
Hudson Stateline Convenience
La Michaocana Mkt
Global Flavors
Lanna Asian Mkt
Shaws North Merrrimack
Shaws South Merrimack
Hannaford Nashua
Hannaford Hudson
Captain’s Corner
Hollis Village Grocery #UnitedFoodDrive #NashuaStrong #LiveUnited #Covid19Response#NashuaNH #NashuaUnitedStrong #Thankful #StandTogether#CommunitySupport #SupportLocal #FoodDrive | | |
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| | 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 here! | | |
| | A coalition of area non-profits is working together to ensure that no-one need go 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. | | |
| | | Before the COVID-19 school closure, End 68 Hours of Hunger food bags provided 7 meals and 3 snacks for children each weekend. Currently, their bags provide up to 14 meals and 6 snacks for children to help fight hunger while the stay-at-home order is in place. Since the school shutdown started one month ago, they have provided 28,700 meals for children. This would not be possible without community support. Every food donation dropped in their shed helps. Every penny donated goes to purchasing food for kids. This week’s most needed items are:
Crackers (Ritz, Saltines, or Graham)
Instant Pancake Mix
Squeezable Jelly
Cans of Parmesan Cheese
Canned Pasta – Ravioli, Beefaroni, etc.
Add these items to your shopping list, and drop them at their donation shed at 17 Airport Rd (at the back of the building) is open 24/7 for drop offs. THANK YOU!! | | |
| | United Way of Greater Nashua is in need of volunteers to deliver school lunches to Nashua students who live in outlying areas of the city. Volunteers will ride city busses with one other volunteer to various locations in Nashua from 11am to 3pm to deliver the lunches. This is a recurring need for every Monday, Wednesday, or Friday for the coming weeks. Register below, or email them at [email protected]. | | |
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| | SUPPORT LOCAL WHEN & HOW YOU CAN | | |
| | Small businesses is BIG here in NH. Weâre a state of do-ers and makers, with a drive to serve our neighbors. In fact, 93 percent of New Hampshireâs companies are small businesses! Make a commitment to support local when and how you can, so the businesses and friends who have been there for us to meet out needs in the good times will be here with us and standing strong as we enter a period of economic recovery. | | |
| | Eat Local Two Great Restaurants Offering Delivery & TakeoutFody’s
Great American Tavern “One of the greatest material comforts in life might be a meal cooked by someone else paired with a refreshing libation poured by another. A perfectly char-grilled burger and a crisp, cold beer; a creamy pasta dish and a glass of wine; buffalo wings and a martini (this is a judgement-free zone); add friends, warm and knowledgeable staff and good music, and youâd have had any given night at Fodyâs Great American Tavern.” Visit their website, and read more @ The Telegraph Here.
San Francisco Kitchen “A Main Street staple for the past 25 years, San Francisco Kitchen has been meticulously serving up East-West fusion and sushi with a true love for their community. Fondly referred to as âSan Franâ by regulars, they bring a fresh and comforting West Coast vibe to even the most bitter-cold, snowy Nashua night.” Visit their website, and read more @ The Telegraph Here. | | |
| | | Shop Local
Two Great Shops Retail Businesses are adapting to meet your needs! This week, we’re highlighting two local businesses – who are ready to serve your needs! Nashua Farmers Exchange Shopping with our friends at the Nashua Farmers Exchange is a great way to meet your gardening, landscaping, and other home agricultural needs! They are providing curbside service to customers on a one-by-one basis. Please remain outside at least 6 ft. back from our door. Make a list or call them with your order: (603) 883-9531. They will greet you, process your order and get it to you. Check out some of their offerings on their website here! Looking to start a raised garden bed at your home? Check out Grow Nashua’s offering of 4×4 and 4×8 foot raised beds for sale, as a fundraiser to support their work. Learn more here!
Nashua Coins & Collectibles Nashua Coins and Collectibles is a collectibles outlet, buying and selling Coins, Gold, Silver, antiques, Estate Jewelry, and objects of art. We liken ourselves to the popular television show and call ourselves âThe Nashua Pickersâ where they buy and sell anything Old and Interesting!
They offer a complete line of rare coins, bullion items, supplies and a wide variety of collectibles. Small Cents is now a subsidiary of Nashua Coins and collectibles is devoted exclusively to auctions. | | |
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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. 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 Executive Director at [email protected]. | | |
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