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	Photo of the Week


	Our photo of the week features one of over a dozen Downtown dining spots, that are ready to greet diners with some sunshine, fresh air, and expanded outdoor seating! Last Friday, the Department of Public Works was out all day in the heat deploying Jersey Barriers to narrow Main Street to two lanes, with a center turning lane – to allow for expanded outdoor dining under new health and safety guidelines developed by state and local health authorities. âââââââSome have asked, and we are happy to share that Nashua Fire, Police, and all City departments have been a part of the planning process, and the layout was determined with clearance needs for emergency vehicles in mind. The safety, traffic impact, and usefulness of the layout will be continually monitored by those departments. Adjustments will be made accordingly as time goes on. We are really excited about this ground breaking use of public space, in support of our small business community – and for your enjoyment! Great work to all involved at the City of Nashua! 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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	NATURE THERAPY!


	Garden Tour, Plant and Art Sale to Benefit Symphony NH Sunday, May 31 10 amâ3 pm Business owner of The Big Little Garden, Barb Young, invites you to enjoy a self-guided walk through of her garden this Sunday. She is hosting the free event with an encouraged donation which will be given directly to Symphony NH. This is a self-guided walk through The Big Little Garden to explore unusual plants and plant combinations. Learn about planting for bio-diversity and get ideas for your own garden with the option to purchase some plants. Local artist Galina Gzakacs, owner of Conversations with Clay, will be selling her ceramics in this beautiful setting, with 20% of the proceeds going to Symphony NH. Please maintain a safe distance from others and bring your mask.


	Nashua’s Mask Ordinance: What You Need to Know


	Let’s work together to keep the curve flat! The City of Nashua has issued Ordinance # 0-20-018 effective Friday, May 22, and until further notice, requiring face coverings in public settings where you are unable to maintain social distancing (a distance of six feet between yourself and others). This includes: â Employees of all businesses when interacting with the public and whenever they are within six feet of a co-worker or a customer â Entering any business, including without limitation any outdoor area where business of any sort is conducted, work site, or government building, including trips to the grocery store, pharmacy, doctor, or to receive medical care â Entering a restaurant for the purpose of picking up food for take-out or any other purpose. Members of the public dining outdoors at a restaurant may remove face covering while seated at their table, but are recommended to wear a face covering when interacting with restaurant staff. â Residents, visitors, and members of the public entering or present at a residential or commercial building complex of greater than two units while in common areas and communal spaces â Exceptions for the use of face coverings in public include children under the age of 2 and those unable to wear a face covering due to a medical condition. â Exceptions also include people outside walking, jogging, biking, etc while maintaining social distancing. â The term âface coveringâ refers to a covering made of cloth, fabric, or other soft or permeable material, without holes, that covers the nose, mouth, and surrounding areas of the lower face. â The City of Nashua is taking an educational approach regarding enforcement of this ordinance. The Nashua Police Department and Division of Public Health Environmental Health Staff will be visiting locations if alerted of non-compliance to educate staff, residents, and/or visitors. A fine of up to $1000 is possible with any City of Nashua ordinance, but that is not the goal of Nashua’s enforcement efforts. Public Health Officials have determined that it is possible for an infected individual to transmit certain diseases without exhibiting any symptoms. This ordinance is a public health approach to slow the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses within our community. When individuals are wearing a face covering, they are still recommended to practice the following: â Social distance by remaining 6 feet away from others. â Stay home and avoid close contact with others if sick. â Proper hand washing, often, with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. â Avoid touching their eyes, nose, and mouth. â Cover their mouth when coughing or sneezing. Are you a business owner? For more information, including the full ordinance and printable signage for you to use at your business, please visit https://www.nashuanh.gov/1392/Face-Coverings NEED MASKS? Through Sunday, May 31, United Way of Greater Nashua is distributing them from 10 amâ2 pm at City Hall. More info here.


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	DOWNTOWN IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS!


	Looking to Eat, Shop and Support Local? Your neighbors are ready to serve you!


	As many restaurants and shops in Downtown Nashua 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. Please respect our friends and neighbors in food service and retail by adhering to safety precautions and posted rules. These temporary inconveniences are far outweighed by the benefits for our economy and the health of the community. THANK YOU!

Find open businesses HERE!


	BOOKS AND BEERS!


	Nashua Public Library is still getting books to you! Nashua Public Library now has two more ways to feed your reading craving, without sacrificing your desire to remain socially distant: Books by Mail: Eligibility for the Books by Mail program has been expanded. In addition to people with disabilities or visual impairments, those at high risk for serious illness from COVID-19 are also now eligible. If you live in Nashua and meet at least one of the following criteria, you qualify for Books by Mail: you have disabilities that prevent you from visiting the library you are visually impaired you have a condition that puts you at high risk from COVID-19 you are 60 or older For more details on how to sign up, visit the Books by Mail page here. Curbside book pickup! Starting June 1, library materials will be brought out to your car in the NPL parking lot. You can start ordering materials now by placing holds on them in the online catalog or by calling 603-589-4600. Once curbside pickup begins June 1, holds will be ready for pickup within a few hours (assuming they are not checked out to someone else). You will be notified by email, text, or phone when they are ready (call the library to set that up for faster service). When you arrive, park in a spot with a lawn sign saying âCurbside Pickup,â call 603-589-4600, and tell them the number of your spot. Curbside pickup is available: MondayâThursday, 10 amâ7 pm Saturdays, 10 amâ 2 pm Starts June 1, but you can place holds now. Info here! The library is at 2 Court Street, in the heart of Downtown Nashua. Keep up to date on their Facebook page . Phone: (603) 589-4600 https://www.nashualibrary.org


	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 M illyard Brewery! Located at 25 E. Otterson Street, the Millyard Brewery is a local craft brewer with 13 beers on tap. Offering outdoor seating (capacity for 24), growlers, flight tastings and hot food (and live music during normal operating conditions), they began outdoor trivia again this week, as they and others find ways to open up and offer guests ways to visit. Millyard is a relaxed downtown locale off the beaten path. Current social distancing hours are evolving, and their website is temporarily down for revamping. But as of press time: Wednesdays 6â8 pm Saturdays 1â4 pm Keep up to date on their Facebook page. Phone: (603) 722-0104 (website currently under construction)


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	NONPROFIT OF THE WEEK


	Humane Society for Greater Nashua: Celebrating 120 years! The Humane Society for Greater Nashua has been finding forever homes for dogs, cats and other small animals for more than a century. Located at 24 Ferry Road, the shelter cares for an incredible 2,500+ stray, unwanted and rescued animals annually, until they get to go home with their new families. Could you be their family? Click here to find a new friend! Help the HSGN! In May, the Humane Society has found a creative way to keep interacting with the public, and to raise funds for their good work. The Great Catsby virtual auction is auctioning off a number of fun and unique items to raise money for HSGN’s mission of advocating for and enhancing the lives of animals entrusted to their care, to strengthen the human/animal bond. The virtual silent auction will end at 11 pm Saturday, May 30. The live auction will be held 7â8 pm Sunday, May 31 on Facebook and YouTube. See the items HERE. “We are so excited for this virtual fundraising event,” said Katie Boyden, Director of Community Engagement of HSGN. “Our gala is normally our biggest fundraiser of the year, so we are hoping to still find some success with the transition to the digital world.” Can’t participate in the auction? Please consider a donation. Your tax-deductible gift will help provide food, supplies, medical care and shelter for pets awaiting adoption. Follow the HSGN on Facebook or visit their website.

JOIN the Virtual Event HERE


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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 Downtown Marketing Coordinator at [email protected].


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