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On the Street: could the City do more to support downtown businesses?

LORI STACY   Yes, I'd like to see the downtown area maybe like a little Northampton.

LORI STACY Yes, I’d like to see the downtown area maybe like a little Northampton.

KYLE CANOLE   I'm from Milford, Mass. and this looks nothing like "my" downtown. I would hope the city could give tax breaks or other incentives for these businesses. Lots of small shops here, it's nice.

KYLE CANOLE I’m from Milford, Mass. and this looks nothing like “my” downtown. I would hope the city could give tax breaks or other incentives for these businesses. Lots of small shops here, it’s nice.

LOU SIROIS   I do think that the people in local government could show a stronger presence and maybe their constituents might also follow.

LOU SIROIS I do think that the people in local government could show a stronger presence and maybe their constituents might also follow.

JOE WYNN   I think they could do more for the beautification of the downtown area now that the Business Improvement District is dissolved.

JOE WYNN I think they could do more for the beautification of the downtown area now that the Business Improvement District is dissolved.

ABBY McNUTT   They could do more to help the downtown businesses. Shopping especially.

ABBY McNUTT They could do more to help the downtown businesses. Shopping especially.

MEL SMITH   Yes, I think they could consider maybe a 'First Friday' event where businesses can give specials for a day. It might get people out here.

MEL SMITH Yes, I think they could consider maybe a ‘First Friday’ event where businesses can give specials for a day. It might get people out here.

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