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Reported environmental violations and enforcement failures

At the 5/27 Conservation Commission meeting, members reported that a developer at Mountain Base Pond Road is allegedly ignoring approved plans—clearing trees and installing septic/wells unauthorized, causing runoff into local... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/goffstown/conservation-commission/2026-05-27/ #MeetingWatch #GoffstownNH

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The Commission's perceived lack of actual authority/influence

The Goffstown Conservation Commission admitted a difficult reality at the 5/27 meeting: they often feel their opposition to certain developments is ignored by other boards, leading them to shift toward a 'more constructive'... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/goffstown/conservation-commission/2026-05-27/ #MeetingWatch #GoffstownNH

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Development oversight and runoff concerns

The Conservation Commission recommended approval for a new duplex at 12 South Mast Street LLC on 5/27. While they noted concerns over increased runoff and impervious surfaces, they are moving forward with conditions rather... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/goffstown/conservation-commission/2026-05-27/ #MeetingWatch #GoffstownNH

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Is the Goffstown Conservation Commission actually able to protect our environment, or are they just going through the motions? Evidence from the 5/27 meeting suggests a growing gap between Commission oversight and real-world enforcement. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #GoffstownNH

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At the May 27 meeting, members raised alarms about Mountain Base Pond Road. A builder is allegedly clearing trees and installing septic/wells in violation of previously approved plans, causing runoff into streams. This follows a project the Commission previously rejected.

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The frustration was palpable. One member noted that because the Commission's denials are often ignored by the Planning Board, they have shifted to being 'more constructive' rather than strictly opposing bad projects. This changes the very nature of their oversight.

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With unauthorized clearing happening in real-time at Mountain Base Pond Road, the Commission is now forced to draft formal complaint letters to the DPW. We need to ask: if the Commission’s decisions can be bypassed, how are our wetlands actually being protected?

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Stay tuned as we follow the fallout of the Mountain Base Pond Road violation and how the Town responds to these reported environmental breaches. #Goffstown #Accountability https://meetingwatch.org/nh/goffstown/conservation-commission/2026-05-27/

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During the Goffstown Conservation Commission meeting on May 27, a serious issue was brought to the floor regarding environmental enforcement: potential unauthorized construction at Mountain Base Pond Road.

Members reported that a developer—at a site the Commission had previously rejected—appears to be clearing trees and installing septic systems and wells in direct violation of approved plans. This unauthorized work is reportedly causing significant runoff into local streams. This highlights a frustrating pattern where the Commission’s expertise and decisions appear to be bypassed by developers and other town boards.

In fact, the discussion revealed a concerning shift in how the Commission operates. Members admitted that because they feel their opposition to certain projects is often ignored, they have moved toward a 'more constructive' approach rather than a strictly protective one. 

While the Commission has committed to sending an official letter of concern and consulting with the DPW, this situation raises a fundamental question for Goffstown residents: If the Conservation Commission's guidance can be ignored without consequence, what real protection do our natural resources actually have? https://meetingwatch.org/nh/goffstown/conservation-commission/2026-05-27/ #MeetingWatch #GoffstownNH