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Weekly digest · Goffstown, NH

The week in ⁠Goffstown

Jul 20–26, 2026Week 30 · 2026
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1 public meeting analyzed this week.

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What's important ⁠this week

The Planning Board sparked controversy this week by voting to recommend tax-deeding the 1533 Woodbine Ave property without including the item on the public agenda. This move ⁠prevented residents from providing input on a commercial parcel located within a residential zone. The lack of prior notice has raised serious questions regarding local transparency and public participation.

Beyond the off-agenda discussion, the Board officially voted to adopt a comprehensive rewrite of development regulations. These new rules cover everything from stormwater management to accessory dwelling units and will ⁠take effect this Monday, July 27. The rapid implementation of these sweeping changes marks a significant shift in how the town manages land use.

Residents should monitor how the Select Board responds to the tax-deeding recommendation for the Woodbine property. With the new development regulations now in force, keep an eye on ⁠upcoming land use applications to see how these updated standards are applied in practice.

Coming up ⁠this week

Meetings on the calendar for the next seven days. Briefs publish here once agendas are posted.
  • MON27JUL
    Select Board
    6:00 PM–11:59 PMIn person16 Main St Goffstown, NH 03045
    AgendaSelect Board discusses 2027 budget and potential local impact of county jail study
    Scheduled How to attend

Times and locations are mirrored from each board's official calendar and can change. Confirm with the town before attending — every meeting links to the town's official meeting page.

Meetings this week, in ⁠order of impact

Ranked by public engagement, decisional consequence, and whether speakers' concerns were addressed on the record.
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Planning Board2026-07-23

Tax Deed Property Recommendations

The board addressed updates to development regulations and site plan enforcement that will shape future local land use.

Topics Tax Deed Property Recommendations· Development Regulations Update· Site Plan Enforcement and Landscaping
Talking points
  • First, the Board reviewed tax-delinquent properties and recommended the Select Board consider tax-deeding 1533 Woodbine Ave (Map 16, Lot 33). This parcel is currently used for commercial purposes in a residential zone.
  • Because this recommendation wasn't on the agenda, the public had no opportunity to voice concerns regarding the potential for future drainage use, public access, or development of this specific site before the vote.
  • Additionally, the Board voted to adopt a comprehensive rewrite of all town development regulations. These new rules go into effect this Monday, July 27. If you haven't reviewed the updates, now is the time.
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