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Weekly digest · Goffstown, NH

The week in ⁠Goffstown

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Aug 3–9, 2026Week 32 · 2026
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What's important ⁠this week

The Goffstown Zoning Board of Adjustment faced criticism this week for discussing major ordinance updates without prior notice. Members focused on how state-level mandates regarding mixed-use developments might conflict with local setback requirements, a move that ⁠could fundamentally alter residential neighborhoods.

These discussions centered on redefining the town's dimensional use tables to accommodate new commercial and residential standards. Because these changes were not listed on the official agenda, residents were ⁠unable to prepare questions or formal testimony regarding the looming shifts in local zoning laws.

Keep an eye out for a formal zoning package to appear on the September agenda. Residents should monitor upcoming meetings to ensure that future high-impact discussions are ⁠properly noticed to the public before decisions are finalized.

Coming up ⁠this week

Meetings on the calendar for the next seven days. Briefs publish here once agendas are posted.
  • MON10AUG
    Select Board
    6:00 PM–11:59 PMIn person16 Main St Goffstown, NH 03045
    AgendaSelect Board to discuss water quality standards, milfoil funding, and unauthorized encampments.
    Scheduled How to attend
  • THU13AUG
    Planning Board
    7:00 PMIn personMildred Stark Meeting Room, 16 Main St, Goffstown, NH 03045
    AgendaBoard reviews apartment proposals and a new duplex application
    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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Zoning Board of Adjustment2026-08-04

Approval of Minutes

Goffstown is updating local zoning ordinances to prevent state regulations from overriding local control over residential and commercial land use.

Topics Approval of Minutes· Variance Application: John Carbonneau (130 Normand Road)· Impact of State Zoning Changes on Local Ordinances· Defining Residential Uses in Commercial Districts
Talking points
  • The Board discussed how new state mandates for mixed-use and multifamily developments could force changes to our local setback requirements and dimensional use tables. This is high-impact news for every property owner in town.
  • Because these topics weren't on the agenda, residents couldn't prepare or attend specifically to voice concerns about how these 'unfunded mandates' might change the character of our commercial and residential districts.
  • The Board is now moving forward: a member is researching state laws and another is tasked with redefining local uses. Expect a formal package on this during the September meeting. Demand transparency on future agendas.
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