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Issues · Goffstown, NH

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Ongoing debates and upcoming votes in Goffstown, summarized from the public meetings where they were discussed.

8
Active issues
1
Resolved
Active
Zoning Density and Multi-Family Variances
Repeated variance requests for ADUs, detached duplexes, and multi-family definitions on non-conforming lots are driving calls for clearer zoning definitions and potential ordinance amendments.
4 meetings variancemulti-familyagricultural zonedensity
Active
Budget Sustainability and Default Budget Impacts
The failure of the operating budget and ongoing debates over inflation, overtime, and service levels directly affect tax rates and municipal services for all residents.
4 meetings budgetdefault budgetinflationovertime
Active
High Street Intersection Traffic Safety
Recent child accident has prompted debate over immediate engineering studies versus committee review for long-term fixes.
2 meetings traffic safetyhigh streetintersectionengineering
Active
Medvill Cooperative CDBG Grant Request
The town is being asked to sponsor an $11 million private infrastructure project, raising questions of municipal liability, administrative burden, and taxpayer equity.
1 meeting CDBGMedvillsewerinfrastructure
Active
Development Regulations Overhaul
Changes to infrastructure, landscaping, stormwater, and open-space standards will affect development costs, aesthetics, and safety town-wide.
3 meetings development regulationslandscapingstormwaterinfrastructure
Active
Class 6 Road Maintenance and Liability
Residents on unmaintained Class 6 roads face safety and emergency access risks while the town weighs high upgrade costs against taxpayer equity.
3 meetings class 6 roadmoose clubmaintenanceliability
Active
Fire Department Infrastructure Standards and Costs
Fire safety requirements for new development and overtime costs driven by retention issues affect both public safety and the municipal budget.
3 meetings fire departmentbridge standardscisternssprinklers
Active
Transition to Town Manager Form of Government
Changing the governance structure would alter oversight, efficiency, and accountability and requires a direct resident vote.
3 meetings town managertown administratorgovernance structure
Active
Resolved
Settled issues, kept as a historical record.
Wetland Buffer Relief Requests
Approvals to build within the 50-foot wetland buffer set precedent for environmental protections near residential properties.
Resolved 2026-06-11