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public safety and firefighter health
At the March 16 Select Board meeting, the Fire Chief warned that budget cuts mean the town can no longer replace gear contaminated with carcinogens. We are effectively 'hoping' equipment doesn't fail during emergencies. This... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/goffstown/select-board/2026-03-16/ #MeetingWatch #GoffstownNH
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service reductions due to budget failure
Goffstown is facing a budget crisis. Following the failed operating budget, the default budget will trigger cuts to IT, community policing, and non-union staff raises. A Select Board member noted: 'We are losing critical... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/goffstown/select-board/2026-03-16/ #MeetingWatch #GoffstownNH
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systemic budgeting failures
Residents are calling for better coordination between the Select Board and Budget Committee to fix a 'broken' CIP process. The Board is now looking into joint meetings to prevent the kind of budget quandary we are currently... https://meetingwatch.org/nh/goffstown/select-board/2026-03-16/ #MeetingWatch #GoffstownNH
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Goffstown is entering a dangerous period of service reductions and safety risks due to the recent budget failure. Here is what happened at the March 16 Select Board meeting. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #GoffstownNH
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The Fire Chief delivered a blunt warning: under the current default budget, the town cannot replace PPE contaminated with carcinogens or maintain the GameWell emergency system. The strategy is now 'hope it doesn't fail during operations.'
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It isn't just fire services. The Police Chief noted that public safety must come before community events as community policing and crime prevention budgets face cuts. IT and non-union employee increases are also on the chopping block.
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A resident pointed out that the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) process is 'broken,' contributing to this crisis. While the Board is considering joint meetings with the Budget Committee, the immediate reality is a town losing critical services.
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The Board is now investigating the costs and logistics of calling a Special Town Meeting to address these gaps. We will continue to track how these funding decisions impact your safety and taxes. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/goffstown/select-board/2026-03-16/
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The March 16 Select Board meeting laid bare the severe consequences of Goffstown’s failed operating budget. As the town moves into a 'default budget' scenario, the reality of service cuts is no longer theoretical—it is immediate and high-stakes. The Fire Chief provided a sobering update, stating that the town currently lacks the funds to replace essential equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) contaminated with carcinogens. This leaves both firefighters and the public at risk, relying on the hope that life-safety equipment does not fail during an emergency. Additionally, the Police Chief noted that community policing and crime prevention budgets are being squeezed, emphasizing that public safety must be prioritized over community events. Beyond emergency services, the budget failure impacts nearly every facet of town operations, including IT services and step increases for non-union employees. A resident at the meeting highlighted that the current Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) process is 'broken,' contributing to this fiscal instability. While the Select Board is now exploring the possibility of a Special Town Meeting to address these funding gaps, the community is left facing a significant loss of services. We will continue to monitor the Board's efforts to resolve this crisis and provide updates on any upcoming Special Town Meetings. https://meetingwatch.org/nh/goffstown/select-board/2026-03-16/ #MeetingWatch #GoffstownNH