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Pemigewasset Valley Fish and Game Club Noise

Residents on Beede Road report ongoing noise disturbances from the gun range, creating conflict between recreational use and residential peace.

Overview

Beede Road residents have reported ongoing noise from the Pemigewasset Valley Fish and Game Club gun range. The select board has recognized legal constraints under RSA 159B and directed research into ordinances and case law rather than taking immediate local action.

Background

Residents on Beede Road raised concerns about noise from activities at the Pemigewasset Valley Fish and Game Club gun range.

At the May 4, 2026 select-board meeting, representatives relayed these complaints to the Town Administrator and noted that residents were seeking state-level legislative solutions due to the club's exemption under RSA 159B.

The board acknowledged legal limits on local intervention but agreed to facilitate further discussion with state representatives.

By the May 18, 2026 meeting, the Town Administrator reported the ongoing noise concern, prompting the board to task Chief Difilippe with researching noise ordinance and case law requirements.

The board deferred any decision on the matter while the research proceeds, leaving the conflict between recreational range use and residential quality of life unresolved at the local level.

How it unfolded
Representatives approached the Town Administrator with Beede Road residents' noise complaints from the gun range; board noted RSA 159B exemption limiting local action but agreed to facilitate meeting with state representatives for legislative solutions.
2026-05-04Select Board
Town Administrator reported the noise concern; board tasked Chief Difilippe with researching noise ordinance and case law regarding the Fish & Game Club and deferred decision.
2026-05-18Select Board
Arguments against
Club activities are protected by exemption under RSA 159B, limiting local regulatory options.
select-board 2026-05-04
Against
Board must follow case law and RSA requirements before any local intervention on noise.
select-board 2026-05-18
Against
Key voices
“Residents on Beede Road are seeking state-level legislative solutions to address noise issues from the gun range.”
Resident representativesselect-board 2026-05-04
“Reported ongoing noise concern regarding the Pemigewasset Valley Fish & Game Club.”
Town Administrator Scott Wedenselect-board 2026-05-18
What's next

Chief Difilippe to research noise ordinance/case law regarding the Fish & Game Club.

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