What was new on our website in 2007...

Friday, December 28, 2007: 

   • Town Hall Watch: 
Top 30 Salaries for Town Employees   
   • Town Hall Watch: 
Goffstown Year in review 2007
   • Local News: 
Pats run at 16-0 available on four channels
   • Information:  FILING DEADLINE for State Rep. MONDAY!
   • Information: 
Town Hall closed at 1:00 PM on 12/31
   • Voter Resources:  Expanded Voter Resources section
   • Voter Resources:  Upcoming Public Hearings
   • Items of Interest:  More Goffstown Facts...
   • This Week's Poll:  Will you be making resolutions for the coming New Year?
   • Outdoors and Free, by Bob Harris:  New Hampshire Anglers and Hunters Have a Significant Impact On the Economy

Friday, December 21, 2007: 

   • Town Hall Watch: 
Final cost for Grasmere project: $809K   
   • Town Hall Watch:  Goffstown may pass school costs to other towns
   • Local News: 
Villa needs major capital campaign
   • Local News: 
Two homes hit by burglaries
   • Local News: 
Probate court must OK change to Villa Augustina's trust
   • Information:  Town Hall closed at 1:00 PM 12/24 and 12/31
   • Voter Resources:  2008 Election Information
   • Voter Resources: 
Updated Presidential Candidate Appearance Schedules
   • Items of Interest: 
More Goffstown Facts...
   • This Week's Poll:  Will you be giving to charity this holiday season?
   • Outdoors and Free, by Bob Harris:  New Hampshire’s Winter Black Crappie

Friday, December 14, 2007: 

   • Local News: 
Villa Augustina expects to close 
   • Local News: 
WMUR to pick up Patriot's finale 
   • Letter to the Editor: 
'Tis the Season for Lynchville/Danis 
   • Voter Resources: 
Presidential Candidate Appearance Schedules
   • Items of Interest: 
More Goffstown Facts...
   • This Week's Poll:  How are you likely to vote in the upcoming presidential primary on January 8th?
   • Outdoors and Free, by Bob Harris:  A Great Show Soon to Come

Friday, December 7, 2007: 

   • Local News: 
Project HOPE needs our help! 
   • Local News: 
Goffstown cheerleaders compete for national title 
   • Local News: 
NHDES to hold public meeting on floods Dec. 12 
   • Town Hall Watch: 
Ethics committee proposes policy
   • Information: 
Goffstown Historical Society Open House 
   • Items of Interest: 
Remembering Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941: Special U.S. Navy Historical Overview and Images
   • Items of Interest: 
More Goffstown Facts...
   • This Week's Poll:  Do you support the naming of the Pinardville section of the Piscataquog river "Namaske Lake"?
   • Outdoors and Free, by Bob Harris:  A Reminder: Be Safe On N.H. Lakes and Ponds This Winter

Sunday, December 2, 2007: 

   • Items of Interest: 
More Goffstown Facts...
   • This Week's Poll:  Considering Goffstown's size, would you favor a Town Council form of
                                 government vs. a Board of Selectmen?
   • Outdoors and Free, by Bob Harris:  A deer hunter's dilemma

Friday, November 23, 2007: 

   • Editorial:  Gross defies Board, state law
   • Local News: 
State primary to be held Jan. 8th  
   • Local News: 
Residents ask FEMA to buy flooded homes
   • Local News:  Goffstown woman arrested for robbery
   • Information:  Mountain Road closure begins Monday  
   • Items of Interest: 
More Goffstown Facts...
   • This Week's Poll:  Do you believe the town could continue to operate efficiently with a 10% reduction
                                 in the current default budget?
   • Outdoors and Free, by Bob Harris:  Hunting and Fishing Bill of Rights and Responsibilities?

Friday, November 16, 2007: 

   • Town Hall Watch:  Selectmen cut $1.43M from department budget requests
   • Editorial: 
Why aren't Line Items enforced in Goffstown budgets?  
   • Information: 
Winter Parking Ban in Effect  
   • Items of Interest: 
More Goffstown Facts...
   • This Week's Poll:  Should the town operating budget be level-funded to 2007 default amounts?
   • Outdoors and Free, by Bob Harris:  Blood Finder of New Hampshire Is A Great Help To Hunters

Friday, November 9, 2007: 

   • Town Hall Watch:  Special Election Set
   • Local News:  Three dozen jobs leaving Goffstown
   • Local News:  Police search ends in arrest
   • Local News:  Man charged in fatal I-293 crash
   • Information:  Boy's Scout Food Drive Saturday, Nov 10th  
   • Items of Interest: 
More Goffstown Facts...
   • This Week's Poll:  How often do you make use of the Town Library?
   • Outdoors and Free, by Bob Harris:  Hunters Can Help the N.H. Food Bank to Feed the Hungry

Friday, November 2, 2007: 

   • Town Hall Watch:  Selectmen approve flashing lights at two dangerous intersections
   • Town Hall Watch:  Abutters air condo complaints
   • Local News: 
Women prisoners moved to Strafford County Jail
   • Local News:  Bill drafted to name area of Piscataquog
   • Local News:  Bob Harris reaches one year anniversary with GRA
   • Letter to the Editor: 
Resident Apologizes to Selectmen
   • Items of Interest:  More Goffstown Facts...
   • This Week's Poll:  How would you characterize the current property tax situation in Goffstown?
   • Outdoors and Free, by Bob Harris:  2007 New Hampshire Moose Hunt Big Success

Friday, October 26, 2007: 

   • Town Hall Watch:  Goffstown to pursue funding from FEMA for property “Buyout” Program
   • Local News:  Goffstown flood victims receive new home
   • Local News:  New warden for NH State Prison for Women

   • Items of Interest:  More Goffstown Facts...
   • This Week's Poll:  Do you think the current property assessment system produces property assessments
                                 that ARE or ARE NOT uniform and equitable?
   • Outdoors and Free, by Bob Harris:  New Hampshire Archery Deer Kill, to Date, Is The Highest In 9 Years

Friday, October 19, 2007: 

   • Town Hall Watch:  Goffstown to hold Special Election
   • Town Hall Watch: Bog Road bridge repairs to begin
   • Editorial:  Where in the world is Scott "Ghost"?
   • Information:  2007 Pumpkin Regatta & Weigh-In Photos

   • Items of Interest:  More Goffstown Facts...
   • This Week's Poll:  In 2007, Article 13 called for a water distribution system for the residents of Lynchville/Danis Park
                                at no cost to taxpayers.  It failed by 26 votes.  Would you support such an initiative in 2008?
   • Outdoors and Free, by Bob Harris:  Non-Hunters Can Enjoy the Woodlands During Hunting Season, Too

Monday, October 15, 2007: 

   • Local News:  Regatta caps Goffstown weekend of fun
   • Local News:  Man faces drug, prostitution charges
   • Information: 
Portion of Mast Road closed daily

Friday, October 12, 2007: 

   • Town Hall Watch:  Only 2-cent increase in tax rate
   • Town Hall Watch:  Planning Board rejects church  
   • Editorial: 
Kudos to the Solid Waste Commission
   • Local News:  Teen victim of severe beating 
   • Information: 
Portion of Mast Road to close daily
   • Information:  Voter Registration Oct. 12, 7:00-7:30 p.m.

   • Information:  Bog Road to remain closed indefinitely
   • Information:  Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off & Regatta 10/13 & 14
   • Information:  Great Pumpkin Hunt, October 27th, 7 a.m.
   • Information: 
Halloween Safety Day, Oct 27th, 10am - 2 pm
   • Information:  Trick or Treat set for Wed. Oct 31st, 6-8 p.m.
   • Items of Interest: 
More Goffstown Facts...
   • This Week's Poll:  Should N.H. maintain its first-in-the-nation primary, even if it means holding it in December?
   • Outdoors and Free, by Bob Harris:  Fall turkey shotgun season is here

Friday, October 5, 2007: 

   • Town Hall Watch:  More road work in DPW budget
   • Town Hall Watch:  Police budget asks for 10% increase
   • Town Hall Watch:  Increases sought for proposed fire budget
   • Town Hall Watch:  Trash vendor could save town $100,000
   • Local News:  Teen charged after hitting cars, house
   • Local News:  Goffstown man charged in I-293 crash
   • Local News:  Highway tolls going up Oct. 22
   • Information:  Fundraisers for HOPE set
   • Information:  Water Rights laws discussion October 7th
   • Information:  Voter Registration Oct. 12, 7:00-7:30 p.m.
   • Information:  Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off & Regatta 10/13 & 14
   • Information:  Great Pumpkin Hunt, October 27th, 7 a.m.
   • Reminder:  Transfer Station closed Tuesday, Oct. 9th
   • Items of Interest: 
More Goffstown Facts...
   • This Week's Poll:  Would you support legalizing casinos in N.H. to help raise hundreds of millions of dollars in state revenue?
   • Outdoors and Free, by Bob Harris:  Trouble at Glen Lake

Friday, September 28, 2007: 

   • Local News:  Goffstown woman charged with stealing $330K
   • Letter to the Editor: 
Dearborn Village Project will cause traffic problems  
   • Information: 
Budget Committee member needed
   • Items of Interest: 
More Goffstown Facts...
   • This Week's Poll:  What percentage of your household refuse do you recycle?
   • Outdoors and Free, by Bob Harris:  Are You Ready for Pheasant Season?

Monday, September 24, 2007: 

   • Local News:  Goffstown loses Bruce Hunter
   • Information:  Center Street and Henry Bridge Road closed Wednesday, September 26th 
   • Local News:  Arrest made in theft of storm drain grates
   • Local News:  Library first to host Iraq war exhibit

Friday, September 21, 2007: 

   • Town Hall Watch:  School Board meetings now broadcast live
   • Town Hall Watch:  Condo plan tabled    

   • Local News:  Goffstown Hardware grand opening
   • Local News:  Library accepts $85,000 gift
   • Local News:  Goffstown man wins Rochester Fai
r pumpkin weigh-in
   • Information: 
DPW to hold 2nd Community Forum
   • Information:  Rosemont Drainage Project meeting Oct. 3rd
   • Information:  Transfer Station closed Tuesday, Oct. 9th
   • Information:  Halloween set for Wed. Oct 31st, 6-8 p.m.
   • Items of Interest:  More Goffstown Facts...
   • This Week's Poll:  Would you support the construction of a new covered bridge in Goffstown Village using taxpayer monies?
   • Outdoors and Free, by Bob Harris:  A Dangerous Assault On Our Second Amendment Rights

Friday, September 14, 2007: 

   • Town Hall Watch:  Mast Road neighbors are wary
   • Town Hall Watch: 
Proposed Town Budget increases 10.6%
   • Local News:  Trash dumped on Rail Trail
   • Letter to the Editor:  Another mess the roundabout has created
   • Letter to the Editor:  Allow parking at Glen Lake School
   • Information:  Benefit being held Sunday for local resident
   • Information: 
Glen Lake drawdown set for October 27th
   • Information:  Roundabout completion to be delayed
   • This Week's Poll:  Do you support the proposed Dearborn Village development, consisting of 16 townhouses
                                 and a single office building development near the intersection of Mast Road and Rt. 114?
   • Items of Interest:  More Goffstown Facts...
   • Outdoors and Free, by Bob Harris:  Cyanobacteria - No Luck O’ the Irish here

Friday, September 7, 2007: 

   • Local News:  Five teens injured in crash
   • Local News:  Woman knocked unconscious after returning home
   • Local News:  Goffstown teen charged in golf club beating
   • Letter to the Editor:  Residents object to Dearborn Village development
   • This Week's Poll:  Should the school board allow parking at the kindergarten on weekends for visitors to Glen Lake?
   • Reminder:  Henry Bridge Road remains CLOSED until September 14th 
   • Reminder: 
DPW to hold Community Forums in September
   • Information:  Planning Board to decide on Dearborn Village development on Thursday, August 13th
   • Information:  New Town Hall hours begin Monday, 9/10
   • Items of Interest: 
More Goffstown Facts...
   • Outdoors and Free, by Bob Harris:  Upland bird hunting and the dogs used to roust them

Friday, August 31, 2007: 

   • Local News:  Teen involved in bicycle accident identified
   • Reminder:  Henry Bridge Road CLOSED from September 4th through September 14th 
   • Reminder: 
Transfer Station CLOSED Saturday, 9/1
   • Letter to the Editor:  Another resident takes issue with Glen Lake Waterfront usage
   • Letter to the Editor: 
Roundabout will help reduce congestion and fuel usage
   • This Week's Poll:  How often do you visit the Town website?
   • Items of Interest: 
More Goffstown Facts...
   • Outdoors and Free, by Bob Harris:  Largemouth Bass virus found in Lake Winnipesaukee
 
Thursday
, August 30, 2007: 

   • Local News:  Teen bicyclist hurt in accident
   • Local News:  Bomb found in mailbox
   • Local News: 
Attack leaves putter-shaped bruises
   • Town Hall Watch:  Money still an obstacle for Grasmere Hall
 
Wednesday
, August 29, 2007: 

   • Public Notice:  DPW to hold Community Forums in September 
   • Public Notice:  Henry Bridge Road CLOSED from September 4th through September 14th 
   • Public Notice: 
Transfer Station CLOSED Saturday, 9/1
   • Local News:  School Board continues to stifle access
   • Local News:  Controversy on roundabout continues
   • Local News:  St. Anselm College students walk 130 miles

Friday, August 24, 2007: 

   • Information:  PREVENTION GUIDELINES FOR WEST NILE VIRUS AND EASTERN EQUINE ENCEPHALITIS (EEE)  
   • This Week's Poll:  Would you support the creation of a one-way traffic loop through Goffstown village?
   • Information: 
New Pinardville Bus Route
   • Information:  History of Kelley's Falls Dam
   • NEW to our website:  Goffstown items for sale on eBay
   • Items of Interest: 
More Goffstown Facts...
   • Outdoors and Free, by Bob Harris:  Farewell to Fish and Game Executive Director Lee Perry

Wednesday, August 22, 2007: 

   • Local News:  Goffstown woman killed in crash
   • Local News: 
Goffstown car dealer charged with felony
   • Local News: 
Plan to fire cannon in Goffstown backfires
   • Information: 
Henry Bridge Road Closure

Friday, August 17, 2007: 

   • Town Hall Watch:  Rosemont project to go forward (Selectmen never knew of 5-phase study)
   • Editorial:  Why did DPW (and D'Avanza) keep selectmen in the dark?
   • Local News:  Police see increase in burglaries
   • This Week's Poll:  Are you satisfied with the performance of Goffstown's Director of Public Works?

   • Items of Interest:  More Goffstown Facts...
   • Outdoors and Free, by Bob Harris:  Time To Sign Up For A Hunter Education Course

Friday, August 10, 2007:

   • Local news:  Goffstown police facing ammunition shortage
   • Local news:  Glen Lake tests OK
   • Information:  Night paving on Rt. 114 begins Sunday
   • This Week's Poll:  Should usage of the Glen Lake Waterfront be restricted to residents only?

   • Items of Interest:  More Goffstown Facts...
   • Outdoors and Free, by Bob Harris:  Another invasive algae threatens New Hampshire waters

Friday, August 3, 2007:

   • Town Hall Watch:  Selectmen reel in DPW
   • Town Hall Watch:  Town ethics policy committee is formed
   • Member Editorial:  Have you stopped and smelled the asphalt?  
   • Letters to the Editor:  Resident takes issue with Glen Lake waterfront usage
   • Local news: 
Left behind: ‘Confusing’ sign, road work leaves some kids stranded at YMCA
   • This Week's Poll:  Do you agree with selectmen restricting DPW to road maintenance only next year?

   • Items of Interest:  More Goffstown Facts...
   • Outdoors and Free, by Bob Harris:  Crappie fishing in New Hampshire

Friday, July 27, 2007:

   • Local news:  Thieves hit 19 cars in one night
   • Local news:  Area residents say YES to other cultures
   • This Week's Poll:  How often do you use Goffstown's Rails to Trails?

   • Information:  More Goffstown Facts...
   • Outdoors and Free, by Bob Harris:  Lake Winnisquam to get public boat access site

Friday, July 20, 2007:

   • Local news:  Police track pot farm suspect to Goffstown
   • Local news:  Emu found walking streets of Goffstown
   • This Week's Poll: 
How do you stay informed about Goffstown government?
   • Information:  More Goffstown Facts...
   • Outdoors and Free, by Bob Harris:  Hearing set for proposed 2008 freshwater fishing rules

Monday, July 16, 2007:

   • Local news:  First Glen Lake water quality tests since '92 yield positive results
   • Local news:  Smash-and-grab robbers caught on tape
   • Local news:  Extensions granted to mobile home park, Mill Project
   • Local news:  School tax rate to be lower than expected
   • Information:  Selectmen to meet with dam operators 7/16
   • Information: 
Selectmen to hold special meeting with DPW 7/23
   • Letter to the Editor:  Did you know this was recyclable?
   • This Week's Poll: 
Take our poll concerning the intersection at Elm, Main and High street
   • Information:  More Goffstown Facts...
   • Outdoors and Free, by Bob Harris:  Good Fishing Luck Only Comes To Those Who Believe

Monday, July 9, 2007:

   • Town Hall Watch:  New Goffstown fire chief has plenty of on-the-job experience
   • Information:  
Henry Bridge Road closure extended to 7/13.  Closed daily from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
   • Outdoors and Free, by Bob Harris:  Hunters Have Chance To Take An Additional Antler-less Deer in WMU "M"

Friday, July 6, 2007:

   • Local news:  Local residents establish Committee on Goffstown Water Rights, related website
   • Local news: 
Emerton resigns as school district treasurer
   • This Week's Poll: 
Would you support the construction of another roundabout at the intersection of Wallace and Mast Roads?
   • Information:  Cable Committee Meeting July 9th at Bedford Studio
   • Information: 
More Goffstown Facts...
   • Outdoors and Free, by Bob Harris:  Hunters Have Chance To Take An Additional Antler-less Deer in WMU "M"

Friday, June 29, 2007:

   • Town Hall Watch:  Volunteers sought for new Ethics Committee
   • Town Hall Watch:  Selectman Gross weighs in on roundabout
, Lynchville/Danis Parks
   • Local news:  Homeless 18-year-old jailed for burglary
   • This Week's Poll: 
Which, if any, of our public swimming facilities do you use most often?
   • Information:  Selectmen's Meeting July 2, 2007 to be held at Pinardville Fire Station, new
                       
new fire chief to be sworn in, Meet & Greet to folllow
   • Information:  Goffstown public swimming pool hours
   • Information:  Transfer Station closed Wednesday, July 4th
   • Information: 
More Goffstown Facts...
   • Outdoors and Free, by Bob Harris:  Courtesy is a MUST at the boat launch

Friday, June 22, 2007:

   • Town Hall Watch:  Selectmen again question DPW spending
   • Local news:  Local residents establishing Goffstown Water Rights Study Committee
   • This Week's Poll:  What would you do with the savings realized by the recent Police Department reorganization?
   • Information: 
Special School Board Meeting June 27th
   • Information:  Lyme Disease Information
   • Information:  EEE and WNV Information
   • Information:  D'Allesandro to speak on ethics
   • Information: 
More Goffstown Facts...
   • Outdoors and Free, by Bob Harris:  What’s happening in New Jersey could happen in New Hampshire

Friday, June 15, 2007:

   • Town Hall Watch:  GRA polls show some interesting trends
   • Local news:  GRA sponsors local resident in bringing VLAP to Glen Lake
   • Local news:  Last round of construction proceeds in Grasmere
   • This Week's Poll: 
Do you support the proposed change in Town Hall operating hours?
   • Information: 
More Goffstown Facts...
   • Outdoors and Free, by Bob Harris:  Check you watercraft thoroughly before launching

Tuesday, June 12, 2007:

   • Town Hall Watch:  School board considers future meeting days, location
   • Editorial:  School board must make the right decision
   • Local news:  Public comment sought for Bartlett renovation plans
   • Local news:  Villa Augustina celebrates milestone   

Friday, June 8, 2007:

   • Town Hall Watch:  Selectmen want police savings to remain just that
   • Town Hall Watch: 
SAU again delivers SAT scores below the national average
   • Local news:  Selectmen hire new fire chief
   • Local news: 
Strawberry time at the Goffstown Historical Society
   • This Week's Poll: 
What do you believe is Goffstown's most pressing issue?
   • Information: 
More Goffstown Facts...
   • Outdoors and Free, by Bob Harris:  The HSUS isn't what you think it is

Friday, June 1, 2007:

   • Local news:  Goffstown to host First-In-The-Nation debates
   • Local news:  Glen Lake to be tested monthly for E. coli
   • Local news: 
Three businesses vandalized in Goffstown
   • This Week's Poll:  How would you rate the performance of the new board of selectmen to date?
   • Information:  Red Cross Blood Drive, Friday June 15th
   • Information:  More Goffstown Facts...
   • Outdoors and Free, by Bob Harris:  River Bass are Powerful

Friday, May 25, 2007:

   • Town Hall Watch:  Developer works with - and against - town
   • Union Leader article: 
Goffstown to Preserve Historic Shirley, Welch Farms
   • Goffstown News article:  E. coli watch – Volunteer help needed to test during summer
   • This Week's Poll:  Pave Snook, Tenney & Willow Pond roads, or fix existing damaged roads?
   • Information:  More Goffstown Facts...
   • Outdoors and Free, by Bob Harris:  A Website for Outdoors Women

Friday, May 18, 2007:

   • News:  Goffstown seeking its oldest resident
   • Guest Editorial:  Yes, New Hampshire did vote for a liberal agenda last fall
   • This Week's Poll:  Do you favor changing Pinardville's zip code from 03120 to 03045?
   • Information:  Goffstown Memorial Day Parade information
   • Information:  More Goffstown Facts...
   • Outdoors and Free, by Bob Harris:  Vicious attack by a butterfly

Friday, May 11, 2007:
   • Important Information:  Filing deadline for Low and Moderate Income Homeowners Property Tax Relief is June 30th
   • This Week's Poll:  How would you rate the quality of education in Goffstown?
   • Information:  More Goffstown Facts...
   • Outdoors and Free, by Bob Harris:  The Mini-Tandem Streamer

Wednesday, May 9, 2007:
   • Goffstown News article:  Preschool to stay in Grasmere hall
   • Letter to the Editor:  Why so long to post minutes in a timely manner?

Tuesday, May 8, 2007:
   • News:  School board agrees to change some public access policies
   • Editorial: 
School board takes first step, but more is needed
   • Union Leader article:  Goffstown school board opens doors to public
   • Letter to the Editor:  School board responds to GRA editorial

Monday, May 7, 2007:
   • Union Leader article: 
Selectmen have 'blueprint' for fire department changes

Friday, May 4, 2007:
   • Editorial:  School district cleverly flies under the radar
   • News:  DPW answers selectmen's questions
   • News:  GRA site gets new look and feel
   • News:  GTV-22 broadcast schedule now available to community
   • This Week's Poll:  Should the school board schedule its meetings so as not to conflict with those of selectmen?
   • Union Leader article:  Board backs Goffstown firefighters
   • Goffstown News article:  DPW expects quicker relief from floods
   • Outdoors and Free, by Bob Harris: 
Tandem streamers - the size counts


Wednesday, May 2, 2007:
   • Union Leader article: 
ZBA approves addition for YMCA
   • Union Leader article: 
Dams review good news for Goffstown
   • Union Leader article:  FEMA arrives in Goffstown; 82 homes still uninhabitable
   • Letter to the Editor:  Bill Wynne did a great job capturing events during the flood

Friday, April 27, 2007:
   • NEW to our website:  Weekly polls on local issues - let's us now where you stand!
   • Union Leader article: 
Conservation agreement will preserve 175 acres
   • Union Leader article: 
Flood victims: FEMA falls short
   • Letter to the Editor:
Roundabout was the least of Goffstown’s road construction needs
   • Letter to the Editor: Solid Waste Commission must learn how to recycle trash for profit
   • Letter to the Editor: Did you know this is recyclable?
   • Goffstown News article:  Common construction - Town Hall and common see renovations
   • Outdoors and Free, by Bob Harris: 
Come Have Fun at N. H. Fish and Game’s All-Fish Exposition

Friday, April 20, 2007:
   • Editorial:  Town flood control and relief efforts show great results
   • News:  Selectmen meet with department heads to discuss strategy
   • Union Leader article:  82 homes in Goffstown are uninhabitable
   • Union Leader article: 
Water recedes, but residents can't return to homes
   • Information:  Flood Recovery Resources
   • Information:  Town Flood Information
   • Outdoors and Free, by Bob Harris: 
Trout ponds open April 28th

Thursday, April 19, 2007:
   • Editorial:  Bartlett Elementary PTA does it right
   • Press Release:  Recovery Resources and Information
   • Press Release: 
Town flood information as of Thursday, 8:00 AM
   • Information:  Latest State Road Closures, 4:00 PM Wednesday  

Wednesday, April 18, 2007:
   • Press Release:  From the Emergency Operations Center, 2:30 PM
   • Press Release:  Latest Flood Information, as of 8:30 AM
   • Information:  Latest Goffstown Road Closures, 2:30 PM  
   • Information:  Latest State Road Closures, 5:00 AM  
   • Letter to the Editor:
Floods of 2007

Friday, April 13, 2007:
   • Union Leader article:  Neighbors don't want Goffstown YMCA water, view
   • News:
Impact of elderly tax exemptions less than 20% of town estimates
   • News: Mike Sullivan takes over for Glenn DuBois
   • Letter to the Editor: Continuing the roundabout construction is the wrong plan
   • Goffstown News article:  Selectmen want better communication with the public
   • Outdoors and Free, by Bob Harris: Come and enjoy "Discover Wild New Hampshire Day"

Friday, April 6, 2007:
   • Letter to the Editor: Shame on the Selectmen
   • Outdoors and Free, by Bob Harris: It's time to enjoy landlocked salmon fishing

Tuesday, April 3, 2007:
   • Union Leader article:  Chief French proposes to revamp police department
   • Union Leader article: 
Planning Board endorses Pinardville development
   • Union Leader article:  Police Capt. Glenn DuBois retires

Friday, March 30, 2007:
   • News:  Selectmen put a hold on future roundabouts
   • News: 
BOS will now respond to public comments
   • News:  Manchester Man to be charged with thefts in "slight of hand" scam in Goffstown and area communities
   • Outdoors and Free, by Bob Harris:
New Hampshire Fish and Game Executive Director will be missed

Tuesday, March 27, 2007:
   • News:  Recount results in no changes
   • News:  Recycling up from 28% to 34%

Friday, March 23, 2007:
   • Editorial:  Board of Selectmen off to a great start
   • News:  Selectmen oppose Senate Bill 88
   • News:  Goffstown police arrest two men on arson
   • Goffstown News article:  Water project vote to get recount
   • Voter Resources: 
Confused about the 2008 presidential candidates?  Click here to let SelectSmart decide for you...
   • Outdoors and Free, by Bob Harris: Turkey Hunting Seminar April 14th

Friday, March 16, 2007:
   • Editorial:  Stunned at voter apathy, indifference
   • Editorial:  Time for Goffstown to move forward
   • Letter to the Editor: Commentary on 'Vote Out' editorial
   • Letter to the Editor: Destructive use of the First Amendment
   • Letter to the Editor: How do we motivate voters?
   • Outdoors and Free, by Bob Harris: The Most Sweeping Gun Ban Ever Introduced in Congress

Monday, March 12, 2007:
   • Editorial:  Voters must finish what they started in 2006

Tuesday, March 13, 2007:
   • Decision 2007:  2007 Town Meeting election results
   • Editorial:  'Vote Out' campaign went too far

Friday, March 9, 2007:
   • Member Editorial:  Fire Department addresses Article 21
   • Voter Resources: The Great Debates - Residents debate the issues
   • Letter to the Editor: Difficult choices must be made, please vote no on Article 21
   • Letter to the Editor: Resident concurs with GRA editorial on Griffin
   • Outdoors and Free, by Bob Harris: A Backdoor Assault On Our Right-To-Carry In New Hampshire

Tuesday, March 6, 2007:
   • Article:  DPW responds to recent media criticism
   • Editorial:
Thank you Barbara Griffin
   • Letter to the Editor: Vivian Blondeau's experience can only help on BOS
   • Correction to the Town Voters' Guide on ZBA Candidates

Sunday, March 4, 2007:
   • GRA 2007 Candidate and Warrant Article Endorsements
   • Letter to the Editor: Tricia Wynne will spend Goffstown's money responsibly

Friday, March 2, 2007:
   • Decision 2007: The Great Debates -  (Main page)
   • Article: Goof-up on the Town Voter's Guide
   • Letter to the Editor:
Scott Gross will not spend Goffstown's Taxes the right way
   • Letter to the Editor: Preserve our rural landscape
   • More Questions for the Candidates
   • New/Revised answers from the Candidates
   • Updated member polling results
   • Outdoors and Free, by Bob Harris: A call to action on Fish & Game funding

Tuesday, February 27, 2007:
   • Letter to the Editor: Integrity, and preserving the public trust
   • New/Revised answers from the Candidates
   • Updated member polling results

Sunday, February 25, 2007:
   • Updates in Voter Resources (main page):  
   • Editorial: Vote NO anyway on TIF articles
   • New/Revised Answers from the Candidates
   • Updated member polling results

Friday, February 23, 2007:
   • Updated member polling results
  
• More of Your Letters
   • Outdoors and Free, by Bob Harris: Come enjoy the 5th annual Fly-Fish New Hampshire Show

Thursday, February 22, 2007:
   • Article: 
TIF Articles found to violate state law
   • Article:  Right-to-know Article 27 does NOT apply to deliberative sessions
   • Editorial: Goffstown's TIF Articles: A piecemeal approach to a good idea
   • New Section: The TIF District Debate
   • More Questions for the Candidates
   • New/Revised Answers from the Candidates
  
• Updated member polling results
   • Outdoors and Free, by Bob Harris: Come enjoy the 5th annual Fly-Fish New Hampshire Show

Sunday, February 18, 2007:

   •
Candidate Profile Videos (New!)
   • More Letters to the GRA
  
• Updated member polling results
  
• Added "What's New" section

Friday, February 16, 2007:

   •
2007 Official Town Ballot & Voter's Guide
   • Article: 
Selectmen question DPW plans, estimates
   • Editorial: School board boasts cuts, but admits surplus?
   • Editorial: Come on, Goffstown - get with it on recycling!
   • More Questions for the Candidates
  
• Updated Member Polling Results
   • Outdoors and Free, by Bob Harris: Snowshoe Hare Hunting Workshop Offered by N.H. Fish and Game Department

Monday, February 12, 2007:
   • Editorial:
Watch out for Article 16!
   • Member editorial: School board boasts cuts, but admits surplus?
   • Questions for the Candidates (New!)
   • Member Polling Results

Friday, February 9, 2007:
   •
Results from the 2007 Town Deliberative Session
   • Candidate Profiles (New!)
   • Editorial:
Kudos - and a challenge to the school board
  
• Online Member Poll (New!)
   • Outdoors and Free, by Bob Harris: Need to ride snowmobiles responsibly and safely

Friday, January 17, 2007:
   • News:  Grasmere roundabout completion to cost an additional $98,000).


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