Video Puts Drinking Water at Center of Lake’s FutureJune 21, 2022|David Smith|Alliance Report, Effingham Gas Station Case|8 CommentsIt may not be as visible as our gorgeous surroundings, but clean drinking water is critical to our way of life and our tourism economy. A new video explains.
Meena Abutters Want Wells TestedJune 14, 2022|David Smith|Alliance Report, Effingham Gas Station Case|4 CommentsDemands that the company be held accountable are rooted in fear that last year's illegal excavation might have caused naphthalene and other petroleum contaminants to migrate to the groundwater.
Judge Upholds Effingham Gas Station VarianceJune 12, 2022|David Smith|Alliance Report, Effingham Gas Station Case|0 CommentsThe town's Planning Board will now determine whether the controversial "Development of Regional Impact" is a threat to the public's health, safety and welfare.
Confusion and Resistance Over DogsJune 2, 2022|David Smith|Alliance Report|9 CommentsA Facebook post sparked a debate about controlling dogs at Ossipee Lake Natural Area, but state law is clear—dogs are prohibited on the property, leashed or not.
Meena Attorney Disputes Key Recommendation of Independent PanelMay 16, 2022|David Smith|Alliance Report, Effingham Gas Station Case|1 CommentMeena LLC has a variance to build a gas station but needs a Special Use Permit to operate it, according to Concord-based Northpoint Engineering. Meena's attorney says that's "legally incorrect."
