Effingham Board Grants Variance for Gas StationAugust 9, 2021|David Smith|Alliance Report, Effingham Gas Station Case|1 CommentOn a 4-1 vote, the ZBA last week granted relief to a Conway businessman for his proposal to pump gas at Boyle's Market, which is in the Groundwater Protection District.
Effingham Gas Station Deliberations Continued to Next WeekJuly 22, 2021|David Smith|Alliance Report, Effingham Gas Station Case|2 CommentsTuesday's ZBA meeting didn't produce a decision on the controversial project, but it did answer a number of outstanding questions.
Effingham Board Hears Objections to Proposed Gas StationJuly 15, 2021|David Smith|Alliance Report, Effingham Gas Station Case|5 CommentsBoyle's Market on Route 25 closed its gas station six years ago. A new owner wants to start pumping again and has already installed the tanks.
Local Groups Launch Natural Area CampaignMay 16, 2021|David Smith|Alliance Report|10 CommentsOssipee Lake Alliance and Green Mountain Conservation Group are working with volunteers from the boating community to increase awareness of the regulations that balance recreation and preservation at state-owned Ossipee Lake Natural Area.
State Says There Is No Request to Limit Sandbar UseMarch 7, 2021|David Smith|Alliance Report|8 CommentsMore than 3,000 people have registered their opposition to a request to limit rafting at the Cassie Cove sandbar. But the state says no one has made such request.