Effingham Board Approves Controversial Ordinance ChangesFebruary 6, 2024|David Smith|Alliance Report, Effingham Gas Station Case|5 CommentsCritics say the rewrites are regressive and will create an environmental loophole.
Zoning Change Would Nix Conservation Commission ReviewsJanuary 31, 2024|David Smith|Alliance Report, Effingham Gas Station Case|5 CommentsThe Fire Chief is not the only one that Effingham’s Planning Board wants to eliminate from required reviews of plans to handle and store hazardous materials.
Effingham Sets Hearing on Limiting Fire Chief’s RoleJanuary 28, 2024|David Smith|Alliance Report, Effingham Gas Station Case|2 CommentsThe Planning Board wants the Chief removed from zoning’s chain of oversight in regulating potentially hazardous substances.
Document Sought in Effingham Gas Station CaseJanuary 18, 2024|David Smith|Alliance Report, Effingham Gas Station Case|0 CommentsA letter is said to explain why the town withdrew a zoning enforcement action against Meena’s convenience store last year.
Effingham ZBA Denies Appeal in Gas Station CaseJanuary 9, 2024|Daymond Steer|Conway Daily Sun, Effingham Gas Station Case|3 CommentsThe attorney for the abutters says the next step would be to file for reconsideration at the ZBA.