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."
Meena To Address Site Plan Issues, Fight Special Use PermitMay 8, 2022|David Smith|Alliance Report, Effingham Gas Station Case|1 CommentEffingham's Planning Board has continued the gas station hearing to July 7 as attorneys for the applicant and abutters debate Northpoint Engineering's conclusion that a Special Use Permit is required.
Independent Evaluation Underscores Issues With Gas Station’s Site PlanMay 3, 2022|David Smith|Alliance Report, Effingham Gas Station Case|2 CommentsConcord-based Northpoint Engineering's findings are consistent with local assessments that the Meena LLC site plan is insufficient, and that an Environmental Impact Analysis is needed.
Ossipee Endorses Effingham Gas StationApril 12, 2022|David Smith|Alliance Report, Effingham Gas Station Case|5 CommentsThe surprise decision to support a commercial business in a neighboring town has abutters angry and others wondering why.
Gas Station Plan Will Receive Third-Party ReviewApril 8, 2022|David Smith|Alliance Report, Effingham Gas Station Case|4 CommentsActing on a recommendation by Lakes Region Planning Commission, Effingham's Planning Board will have the Meena LLC site plan application vetted by a professional engineering firm before hearings continue.
