Effingham Board Faces Array of Meena Gas Station IssuesMay 1, 2023|David Smith|Alliance Report, Effingham Gas Station Case|4 CommentsPlanning Board Chair George Bull calls for a retraction of a ruling by the zoning officer, while a board source says Meena may have submitted materials directly to the independent advisor.
Former Boyle’s Market Loses Protected Status Under Meena OwnershipApril 25, 2023|David Smith|Alliance Report, Effingham Gas Station Case|2 CommentsThe Conway developer's decision to close the convenience store after buying it more than two years ago has voided its legal status as a protected non-conforming use.
Tamworth Approves Water Protection by Wide MarginApril 4, 2023|David Smith|Alliance Report|1 CommentA multi-year awareness effort by town officials paid off in a 231-43 vote to adopt a groundwater ordinance.
She Wanted Officials to Know Her StoryMarch 22, 2023|David Smith|Alliance Report, Effingham Gas Station Case|3 CommentsOssipee resident Leona Simon's opposition to the Effingham gas station proposal was based on personal experience.
Months After Deadline, Meena Submits New Gas Station DocumentsFebruary 26, 2023|David Smith|Alliance Report, Effingham Gas Station Case|3 CommentsWhether Effingham's Planning Board will accept the material is unclear, given its September cut-off date and a court-ordered stay of the proceedings.