Do you live on a dead end street in

Goffstown, Grasmere or Pinardville?

There is a proposed change of the speed limit ordinance for all of Goffstown before the

Board of Selectmen. I would like to comment on one section in this blog. As it stands

now all unmarked streets have a 35 mph speed limit. The new proposal would be 30 mph

on all unmarked streets. That means the the speed limit on all dead end streets is now 35

mph and will possibly go to 30 mph, unless you make your opinion heard. There will be 2

public hearings and Selectmen Gross has encouraged people to send email comments.

If you cannot attend the public hearings this is your chance to have your voice heard.

An email with your opinion will be welcomed by the Board of Selectmen.

I would like a make a suggestion for a change of the speed limit on unmarked dead end roads in

Goffstown and give two options. The change I am suggesting is for dead end streets only.

I would like to see the speed limit lowered to 20 mph on all dead end streets in

Goffstown, Grasmere and Pinardville.

I am suggesting that the ordinance be changed to read:

"the speed limit on all dead end streets in Goffstown would be 20 mph unless otherwise marked"

or my second option

"the speed limit on all dead end streets in Goffstown would be 25 mph unless otherwise marked"

If you email the BOS, may I suggest that you make sure it is addressed to all 5 selectmen so

they all will know how you feel as they are 5 different members that may have different opinions

on these request.

The dates of the public hearings are Monday April 7 and April 21 and the times can be

found on the town website.

You can contact the Selectmen's office at 497-8990 or email

kfisher@ci.goffstown.nh.us for more information.Selectmen's phone numbers can be found

at the town website. http://www.town.goffstown.nh.us/boards/selectmen.shtml

Nick Campasano is the new chairmen and Scott Gross is the new vice chairman of the BOS.

I have listed all their email addresses.

ncampasano@ci.goffstown.nh.us  

sgross@ci.goffstown.nh.us

jcaprio@ci.goffstown.nh.us

pdavanza@ci.goffstown.nh.us

vblondeau@ci.goffstown.nh.us

Please pass on a copy of this to a neighbor who lives on a dead end street, so that all our opinions can be heard.

Wayne Perreault