Goffstown News : budget

Goffstown Budget Committee makes deeper cuts in schools, town

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 19:29:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE The worsening economic situation was evident at a Goffstown Budget Committee meeting recently, where members pressed for even deeper cuts in the town and school budgets in order to give taxpayers a break. At its Jan. 20 meeting, the committee...(read more)

Superintendent apologizes for e-mail sent to parents

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 19:26:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE A Goffstown School District e-mail notice about a meeting backfired when some residents accused the administration of political campaigning on behalf of the School Board. Superintendent of Schools Stacy Buckley recently apologized for...(read more)

Article would allow Budget Committee to set school budget

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:38:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE A resident wants to strip the Goffstown School Board of some of its budget powers in the hope that spending will become lower. Guy Caron, chairman of the 450-plus member Goffstown Residents Association, is backing a petitioned article...(read more)

Goffstown Selectmen cut budget, capital expenses

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:45:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE Selectmen say they are prepared to make painful cuts to the budget in order to save cash-strapped homeowners from having to pay more in taxes next year. Selectmen said they could achieve their goal between reductions in one-time capital...(read more)

Goffstown selectmen try to protect residents from higher tax bills

Goffstown Editor — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 02:48:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE The town budget this year might be good news for people down on their economic luck. The total spending for 2009 would be $21.8 million, a decrease of about $118,000. The Board of Selectmen was presented the budget on Monday, Sept. 8....(read more)

Police details are over budget

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:02:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE Police Chief Patrick Sullivan told the Goffstown Board of Selectmen this week that he has exceeded his budget for police details, largely due to the New Hampshire presidential primary. Sullivan said he is already $2,000 over his original...(read more)

Many struggle to pay last year’s fuel bills, worry about future

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:08:00 GMT

BY MATT SCHOOLEY It may be warm in July, but area residents are still feeling the pain of the past winter’s heating bills and fear what the future holds. Goffstown resident Carol Clark said her oil prices have tripled from what she used to pay....(read more)

Fire Department wins big, land bond fails

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:21:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE The town election on Tuesday, March 11, reversed a string of defeats for proposals to expand the Fire Department. In two previous elections, voters had thrown out plans for 18 and 10 firefighters, but Tuesday they signed off on hiring...(read more)

Firefighters, contract highlighted on ballot

Goffstown Editor — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:43:00 GMT

BY STEPHEN BEALE The future of the Fire Department will be shaped by the outcome of the Tuesday, March 11, town election. On the ballot are a new contract for firefighters, a proposal for two new ones and plan to save up for the purchase of a ladder truck...(read more)

Goffstown Year in review 2007

Goffstown Editor — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:31:00 GMT

BY MICHELLE KIM A new year brought back some old problems in Goffstown as flooding was once again a major issue. There was also continued debate about the effectiveness of roundabouts, how to make recycling profitable and many other issues. In January,...(read more)

Special election planned

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 20:55:00 GMT

BY MICHELLE KIM The Goffstown Board of Selectmen unanimously voted to request a special election to fill the seat left vacant by the passing of state Rep. Bruce Hunter. On the same night, Monday, Oct. 15, the Weare Board of Selectmen unanimously decided...(read more)

Increases sought for proposed fire budget

Goffstown Editor — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 21:20:00 GMT

BY MICHELLE KIM The Goffstown Fire Department presented its 2008 proposed budget to the Board of Selectmen on Monday, Oct. 1, requesting a 9 percent increase in funding for the Fire Department and 11 percent increase for Emergency Medical Services. Fire...(read more)