Public Hearings - RSA 41:14-b - Traffic Ordinance and Rail Trail Ordinances - Town of Goffstown, NH

Public Hearings - RSA 41:14-b - Traffic Ordinance and Rail Trail Ordinances

TOWN OF GOFFSTOWN

PUBLIC HEARINGS

NH RSA 41:14-b

The Goffstown Select Board will conduct a Public Hearing in accordance with NH RSA 41:14-b on 07/25/22 and 08/08/22 at 6:30 pm at Goffstown Town Hall, 16 Main Street, Goffstown, NH to accept public input on:

Proposed amendment to the “Rail Trail Ordinance” to clarify Class 1 and 2 E-Bikes (RSA 265:144-a, VII(a)) can be used on the Goffstown Rail Trail. The amendment also clarifies that Class 3 E-Bikes (RSA 265:144-a, VII (b)) are prohibited from use on the Goffstown Rail Trail.
Proposed ordinance entitled “Stephen Drive Speed Limit ordinance” reducing speed along the entire length of Stephen Drive to 25 MPH.
Proposed ordinance entitled “Maple Avenue Bus Entry Only During School Zone Hours ordinance” to promote a safer and more orderly flow of traffic on Elm Street at Maple Avenue during school zone hours. If enacted, vehicles, apart from school buses, will be restricted from entering Maple Avenue from Elm Street during school zone hours. If enacted, all vehicles, except for school buses, shall not enter onto Maple Avenue from Elm Street during school zone hours. School zone hours are defined in RSA 265:60 (II) a, as 45 minutes prior to each school opening and 45 minutes after each school closing.

Copies of the proposed ordinances are available online at www.goffstown.com or in the Town Clerk’s Office. The Select Board is scheduled to vote on these ordinances on 08/22/22.

Any person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation, please call the Town Hall (497-8990 ext 100) at least 72 hours in advance for arrangements.