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Lynchville, Danis, Dumont, Mooseclub and Riverview Parks in Goffstown, NH and Electric Street Manchester, NH
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Site Updated 08/01/08
Neighborhood Events and News
  • POSTED 8/1 A group of residents has formed the Namaske Lake Association The immediate mission of the group would be to facilitate submission of a grant to the State of NH for exotic specicies eradication and to coordinate the success of an effort to treat the lake. Additional information will be posted here in the next few weeks.


  • POSTED 7/24: A new association of waterfront property owners from around the state is organizing in response to new state Comprehensive Shoreland Protection Act, which requires a state permit for changes to property within 250 feet of the shoreline. Several hundred property owners already have joined the New Hampshire Shorefront Association and the group has hired a lobbying firm to try and facilitate changes to the state regulations. State rules were effective 7/1/08. For the full Union Leader article click here. For more information on the state regulations and requirments along with the Shorefont Association, click here.


  • POSTED 7/24: NH DES offers 2008 Training Workshops for Volunteers Interested in River Monitoring


  • POSTED 7/24: A final presentation was made regarding FEMA's Independent investigation into the 2006 and 2007 rain events. Click here to view the 6/26/08 powerpoint presentation . Page 7 and 8 begin a summary of the findings and recommendations. A final full report is due out any time.


  • POSTED 4/28: The April 19th presentation by Amy Smagula regarding Exotic Species witnessed a turnout of about 40 residents. Two residents stepped up to help coordinate information and eradication grant planning. See additional information at a new web site page onExotic Species


  • POSTED 4/28: Town Article 9 on the March Ballot, an amendment to the Town's conservation district, was intended to preserve clean water supplies and to reduce the impact of flooding, adding a buffer around various streams and water ways to allow for more untouched land to absorb flood waters. This article increases the buffer between buildings and water from 50 feet to 100 feet for any wetland more than 2,000 square feet and all surface waters and applies to lots created after March 11, 2008. Goffstown residents with lots in the new conservation district are expected to be notified by the Town. For additional information see: an Article at the Goffstown Residents' Association Web Site Or see the Town of Goffstown Conservation Commission web site. See the 2008 Voting Results page for the language of the article. A map of the zone can be seen at Town Hall.


  • Click Here to Download a local resident's program that brings Piscataquog River water level information to your desktop. (Developed by Marc Bourque of Mooseclub Park)


  • Watch Selectmen's meeting LIVE on GTV Cable channel 22 Mondays starting at 6pm. Or watch the replays of the Meetings at other times during the week on Channel 22. See all the GTV Channel 22 schedule here and the Channel 16 schedule here. Or visit the GTV home page


  • Read the minutes of Selectmen, Planning Board and other Town boards at the Goffstown Web site.


  • Join the Neighborhood Announcement Email List to Stay Informed!
 		HAPPY BIRTHDAY
NAMASKE LAKE !
7/11/08


About the neighborhoods
The Lynchville, Danis, Dumont, Mooseclub and Riverview Park neighborhoods surround a 129 acre impoundment along the Piscataquog River that was created by the Kelley's Falls Dam in Manchester. The impoundment lake area and its extension up the Piscataquog River provide recreational opportunities including boating, fishing, swimming and kayaking. It is home to a variety of wildlife including deer, osprey, eagles, turtles and small mammals. The neighborhoods line both north and south sides of the waterway and are home to approximately 1,500 residents. Many homes enjoy frontage along the water, others share beach rights or boat ramp access for lake enjoyment. The shore line is not fully developed due in part to topography adding to the area's visual appeal. Most homes are within one mile of major grocery stores, restaurants and other conveniences. Access to the City of Manchester and interstate highways are within a few minutes drive. The neighborhoods began to build up during the 1930's and 40's, perhaps in part due to better control of water levels with the building of the Everett Dam. Early subdivision plans from the area dating from the 1940's and 1950's show the small lots sold and developed during that time. For example, see plan #160 (which is the present area of Moose Club) and #1399 (which is the present area of Lynchville Park) recorded in 1944 and 1956 with the Hillsborough County Registry of Deeds. Some seasonal residents built camps, but many homes in the neighborhood were originally built as year-round structures.Throughout the past five decades the neighborhoods have continued to develop as they are attractive for their scenery, recreation opportunities, and proximity to shopping and employment. Much of the neighborhood is covered by R2 zoning which has permitted building at a moderate density including single family lots and cluster condominiums. There are a variety of home styles, sizes and ages adding to the charm of this attractive and convenient neighborhood.

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