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Effingham board adopts local-traffic restrictions for four roads effective May 28, 2026
Summary
The Effingham Board of Selectmen voted to designate Green Mountain Road, Rye Field Road, Elm Street and Pine River Road as local-traffic-only, with enforcement to begin after a 30-day notice period; the motion was made under RSA 41:11 and passed unanimously.
The Effingham Board of Selectmen voted to designate Green Mountain Road, Rye Field Road, Elm Street and Pine River Road as local-traffic-only effective 05/28/2026.
Chris (S3) moved “pursuant to RSA 41:11 to designate Green Mountain Road, Rye Field Road, Elm Street, and Pine River Road as local traffic only effective 05/28/2026.” Rose (S4) seconded the motion; the board responded with a unanimous 'Aye' and the motion carried. Board members discussed a 30-day window before enforcement to give the public time to understand the change.
The board instructed staff to have the road agent put up signs once posts are available and reviewed the idea of using transfer-station decals as an enforcement aid for identifying resident vehicles. Officials noted the need to buy signposts after recent thefts and agreed to fund replacements from the line item allotted for signs.
The adoption follows a public hearing process and a brief period for distribution of notices and signage before enforcement begins.
