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Westward Shores Campers Given Deadline to Comply With Zoning Regulations
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In a letter from Westward Shore's management, campers have been told that their trailer or RV must comply with the requirements of Ossipee's Floodplain Ordinance by October 20. The compliance requirem...Latest Ossipee Lake Milfoil Management Plan Released
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Thanks to the work of volunteers in our three towns, there is constant progress being made to control invasive milfoil on the lake...but it's a never-ending battle. Each year the state writes a summar...State Milfoil Spending Is Up, But Towns Still Pay the Most
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A new Ossipee Lake Alliance survey shows state spending to control milfoil almost doubled between 2012 and 2017, but was still less than one-third of the total cost. Lake communities and associations ...Ossipee Admits It Erred with Meeting Venue
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Ossipee's town attorney told a Superior Court judge the Select Board is committed to developing a plan to prevent the kind of crowding that occurred at the November 28 special town meeting, at which s...ossipeelake.org
If you hike, chances are good that you've encountered a Gray Jay--a smart, impulsive, relatively tame bird that will approach looking for food crumbs from your snack or lunch. Gray Jays hide small cac...From the Carroll County Independent.
New Owners Take Possession of Beachfront Property at Camp Sokokis
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The sale of the campground is the end of Ossipee's hopes to buy it, but not the end of the litigation surrounding it. Still to be resolved are Ossipee's lawsuit against property owner Sheehan to recou...From today's Sun.
Judge Denies Ossipee Injunction on Beach Owner
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Sheehan didn't waive her constitutional right to free speech when she signed an agreement to sell her land, the court ruled. Moreover, it would be impossible for the town to prove that 15 people — t...Ossipee Residents Sue Town Over Beach Vote - Ossipee Lake Alliance
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Ossipee—January 10, 2017—Two Ossipee residents are taking their town to court because of what they claim was unpreparedness at the polls in November’s special town meeting on purchasing a beach....The Smart Report: January 2018 - Ossipee Lake Alliance
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Freedom—January 10, 2018—The end of 2017 had an unusual set of events for Ossipee Lake winter naptime. The drawdown started on time (10/09/17) and I almost did not get my floating docks up on shor...From the NH Union Leader.
Judge to Rule on Whether Ossipee Voters Get Another Chance at Beach Purchase - Ossipee Lake Alliance
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Ossipee — January 6, 2017 — A judge is weighing whether Ossipee voters should have a second chance to decide whether they want to spend $1.2 million to buy a town beach and if a gag order can be i...Lake Auld Lang Syne 2017 - Ossipee Lake Alliance
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Freedom — December 27, 2017 — Last year’s biggest story, the Westward Shores expansion, segued into 2017 when a state judge ordered construction at the campground to stop so the court could cons...New Role for Old Ski Area? - Ossipee Lake Alliance
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Ossipee — December 14, 2017 — John T. Kenney, a co-owner of the former Whittier Ski Area on Nickerson Mountain in West Ossipee, hopes to bring the mountain back to life for the benefit of the comm...Ossipee Beach Case Postponed; Recount Scheduled - Ossipee Lake Alliance
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Ossipee — December 13, 2017 — A hearing that was originally scheduled for Tuesday, regarding a judge’s temporary order preventing a landowner from selling her beach to anyone but the town, has b...ossipeelake.org
Ossipee—December 7, 2017—Carroll County Superior Court Judge Amy Ignatius has ordered a temporary restraining order against Camp Sokokis owner Dianne Sheehan. The order, signed at 9:30 a.m. on Dec...Alliance Names Three to Board - Ossipee Lake Alliance
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NEWS RELEASE Freedom–December 3, 2017–Ossipee Lake Alliance expanded its board of directors last week, adding three area residents with extensive backgrounds in environmental work. The appointment...Here is a longer version of the Sun article.
Ossipee beach proposal fails at polls
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OSSIPEE — A proposal to buy a $1.2 million town beach on Ossipee Lake failed at the polls following a special town meeting Tuesday night.Ossipee Beach Purchase Fails In Town Vote - Ossipee Lake Alliance
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Ossipee–November 28, 2017–A proposal to buy a $1.2 million town beach on Ossipee Lake failed at the polls following a special town meeting Tuesday night. The meeting and vote was held at Town Hall...Beach Purchase Is Contentious Prior to Tuesday's Vote - Ossipee Lake Alliance
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Ossipee—November 23, 2017—In online posts and letters to the editor of the Carroll County Independent, supporters and opponents of Ossipee’s purchase of Camp Sokokis made their opinions clear in...Natural Area Working Group Meets - Ossipee Lake Alliance
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Freedom—November 19, 2017—The Ossipee Lake Natural Area Stakeholder Working Group convened its semi-annual meeting on November 14 at Calumet Conference Center in Freedom. The group was created in ...A Second Lake Association Supports Beach Plan - Ossipee Lake Alliance
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The following letter was published by the Carroll Country Independent on November 17. To the Editor: On Tuesday, Nov. 28, Ossipee residents will have an opportunity to decide whether a town beach on L...