The ‘open’ section of shoreline is readied for summer as an awareness campaign begins to reach boaters who are new to the lake.
New Hampshire Union Leader
State’s Decision Allowing Seasonal Campers from High-Risk Areas Irks Officials
What’s a “member” when it comes to permission to stay at campgrounds this year? Raymond’s town manager Joseph Ilsley says the State Attorney General’s office told him seasonal campers don’t qualify as members, but said the opposite a day later. Lobbying was the reason, he says. The AG’s office says it was a miscommunication.
Judge to Rule on Whether Ossipee Voters Get Another Chance at Beach Purchase
Ossipee officials claim Camp Sokokis owner Diane Sheehan’s lobbying against the town’s purchase of her Camp Sokokis property was a “blatant contract breach” of her agreement to sell to the town. Sheehan’s attorney said she felt “bullied” into the deal by First Selectman Morgan, and was engaging in “political discourse, which is her right.” A state judge will settle the dispute.
Lake Namaske Association President Says Milfoil is a Big State Problem
In addition to the challenges of finding money to treat his lake’s milfoil infestations, Association president Michael Allard says the bureaucracy of milfoil control is “insane.”
The Raiding of NH’s Dedicated Funds Continues
This NH Union Leader editorial states that the struggle to balance the budget is nothing new, but unfortunately neither is the solution. Once again, the governor and our legislators plan to dip into dedicated funds to balance the books. It’s hardly a winning strategy. Dedicated funds are those fees paid by users, or participants in certain activities, that are “dedicated” because they are designed to fund or cover costs associated with those specific activities. In state government, there are hundreds of such fees, established over time to fund specific purposes. We have posted this editorial as we believe the issue will assume increased importance to lake communities as the state increases its share of milfoil control funding.