The two layers of stop logs remain out of the north side of the dam, and there is a constant flow of water over the top boards. The south side gates are being used to make adjustments in the lake level to reduce fluctuation in lake level as we go from wet to dry and back to wet days. The bonus is that we now have a constant waterfall on the Ossipee River and flowing water over the rocks on the north side. It’s a great photo op!
NEWS
Letter Says Ossipee Property Assessments Punish Those Who Ask for Abatements
Former Long Sands Association president George Eisener says lake property assessments are “screwed up,” and the threat the town’s Selectmen holds over property owners who question their assessment is “a form of blackmail and ends up as a con game.” He calls on the Select Board to restore integrity to the process by treating all property owners equally.
Ossipee Fourth of July Fireworks in Jeopardy
A lack of Old Home Week volunteers may mean no fireworks this year, according to the organization’s co-chair. The fireworks display annually draws residents and visitors to the lake from all points.
The Smart Report: Return of Summer
The Ossipee River dam was almost completely closed down at 10 a.m. Monday morning. As for the reported lake level, it is 406.07 as of 4 p.m. yesterday and is increasing at a rate of 0.08’ per day. If nothing changes, the level will be up to about 406.6’ by this time next week. The “Operating Rule” for Ossipee Lake issued in the spring of 2005 calls for 406’ by May 1st and 407.25’ (summer level) by June 1st. So far, so good. [Click “Lake Water Level” on this page for real-time data].
Loons at the Library and on the Lake
The Friends of the Freedom Public Library will host “The Common Loon: Ongoing Recovery for a New Hampshire Icon” on May 2 at 6:30 p.m. John Cooley, who is senior biologist for the Loon Preservation Committee in Moultonborough, will make the presentation. Ossipee Lake Alliance annually coordinates the lake’s loon census. Volunteer by contacting Susan Marks at smmarks@www.ossipeelake.org.