The House will vote Mar. 7 on three bills to control milfoil and other invasive lake weeds in a war the tourist industry hopes to win.
NEWS
Lake Speed Limit Bill Still Draws Crowds
Although a bill to impose speed limits of 45 mph during the day and 25 mph at night on the state’s lakes and rivers passed the House by a substantial margin three weeks ago, supporters and opponents showed up in large numbers yesterday for a fight neither side considers finished.
Merrow Backs Off From Beach
Selectman and state Rep. Harry Merrow is backing away from his plan to create a new town beach at Long Sands on Ossipee Lake — at least for the present.
Majority Favor Boating Speed Limit
Nearly two thirds of voters in New Hampshire support creating a statewide boating speed limit, according to a poll released yesterday.
Merrow Recommends Pulling Plug on Natural Area Study
In a written statement submitted at last night’s Ossipee Selectmen’s meeting, Harry Merrow recommended that the town cancel the second phase of the botanical study of Ossipee Lake Natural Area.