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Forum: General Discussion 03-25-2024, 04:41 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,679
Posted By jeffk
What a mess

I was reminded yesterday that when snow amounts reach a certain level, the normal things you do to clear it don't always work. We have 600' of DIRT driveway and ups and downs along the length of it....
Forum: General Discussion 03-24-2024, 06:53 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,679
Posted By jeffk
Is this the famous bridge across the Broads? :emb:

Is this the famous bridge across the Broads? :emb:
Forum: General Discussion 03-23-2024, 08:44 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,679
Posted By jeffk
22" and still snowing

22" and still snowing
Forum: General Discussion 03-23-2024, 02:31 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,679
Posted By jeffk
13" and more coming. The mixed precipitation...

13" and more coming.

The mixed precipitation line is down around Alton at the moment. Right now, predicting another 7". 2" per hour rate expected between 8 and 10. Over by midnight.
Forum: General Discussion 03-23-2024, 12:15 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,679
Posted By jeffk
Well, 10" in Center Harbor right now (Sat. 1 pm)...

Well, 10" in Center Harbor right now (Sat. 1 pm) and expect another 4" - 8" until it ends at midnight.

It's also very light, per my wife shoveling off our small porch.

You can keep your...
Forum: General Discussion 03-22-2024, 05:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,271
Posted By jeffk
The 2022 and 2020 and this year results were both...

The 2022 and 2020 and this year results were both an early and RAPID increase compared to the approximately 40 year mean level of the lake at this time of year. The lake is currently about 6" higher...
Forum: General Discussion 03-20-2024, 08:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,271
Posted By jeffk
If you go to Bizer (http://bizer.com) and then...

If you go to Bizer (http://bizer.com) and then select Lake Level you will see a graph of the 2024 level of the lake and the previous 5 years for comparison. The current value is only updated weekly...
Forum: General Discussion 03-20-2024, 04:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,967
Posted By jeffk
The reality is that "history" is often a...

The reality is that "history" is often a compilation of various methods of record keeping by different people. Obviously as times and technology change, the way things are determined (and remembered)...
Forum: General Discussion 03-18-2024, 06:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,967
Posted By jeffk
Well, since the Ice Out page on the forum lists...

Well, since the Ice Out page on the forum lists them all since 1887, including this year, I think we can be pretty confident. :D
Forum: General Discussion 03-18-2024, 04:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,967
Posted By jeffk
The new earliest day of the record.

The new earliest day of the record.
Forum: General Discussion 02-26-2024, 09:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,271
Posted By jeffk
After the concern in December, I would like to...

After the concern in December, I would like to point out that the lake level is down to the historical mean for this time of year, 502.84. This is also about the annual time and level of the mean...
Forum: General Discussion 01-28-2024, 05:04 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,609
Posted By jeffk
Mea culpa! I apologize for incorrect information....

Mea culpa! I apologize for incorrect information. It seems that NH is NOT a community property state. When I originally checked, several seemingly reliable sources indicated it was. Now I am seeming...
Forum: General Discussion 01-26-2024, 01:29 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,609
Posted By jeffk
As I previously noted, IF you are living in a...

As I previously noted, IF you are living in a COMMUNITY PROPERTY STATE, like NH, then it is likely the surviving spouse will get a FULL stepped up basis because the ownership in such a state is...
Forum: Restaurant Information & Reviews 01-11-2024, 04:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,725
Posted By jeffk
Sign outside says opening Tuesday.

Sign outside says opening Tuesday.
Forum: General Discussion 12-31-2023, 06:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,271
Posted By jeffk
The lake is over a foot higher than its targeted...

The lake is over a foot higher than its targeted level for this time of year (and close to summertime "Full Pool"). However, the actual level is subject to the weather. We have had a LOT of rain...
Forum: General Discussion 12-18-2023, 05:24 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 16,423
Posted By jeffk
Spending may indeed be elevated over the last 50...

Spending may indeed be elevated over the last 50 years but it's NOT the fault of local governments. Local spending increases are a response to larger forces.

Here's a tidbit:
"During the...
Forum: General Discussion 12-17-2023, 06:58 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 16,423
Posted By jeffk
Ignorance of how government and taxation works is...

Ignorance of how government and taxation works is VERY dangerous. That is how a state ends up like Vermont, Massachusetts's, New York, California, ...

When people are unhappy, politicians will...
Forum: General Discussion 12-15-2023, 06:06 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 16,423
Posted By jeffk
This is where I cannot agree. Instituting Sales...

This is where I cannot agree. Instituting Sales and Income taxes to reduce property taxes is a DEVOLUTION. Most states have gone this route and it has solved NOTHING. It just shifts the tax burden...
Forum: General Discussion 12-14-2023, 05:08 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 16,423
Posted By jeffk
You have answered your own question, the massive...

You have answered your own question, the massive increase in lake front valuations, not only on land but also the buildings, is shifting the tax burden to those owners. This increase in valuation is...
Forum: General Discussion 12-11-2023, 06:19 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,609
Posted By jeffk
Hypothetical answer

I'm not a tax expert and being a spouse changes the inheritance process but I will lead with a couple facts and then speculate.

First, it depends as to where you reside as to the state inheritance...
Forum: Site Support Forum 12-04-2023, 07:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,694
Posted By jeffk
If you go to the WeirsCam link at the bottom of...

If you go to the WeirsCam link at the bottom of the main web page it displays a link to a bunch of web cams.

I'm not sure about the the previous link; Don (webmaster) would have to speak to that.
Forum: General Discussion 11-22-2023, 09:34 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 28,600
Posted By jeffk
First, with rough numbers, a recent report of...

First, with rough numbers, a recent report of student numbers is 501 and the school budget for 2022/23 was $15,541,613. This yields $31,021 per student, not $40,000+. Plus, I suspect this budget...
Forum: General Discussion 11-22-2023, 07:24 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 28,600
Posted By jeffk
The money marked as the "state education"...

The money marked as the "state education" component of the property tax (SWEPT - StateWide Educational Property Tax), since 2011, stays with the town it is collected in. It is labeled "state" because...
Forum: General Discussion 11-17-2023, 06:52 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 28,600
Posted By jeffk
I'm not sure that this is a concern for the...

I'm not sure that this is a concern for the towns. Whoever BOUGHT an expensive lakefront property should also have the ability to pay the higher taxes. So far there seem to be plenty of buyers, even...
Forum: General Discussion 11-16-2023, 07:51 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 28,600
Posted By jeffk
Why are people "entitled" to a house on the lake...

Why are people "entitled" to a house on the lake or a house with lake access?

I bought a Moultonborough lake house in 1994 and I knew the tax structure then (it had already worked the way it does...
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