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Forum: General Discussion Today, 09:06 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 21,370
Posted By Descant
Increase fees?

Larger boats already pay more, both in registration fee and boat fee. I have one with a fee of $124 and one with $250. The state gats the registration fee which gets split up for Search & Rescue,...
Forum: General Discussion Yesterday, 10:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 766
Posted By Descant
Islanders bealert

Islanders be alert. We are coming up on the April 1 anniversary of the sinking of Four Mile Island as reported in the Laconia Citizen. I have the article in the family archives, but unfortunately...
Forum: General Discussion Yesterday, 10:25 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 21,370
Posted By Descant
Be quiet, please

LWA started a good thread on legislation. Let's not get it shut down by turning it into another speed limit discussion.
Forum: General Discussion Yesterday, 10:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,439
Posted By Descant
I got the same "Access to this PC is closed"...

I got the same "Access to this PC is closed" message. I got rid of it by shutting off the power and re-starting. However, I saw the same message yesterday on a different site.
Forum: General Discussion Yesterday, 12:45 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 22,698
Posted By Descant
There are a number of houses on Summit Ave and...

There are a number of houses on Summit Ave and around Governor's that are not shorefront. That parcel certainly isn't wetlands. Being owned by all the association members, it probably isn't for...
Forum: General Discussion Yesterday, 12:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 798
Posted By Descant
More info?

You'll get better comments/advice on this Forum if you can clarify "problems with the HOA" as being the management, the rules, the board of directors (one director?) or something very specific that...
Forum: General Discussion 03-26-2024, 10:46 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 22,698
Posted By Descant
Sort of. The GIC owns a 47 acre parcel on Summit...

Sort of. The GIC owns a 47 acre parcel on Summit Ave that is in current use. I guess there could be other inland parcels.
Forum: Boating 03-26-2024, 10:29 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,790
Posted By Descant
When we were building ca. 1960, fall snow on the...

When we were building ca. 1960, fall snow on the ground was the perfect time to burn brush. No fireboat in those days but a lot of brush where PSNH had cleared their right of way. Once built, we...
Forum: General Discussion 03-26-2024, 10:21 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 21,370
Posted By Descant
What happens in other states is very important. ...

What happens in other states is very important. When a rep drafts a bill, one of the first steps is for legislative services to research other states as well as past bills submitted in NH. On many...
Forum: General Discussion 03-25-2024, 08:05 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 21,370
Posted By Descant
No

For me, allowing a petition to set up NWZ, NRZ etc has been abused and the whole process should be scrapped, so I'd vote "NO". The limitation of 300', 50 acres, etc. is certainly a compromise. ...
Forum: General Discussion 03-25-2024, 04:46 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,704
Posted By Descant
snow melters

Downtown Concord has snow melt sidewalks, heated by tubing that runs under the pavers. Very expensive (?), but I believe there was a federal grant of some sort, so, as some say, "it was free". I...
Forum: General Discussion 03-25-2024, 12:08 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,704
Posted By Descant
Chronology

Great chronology as the equipment improves. Next chapter:

In 2024 we added a cab with heat and A/C. Next step is stereo and front/rear/side cameras so we can sit on the beach and watch our (new)...
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 03-24-2024, 09:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,488
Posted By Descant
We used, and were happy with GNC. They stopped...

We used, and were happy with GNC. They stopped doing island work, so good-by.
Forum: General Discussion 03-21-2024, 08:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,276
Posted By Descant
I'm always happy to see it a little high in April...

I'm always happy to see it a little high in April so debris that drifts to shore will be stranded as the level goes down. I've never had a direct hit, but props and semi-floating trees are not a...
Forum: General Discussion 03-19-2024, 09:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,673
Posted By Descant
Audit purposes

Yes, outside auditors review towns, schools, village district's books. This is mostly for accuracy of accounting, not for propriety of activity. So, yes, they would detect embezzlement, but if the...
Forum: General Discussion 03-19-2024, 05:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,980
Posted By Descant
1872

{Alton Bay}... is also the birthplace of the Mount Washington cruise ship, as the original side-wheeler was launched in Alton Bay in 1872.
Forum: General Discussion 03-19-2024, 03:10 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 13,896
Posted By Descant
Meals On Wheels of Hillsboro County has a similar...

Meals On Wheels of Hillsboro County has a similar program ($3/meal?) for elders, working with local restaurants. (www.HCMOW.org) They get federal funding for the program, so "it's free"--"the...
Forum: General Discussion 03-19-2024, 02:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,673
Posted By Descant
Similar here (Merrimack). We're on a July 1...

Similar here (Merrimack). We're on a July 1 fiscal year, so we can see better what needs are and have last quarter planning, compared to a 12/31 fiscal year where you are spending in January, hoping...
Forum: General Discussion 03-16-2024, 03:41 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 13,896
Posted By Descant
TV ads

Financial catastrophe?
How many ads on TV saying we'll cut your debt in half, you won't owe the IRS, and of course, Joe will cancel your student loans. Cancel. Not pay.
Financial catastrophe...
Forum: General Discussion 03-14-2024, 10:40 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 13,496
Posted By Descant
People I know who store boats and RV's don't seem...

People I know who store boats and RV's don't seem to have an issue with gas in the tanks, or propane for stove and fridge..
Forum: General Discussion 03-14-2024, 12:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,867
Posted By Descant
Google

If you Google Laconia NH school budget, this pops up:

School board approves 2023-24 budget over grant funding ...

The Laconia Daily Sun
https://www.laconiadailysun.com › news › local ›...
Forum: General Discussion 03-14-2024, 11:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,922
Posted By Descant
Can this be cheaply reused as temporary homeless...

Can this be cheaply reused as temporary homeless housing?
Forum: Automotive 03-13-2024, 01:21 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,183
Posted By Descant
Welcome

Welcome to the Forum. At the top of this thread is posted that this thread is over 830 days old.
Forum: General Discussion 03-13-2024, 09:17 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 22,698
Posted By Descant
Tilton BB--Understood. Property taxes are the...

Tilton BB--Understood. Property taxes are the biggest expense in my (retirement) budget too. $10K to Gilford for an island camp with little or no police, fire, school, roads etc. Five months a year...
Forum: General Discussion 03-13-2024, 09:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,703
Posted By Descant
This is typical in towns across the state and the...

This is typical in towns across the state and the country. You should not be surprised.
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