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Originally Posted by Woodsy
DJS...
Its amazing the amount of wrong information your posting as facts...
1. The RR ROW (Right of Way) belongs to the STATE OF NH (and by default the citizens of NH), not the RR. The Hobo RR leases the tracks from the state. The STATE owns most of, if not all of the waterfront that abuts the RR ROW. (There is a thread here about shoreline leases... its good read. I am sure that battle will be revived soon enough)
2. The RR ROW along the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee is a Corridor Trail and as such can be used in the winter (once the NH Trails Bureau has posted it OPEN) for recreational purposes such as snowmobiling, XC skiing, hiking etc.
3. The Public is prohibited wallk ALONG the RR ROW, however, it is allowed to cross the RR ROW in certain instances... Just ask all the folks who lease the land on the other side from the state! SDS is one of the bigger developments that lease the shoreline from the state.
4. There is a Bill that has passed or is about to pass that will indemnify the RR from injuries that may occur trailside... This alleviates most of the legal entanglements and insurance liability costs of the WOW trail.
5. The Laconia PD has some of the best bicycle cops in the business, I am sure the WOW trail will get the same proffesional attention as the rest of the city does.
The fact is that the residents of SDS and others don't OWN the waterfront or the RR ROW. Its in the best interests of the Citizens of NH to insure access to all, not just a priveledged few. I can understand thier position, however they bought thier property knowing that there were no guarantees to water access.
Woodsy
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Woodsy,
Great posting of the facts!
I have no idea where DJS is getting his or her information, but it is clearly incorrect. Your post certainly clears up the misinformation supplied by DJS.
It is looking more and more like the WOW trail from the Weirs to Laconia will be happening. I think this will be a great addition to the recreational venues offered to the citizens of NH and to the tourists who's money helps so many local businesses.
R2B