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Old 07-14-2022, 08:13 AM   #63
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Originally Posted by BroadHopper View Post
Lifetime shorefront residence of the lake, I can tell you my observance. Early years before McMansions and Mcyachts, boaters and landowners had a peaceful existence. Landowners accept the fact the boaters have the right to common sense use of the lake. Watersports at sunrise and sunset were considered normal. Small loud race boats were also the norm. A loud rafting party that pops up on weekends was also tolerated. We accept that as part of the use for the right to live on the lake. Even neighborhoods had block parties where we get to socialize and know each other. The kids get to play outside together. During the waterski racing era, Neighborhoods would form a race team to participate. Allowing distant neighbors to know each other.

Today this is all gone. A great reason for the family to move to Winnisquam.
I agree with this sentiment in general. But with all due respect, you seem to have noted only one side of the debate. Certain watersports lovers AND certain McMansion owners have both been abusive and caused corrosion to both the lake and society.
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