boat launch and parking

[Island Life]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

Is Birch Island in Gilford?? If so I believe they can still park their vehicle in the upper levels at the town docks with a town guest pass and park their trailer across from Fays at the skating rink parking lot.

Dan

The lot near the skating rink that is open to trailers is always full. This year I took a look in before Memorial Day Weekend and, sure enough, it was already full. This was mid-week, which tells me these are not weekenders but summer folks who launch their boats and then store their trailers in that lot the entire summer. Guess you need to get there at ice-out to get a spot for your trailer.

[BroadHopper]

Originally Posted by Island Life

The lot near the skating rink that is open to trailers is always full. This year I took a look in before Memorial Day Weekend and, sure enough, it was already full. This was mid-week, which tells me these are not weekenders but summer folks who launch their boats and then store their trailers in that lot the entire summer. Guess you need to get there at ice-out to get a spot for your trailer.

That was one of the issues brought up at a selectmen meeting. Islanders that store trailers all summer. I can see no reason why they can't bring the trailers home for the summer. One response from an island resident is that the island is their home for the summer. It has been a constant battle with the islanders getting what they want.

I have seen trailers park there all winter. Makes me think it is also a dumping ground for islanders that no longer need a trailer.