New Marine Patrol Building & Shibley's at The Pier

[Descant]

Originally Posted by ishoot308

Unfortunately this money was put into the "general" fund where it was raided and spent by our current Governor.

So is it true that Mr Barrett did in fact raise the funds for the new building so as not to hit the people of NH with an added tax burden?? Was this money placed in the General fund and then raided??

Thanks;

Dan

Mostly correct. The budget in question was in 2011 (Item 79 in the budget trailer bill, HB2). John Lynch was the Governor, not our current governor.

[fatlazyless]

Originally Posted by Breakwater

Dave Barrett had over $3 million saved in the non-lapsing Navigation Safety Fund after saving for many years. Under house speaker Bill O'Brien the legislature passed a law making the fund lapsing, and moved the balance into the general fund.

Two years later the legislature reversed the actions of the previous and the Navigation Safety Fund is again non-lapsing. It will be the source for bond payments for the new building.

In about 2011 Speaker of the House Bill O'Brien and his fellow Republican state representative supporters were able to lower the fee for registering a car by about $30/ 2-year registration period. As a result of the decrease in this funding, the NH Dept of Transportation was not able to maintain their 750-miles of un-numbered state local roads, all across the state, which included the one mile long Barnard Ridge Rd, and the 4-mile long Meredith Neck Rd, both in Meredith. So, for about three years, from 2012 to October-2015, both roads were in miserable, rough, mega potholed, worn out shape courtesy of Speaker of the House Bill O'Brien and his supporting Republican state reps.

Let me tell you, that sure enough was a no-good Republican road! Dat dere road was nuth'n but potholes ...... I tell's ya!

http://www.concordmonitor.com/Farewe...litics-4347547

Concord Monitor, August 28, 2016: "Katy Burns: Buh-bye, Bill O'Brien" ...... Republican Majority Caucus unpaid $7800 office rent for Concord office .....

Considering what happened with the funding for the new MP-HQ building ..... it's very very good this new state building is almost completed, and will soon be occupied, and in use for what could be the next hundred years. It's looks to be a very attractive and functional new home for the NH Marine Patrol. Dave Barrett had a super plan!

Such a great looking building, plus you save five dollars at the walk-in window compared to what you pay to register your boat at your local town hall, or marina, plus 100% of the registration money goes to the State of NH, as opposed to 50%-town and 50%-state. No five dollar service fee at the MP-HQ walk-in window.

[SIKSUKR]

Originally Posted by Patiently Watching

A monument to wasteful bureaucrats.

The marine patrol should all be fired.

Do people actually read what they post before they send it?

[Descant]

I understand the ribbon cutting/dedication is Tuesday, Nov 29. Glendale will bed swarming with State Police, locals and County. Drive carefully. The car you cut off may be a cop. Or worse, a reporter, and you'll be on the PM news.

Nevertheless, this honorarium to Safety Services Director Dave Barrett has been a long time coming. It will serve all of the Lakes Region, and it will benefit us as well as the MP. We should all be proud of our law enforcement folks. BZ. Fly the BZ flags on Tuesday, Nov. 29.

[Barney Bear]

Dedication of the new marine patrol building is scheduled for 10.00 this morning. ⚓️

[BroadHopper]

Been looking for the announcement on NH.GOV and other news media.

[Barney Bear]

I heard this announcement on WMUR Channel 9 this morning. 📺

[Descant]

It was posted here on 11/18. (#104 "Grand Opening") I'd guess there were 100 people there. Gov. Hassan spoke, but I don't know if her schedule is publicly broadcast for security purposes.

[Just Sold]

Here are a couple of photos of the new MP building I took today. Rainbow was a freebie from the lake gods.

[Scott's Yott]

That place cost more than the pot of gold at the end of that rainbow

[ApS]

Originally Posted by Scott's Yott

That place cost more than the pot of gold at the end of that rainbow

'Seems Public Safety buildings should be simpler designs, especially as taxpayers are footing the bill.

Here's most of Miami-Dade County P.D.'s Taj Mahal, built in 1989:



Too "out-there" for Hollywood, CSI-Miami borrowed the more modest Hawthorne California PD Building for its screen sets instead!



Yes, the sign was altered for the TV show:



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[noreast]

There hoping an earth quake will straighten it out.

[HUH]

Now that the monument to wasteful government spending is complete. Wondering if the 20 or so outside lights will ever be turned off? Glendale bay lit up like a Christmas tree 24/7 365.
Someone please give me a good reason for this