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Forum: Restaurant Information & Reviews Today, 08:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 554
Posted By John Mercier
Prices are rising more slowly... But CPI is...

Prices are rising more slowly...
But CPI is presented from a national perspective, with food and fuel removed from the number due to volatility.

I expect food, labor, and property-related costs...
Forum: Restaurant Information & Reviews Today, 08:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 554
Posted By John Mercier
It will probably have the market ready to go, as...

It will probably have the market ready to go, as long as Pillsbury decides to close on the property.

The State, and even the City, have a very tough time understanding the concepts of private...
Forum: General Discussion Today, 08:20 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 21,593
Posted By John Mercier
Isn't there also an advantage in auto...

Isn't there also an advantage in auto registration and inspection costs?

They had a NH bill that proposed allowing each municipality to impose up to a 35% of the median home value in each...
Forum: Restaurant Information & Reviews Yesterday, 02:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,368
Posted By John Mercier
We can't really know how many are doing the 15%...

We can't really know how many are doing the 15% (or less) to bring the average down.

But I am guessing it to be just a survey and less than deep dive into data that may not readily be available....
Forum: Restaurant Information & Reviews Yesterday, 10:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,368
Posted By John Mercier
16% doesn't seem that low.

16% doesn't seem that low.
Forum: Restaurant Information & Reviews 06-13-2025, 05:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,368
Posted By John Mercier
I'm betting it was more of a survey of bills and...

I'm betting it was more of a survey of bills and the tips provided rather than some large data set.
Forum: Restaurant Information & Reviews 06-13-2025, 02:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,368
Posted By John Mercier
Maybe. But while some diners take the time to...

Maybe.
But while some diners take the time to figure 15%.
Some may just double the Meals Tax as a tip or use the $1 for every $5 methods.

That would bring it above the 15%
Forum: Restaurant Information & Reviews 06-13-2025, 02:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,368
Posted By John Mercier
"People in the U.S. capital on average tip 12.65%...

"People in the U.S. capital on average tip 12.65% when eating out."
Forum: General Discussion 06-12-2025, 08:01 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 32,449
Posted By John Mercier
I think because, if I read it correctly, its...

I think because, if I read it correctly, its effect would be mainly on Coos County.
That is where the majority of the unincorporated places are.

For the rest of us, it seems the system that we...
Forum: General Discussion 06-11-2025, 02:06 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 32,449
Posted By John Mercier
Honestly, I don't know. We have 25...

Honestly, I don't know.
We have 25 unincorporated places.

https://www.revenue.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt736/files/documents/2024-municipal-tax-rates.pdf

If you look at Atkinson & Gilmanton...
Forum: General Discussion 06-11-2025, 12:11 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 32,449
Posted By John Mercier
NHSC ruled that SWEPT is a uniform rate and thus...

NHSC ruled that SWEPT is a uniform rate and thus constitutional.

But found that setting negative rates was unconstitutional - interesting outcome.
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 06-10-2025, 03:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 451
Posted By John Mercier
GBR Contracting Carl Smith 603 393 3947 ...

GBR Contracting
Carl Smith
603 393 3947

Chad & Dan
Chad Mitchell
603 707 0273

Krauz Roofing
Steve Krauz
Forum: General Discussion 06-06-2025, 11:25 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 21,593
Posted By John Mercier
By looking at the license plates, I would...

By looking at the license plates, I would speculate that tourism to our area is not in large part Canadian in general. Certain events might pull them in.

In general, the plates are from the other...
Forum: General Discussion 06-05-2025, 12:15 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 21,593
Posted By John Mercier
I have yet to see less traffic or slowing of...

I have yet to see less traffic or slowing of development.
And prices, I don't think they will be going down.
Forum: General Discussion 06-04-2025, 09:44 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 21,593
Posted By John Mercier
I don't think that is the issue for the Lakes...

I don't think that is the issue for the Lakes Region's tourism.
Forum: General Discussion 06-03-2025, 06:57 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 21,593
Posted By John Mercier
That doesn't really matter much. NH is simply...

That doesn't really matter much.
NH is simply looking at the numbers.
The number of tourists does not always directly equate to tax revenue in the account.

You could come with a ton of family...
Forum: General Discussion 06-03-2025, 08:58 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 21,593
Posted By John Mercier
Wary to purchase maybe in tourism. But we...

Wary to purchase maybe in tourism.

But we see it differently in the other aspects.
Age, Lifestyle, and residency seem to be effecting the behaviors.

Costs are always a problem, but even what...
Forum: General Discussion 05-31-2025, 10:27 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 21,593
Posted By John Mercier
I moved off from Lake Winnisquam about three...

I moved off from Lake Winnisquam about three decades ago because it was getting noisy.
Too much of a draw.
Forum: General Discussion 05-31-2025, 09:38 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 21,593
Posted By John Mercier
I'm cheery. All the rain has been great for the...

I'm cheery.
All the rain has been great for the clover.
Forum: General Discussion 05-30-2025, 07:32 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 21,593
Posted By John Mercier
If the State doesn't receive revenue, it cuts...

If the State doesn't receive revenue, it cuts budgets.
Guess what the next level of taxation is in NH after the State...
Forum: General Discussion 05-30-2025, 08:51 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 21,593
Posted By John Mercier
Quiet is what the problem is. Lower tourism...

Quiet is what the problem is.

Lower tourism effects both the Meals & Rental (Room & Meals) and Business Tax revenues.
Forum: General Discussion 05-29-2025, 08:00 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 21,593
Posted By John Mercier
The State is aware and reaching out. Problem is...

The State is aware and reaching out.
Problem is hardened positions.
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 05-27-2025, 08:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,858
Posted By John Mercier
Middleton Meredith may have some on the rack, but...

Middleton Meredith may have some on the rack, but I think it is special order.
Worth the call.

Also Bellettes right next to Glidden Road.
Forum: General Discussion 05-26-2025, 10:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,087
Posted By John Mercier
MAP didn't say projects were stopped because of...

MAP didn't say projects were stopped because of Bike Week.
MAP is correct that Bike Week changes the development pattern.

It helps sustain a losing pattern of property development that can simply...
Forum: General Discussion 05-26-2025, 10:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,087
Posted By John Mercier
I believe they can make it tighter, but not...

I believe they can make it tighter, but not looser.
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