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Forum: Automotive 01-23-2026, 02:56 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 20,028
Posted By John Mercier
Not every State is required to do tailpipe...

Not every State is required to do tailpipe emissions or OBD compliance testing.

Even in NH, if I remember my history correctly, it was the southern counties that were in violation; and an ongoing...
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 01-23-2026, 02:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 45,619
Posted By John Mercier
All good questions for the committees.

All good questions for the committees.
Forum: History 01-23-2026, 02:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 23,734
Posted By John Mercier
They will probably have to start a non-profit and...

They will probably have to start a non-profit and seek out grants/donations from some of the more quiet wealthy estates in the area.
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 01-23-2026, 01:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 45,619
Posted By John Mercier
How FLL has a primary home in NH? The proposals...

How FLL has a primary home in NH?
The proposals mostly tax only second homes.
Only one has a proposal to increase taxation on a primary home.
Forum: General Discussion 01-23-2026, 01:36 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 24,167
Posted By John Mercier
Some already exist.

Some already exist.
Forum: General Discussion 01-23-2026, 11:09 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 90,620
Posted By John Mercier
So DeSantis is a Democrat. What about Abbott?...

So DeSantis is a Democrat.
What about Abbott? Did he switch sides without us knowing.

Don't remember Montana being a Democrat State.
Forum: General Discussion 01-22-2026, 04:49 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 90,620
Posted By John Mercier
NH is slightly different due to our Constitution....

NH is slightly different due to our Constitution.
Part First Article 28-a was adopted in 1982.

So exemptions have to be voted on at the local level.
Along with local expenditures for...
Forum: General Discussion 01-22-2026, 12:48 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 24,167
Posted By John Mercier
They did let it slip a little too far. But...

They did let it slip a little too far.

But Hanover Street, if I remember correctly, was never well lit and could be slippery in the winter time.
Forum: General Discussion 01-22-2026, 12:21 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 32,780
Posted By John Mercier
The Bill in discussion is not law at the current...

The Bill in discussion is not law at the current time.
It hasn't even had one vote in a full chamber.
Forum: General Discussion 01-21-2026, 07:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 24,167
Posted By John Mercier
Depends on whether they can attract the customer...

Depends on whether they can attract the customer base.
Forum: General Discussion 01-21-2026, 11:56 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 24,167
Posted By John Mercier
How so? The City Council, or others, might be...

How so?
The City Council, or others, might be looking for any ideas that the public has to improve the draw.

I know that having fine dining within walking distance can help.
Forum: General Discussion 01-20-2026, 12:11 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 90,620
Posted By John Mercier
For NH, it is $100 per year. Our State...

For NH, it is $100 per year.

Our State budget runs for two years.
The new budget started in July and is in about six month with accounting for the most part completed. NH is in the red.

This...
Forum: General Discussion 01-20-2026, 10:41 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 32,780
Posted By John Mercier
The 14th was just a public hearing in the House...

The 14th was just a public hearing in the House Committee.
They haven't realized the Executive Hearing details as to the committee's recommendation.

So it is still in the very early stages.
Forum: General Discussion 01-20-2026, 10:37 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 24,167
Posted By John Mercier
The 4-5 months is "in season" when the population...

The 4-5 months is "in season" when the population swells here.
Forum: Boating 01-20-2026, 12:45 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 21,525
Posted By John Mercier
How quaint. You think the IRS is going to let...

How quaint.
You think the IRS is going to let you keep some of it.

Well, like the old saying goes...

That which does not kill us,
Makes us want to drink.
Forum: Boating 01-19-2026, 12:41 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 21,525
Posted By John Mercier
Can you imagine the red tape to push him out into...

Can you imagine the red tape to push him out into Winni in his boat and alight it with flaming arrows?
Forum: General Discussion 01-19-2026, 10:14 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 90,620
Posted By John Mercier
They are looking at changing that (can't remember...

They are looking at changing that (can't remember the bill number); but not sure their method makes sense - replacement cost minus depreciation.

If you ask me what a window costs, even some basic...
Forum: General Discussion 01-18-2026, 06:20 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 32,780
Posted By John Mercier
The OP bill had a $50 registration fee that...

The OP bill had a $50 registration fee that basically went to new hires to monitor the registration process.

The one Tummyman found had $25 going to CB mitigation.

Which one if either passes -...
Forum: General Discussion 01-18-2026, 02:10 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 90,620
Posted By John Mercier
Not sure what the final change will be, and since...

Not sure what the final change will be, and since it is an election year, likely most of these will be "ITL" with one or two going to "Interim Study" to either die or be taken up during the next...
Forum: General Discussion 01-18-2026, 01:52 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 90,620
Posted By John Mercier
Yes. We can rent to a family member or even...

Yes. We can rent to a family member or even someone that we have house sit.
Under 6 months is a STR and should have a Meals & Room tax id and pay the taxes - some people ignore that. Over 6 months...
Forum: General Discussion 01-18-2026, 01:46 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 32,780
Posted By John Mercier
Road Tolls would need to be outrageous to acquire...

Road Tolls would need to be outrageous to acquire the $400 million offset; and require a constitutional amendment to be placed in the general fund.

With about $400 million per annum, the SPT and...
Forum: General Discussion 01-17-2026, 11:40 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 32,780
Posted By John Mercier
Not really working on new laws that much. ...

Not really working on new laws that much.

BPT/BET just being lowered to where they must go will lose the State over $400 million annually in revenue. That is more than the current Statewide...
Forum: General Discussion 01-17-2026, 11:26 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 90,620
Posted By John Mercier
For some of the proposed bills, since the trusts...

For some of the proposed bills, since the trusts would be the "owner", simply long term leasing it to the couple would meet the criteria in NH.
Forum: General Discussion 01-17-2026, 11:24 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 90,620
Posted By John Mercier
That is what these bills are about. Providing a...

That is what these bills are about.
Providing a homestead discount.
Forum: General Discussion 01-17-2026, 11:22 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 90,620
Posted By John Mercier
Raising State level property taxes on homes that...

Raising State level property taxes on homes that are not primary homes.
The exemption for the long term rentals are so that residents that could not afford a home do not see an increase in costs.
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