"A quick review of the petition and who signed only finds that 2 of the petition signers reside directly on the water. 82 Dinsmore Point Road - James F. Bright, MD Portsmouth, NH. 68 Belknap Point Road - Douglas P. Hill, Real Estate Closing Atty. Meredith & Gilford Conservation Commission Member...Hmmm."
Just Sold -- regarding your astute observation: Maybe, just maybe, some of us live in Gilford but OWN property near Ames...and maybe, just MAYBE, that property is in a name other than ours or in a trust.
My name is on there.

And I am not an attorney. Nor am I a Commissioner. Nor am I involved in any local politics. HOWEVER...I own property local to Ames. And I pay taxes. And quite frankly I don't give a rats you-know-what if anybody disagrees or flames me. ;-)
Oh, and thanks for the 15 minutes of fame, LawnPsycho! I thought I'd never get it at my advanced age....LOVE seeing my name in lights!