Talked to Parker Marine folks today, and they said essentially what was in the paper...NH State public access to the lake...good for the public, good for the State. May deploy a Marine Patrol boat during the season as well. Also a F& G boat there. More of a presence.
It is a better launch ramp than the town's ramp..not as steep, water is pretty deep and as long as they keep the "no power loading" in effect, should continue to be good for launching boats, especially those longer ones. One of my friends has a 38 or 39 foot Baja, and he can launch at Downings or go to a place that can lift him off with a crane. that gets a little expensive.