Winnipesaukee Forum - View Single Post - Where is the money for HB-162 going to come from?

Woodsy · 02-07-2006, 04:34 PM

Bear Islander...

I tend to agree with you about the property values. I really don't think HB-162 is going to affect them at all. The values are dropping somewhat, but there is still a pretty big demand for property here in the Lakes region. Supply & Demand rules the real estate market, influenced by property tax rates. Boating laws will have little to no effect.

Fat Jack...

Last I checked fresh water was significantly denser than salt water. But maybe in your world physics doesn't apply? Perhaps the sky is a nice emerald green there too? Of course the way radar works is bouncing a radar wave off of a dense object... metal reflects the best. The less dense the object, the less of a radar return. But I forgot Fat Jack... you probably already know that. After all your NH most educated citizen in regards to the speed limit!

You bring up Lake George yet again. The Lake George State Park Commission spent ALOT of money in "start up" costs when they implemented thier speed limit. In order to boat on Lake George you need to get a sticker.... EVERY BOAT ON LAKE GEORGE IS REQUIRED TO HAVE THIS STICKER. When you purchase this sticker, you get a brochure, explaining all of the rules and regulations of Lake George State Park, including the speed limit. There are no boats allowed on Lake George without this sticker. Its a very quick visual check, and because of the brochure ignorance of the speed limit isn't an excuse there. They don't actively enforce the speed limit on Lake George, per thier admission to only 5-6 tickets per year. Per HB-162 here in NH, and specifically Lake Winnipesaukee, we do not have this "sticker" requirement. HB-162 does not provide ANY funding for training, enforcement, court fees or signage. We do not have anything that tells visitors to Lake Winnipesaukee any of the boating rules and regulations.

I also don't think that any of the Winnfabs would be happy if the NH Marine Patrol only issued 5-6 tickets per year. I think quite frankly you guys would be screaming for Director Barretts head on a silver platter! I am sure judging by Fat jacks prior posts in other threads he already is!

I checked the voter registration list in Meredith and you weren't listed. Your old profile listed Upton MA and Meredith NH. Maybe I should check some other sources? If you moved up here permanently, congrats! Once the ice freezes over I will be sure to swing by on the snowmobile and say hello! We can share a laugh or two over this whole mess!

Woodsy

02-07-2006, 04:34 PM	#27
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,969 Thanks: 80 Thanked 980 Times in 440 Posts	Bear Islander... I tend to agree with you about the property values. I really don't think HB-162 is going to affect them at all. The values are dropping somewhat, but there is still a pretty big demand for property here in the Lakes region. Supply & Demand rules the real estate market, influenced by property tax rates. Boating laws will have little to no effect. Fat Jack... Last I checked fresh water was significantly denser than salt water. But maybe in your world physics doesn't apply? Perhaps the sky is a nice emerald green there too? Of course the way radar works is bouncing a radar wave off of a dense object... metal reflects the best. The less dense the object, the less of a radar return. But I forgot Fat Jack... you probably already know that. After all your NH most educated citizen in regards to the speed limit! You bring up Lake George yet again. The Lake George State Park Commission spent ALOT of money in "start up" costs when they implemented thier speed limit. In order to boat on Lake George you need to get a sticker.... EVERY BOAT ON LAKE GEORGE IS REQUIRED TO HAVE THIS STICKER. When you purchase this sticker, you get a brochure, explaining all of the rules and regulations of Lake George State Park, including the speed limit. There are no boats allowed on Lake George without this sticker. Its a very quick visual check, and because of the brochure ignorance of the speed limit isn't an excuse there. They don't actively enforce the speed limit on Lake George, per thier admission to only 5-6 tickets per year. Per HB-162 here in NH, and specifically Lake Winnipesaukee, we do not have this "sticker" requirement. HB-162 does not provide ANY funding for training, enforcement, court fees or signage. We do not have anything that tells visitors to Lake Winnipesaukee any of the boating rules and regulations. I also don't think that any of the Winnfabs would be happy if the NH Marine Patrol only issued 5-6 tickets per year. I think quite frankly you guys would be screaming for Director Barretts head on a silver platter! I am sure judging by Fat jacks prior posts in other threads he already is! I checked the voter registration list in Meredith and you weren't listed. Your old profile listed Upton MA and Meredith NH. Maybe I should check some other sources? If you moved up here permanently, congrats! Once the ice freezes over I will be sure to swing by on the snowmobile and say hello! We can share a laugh or two over this whole mess! Woodsy