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Woodsy · 05-23-2006, 02:35 PM

Island Lover...

You missed my point. This is about what the waterfront property owners want vs what is best for the general public. I am just pointing out that there is more than one point of view on this issue.

Waterfront property owners are approaching this problem from your point of view, essentially your wallet. You don't want the additional cost of repairing your dock. I don't blame you. However, had the dock been built to height greater than the high water mark, you wouldn't have this problem. 13" inches above full lake does not make this a flood of epic proportions.

As I have stated before there are many competing interests, waterfront property owners, businesses, public access and use etc. It is very difficult to balance these competing interests. In the end no one is truly happy with the compromises the politicians will come up with.

I understand that some struggle to make the tax payments. Lake Winnipesaukee property values have skyrocketed, driven by other folks who can afford to pay the taxes. I wish I had the luxury of being in a position that allowed me to afford both a primary residence and a waterfront vacation residence. Sadly I do not...

BTW, The $700K Nortech owner has a nice property on the water... He is a "Have".

An article on WMUR... http://www.wmur.com/news/9260614/detail.html

Woodsy

05-23-2006, 02:35 PM	#18
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,968 Thanks: 80 Thanked 980 Times in 440 Posts	Island Lover... You missed my point. This is about what the waterfront property owners want vs what is best for the general public. I am just pointing out that there is more than one point of view on this issue. Waterfront property owners are approaching this problem from your point of view, essentially your wallet. You don't want the additional cost of repairing your dock. I don't blame you. However, had the dock been built to height greater than the high water mark, you wouldn't have this problem. 13" inches above full lake does not make this a flood of epic proportions. As I have stated before there are many competing interests, waterfront property owners, businesses, public access and use etc. It is very difficult to balance these competing interests. In the end no one is truly happy with the compromises the politicians will come up with. I understand that some struggle to make the tax payments. Lake Winnipesaukee property values have skyrocketed, driven by other folks who can afford to pay the taxes. I wish I had the luxury of being in a position that allowed me to afford both a primary residence and a waterfront vacation residence. Sadly I do not... BTW, The $700K Nortech owner has a nice property on the water... He is a "Have". An article on WMUR... http://www.wmur.com/news/9260614/detail.html Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid. Last edited by Woodsy; 05-23-2006 at 03:06 PM.