Winnipesaukee Forum - View Single Post - Battle of the boat dollars; State vs Local

John A. Birdsall · 10-27-2006, 06:18 PM

Big argument over Marine Patrol funds, education (boating) has happened on this forum in the last two years. Yes the towns have or at least some of them have public docks and launches and I along with my family appreciate that. But we need the marine patrol to be funded more to serve and protect the boating world. I recall the state saying they are not giving them additional funding, I doubt if the cities or towns provide them with any funds, but expect them to do a job.

I got my registration paperwork a couple weeks ago I guess and today I got the letter. As an out of stater I will be sending my fee to the state so that the Marine Patrol will get at least a slice of my dollar.

10-27-2006, 06:18 PM	#20
John A. Birdsall Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Norwich, CT Posts: 599 Thanks: 27 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	MP funds Big argument over Marine Patrol funds, education (boating) has happened on this forum in the last two years. Yes the towns have or at least some of them have public docks and launches and I along with my family appreciate that. But we need the marine patrol to be funded more to serve and protect the boating world. I recall the state saying they are not giving them additional funding, I doubt if the cities or towns provide them with any funds, but expect them to do a job. I got my registration paperwork a couple weeks ago I guess and today I got the letter. As an out of stater I will be sending my fee to the state so that the Marine Patrol will get at least a slice of my dollar.