Great thread Argie's Wife! I was thinking about starting a similar one a while ago but never did.
What I think would be helpful, although most likely controversial, would be if each poster also listed the amount of time they spend in the lakes region. Now thats not one of these "non-voting taxpayer" type statements, but I would like to see how the opinions of someone like me who lives here with a young family year round (and I mean every. last. day. including Christmas morning) vs. someone who comes up summers, weekends, ect. to "get away from it all".
So in that vain:
Hi, my names Weirs Guy and I look at the lake every day of my life from my house.
1. If you had to make a decision about what you did NOT want to see change in your area, what would it be? (It can be one thing or many things.)
I'd like to see less mcmansions and more fixing up of existing houses. I'd also like to see us not change the area's current growth plan, i.e. the adding of a Lowes, Wal-Mart, ect. but not some god awful strip mall ala Tilton or North Conway. This is a great point for the year rounders vs. summer/weekenders I think.
2. What would you want to see preserved in your community? (For example, certain historical buildings or special public areas or maybe there's something you'd like to see restored.)
I'd like to see the Weirs restored to a cleaner, more welcoming environment. A coat of paint, a fixed board at the boardwalk, ect.
3. Is having vital records from your town available online important to you? (i.e. for genealogy research, for example.) What about historical photos?
Nice to have, but not a need to have. I think the town could leverage its resources better, but maybe a volunteer campaign?
Great topic!
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