Comparing Gilford and Meredith

CateP · 01-31-2011, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucky1

You know I love the beach, and the small home is very well insulated, BUT THOSE VIEWS OF THE MOUNTAINS HAVE GIVEN ME THE GREATEST JOY!!! Views were not on my list. So there you go. Fall in love with someplace and jump in after you make sure it seems to make you happy. For in life, a happy home is made from happy people. Lots of things can be changed but not the location. Charm is for bracelets. Solid, usuable space, etc etc is what makes for less problems. I never am in Moultonborough long before I don't start hearing myself say OUT LOUD, "I LOVE IT HERE." That is what you want in the end! Good luck.

Charm is for bracelets!!!!
Classic line. Love it.

I think location IS key. We've been talking more about views and that feeling of ahhhh when we arrive home. We'll be looking for that.

The cool thing is that it looks like my partner may be working in Laconia starting in April. She may be up there while I'm still in NJ managing the house and boat sales. Great opportunity to scout.

fatlazyless · 02-01-2011, 11:14 AM

The two towns have different forms of local government. Gilford has SB-2, and Meredith has an annual town meeting. How does that make a difference? Probably, it's a big reason why Meredith has a new fire station, police station, community center, ball fields and tennis courts all built in the last eight years and why Gilford has not done any similar construction like that.

CateP · 02-01-2011, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by fatlazyless

The two towns have different forms of local government. Gilford has SB-2, and Meredith has an annual town meeting. How does that make a difference? Probably, it's a big reason why Meredith has a new fire station, police station, community center, ball fields and tennis courts all built in the last eight years and why Gilford has not done any similar construction like that.

I thought Gilford had just constructed a new library?

jmen24 · 02-01-2011, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by CateP

I thought Gilford had just constructed a new library?

FLL, doesn't do to much research prior to making claims, so I would investigate that for yourself.

On the Architecture, you and I are in complete agreement on the modern designs of Colonial origin. Very rarely am I ever excited. I have no doubt that you know what you are looking for.

Note, I am not at all saying that the modern construction is inferior to the old stuff, because it is not and by a long shot. Just the modern interpretation of the design. When it comes to building, there is good reason, that "they don't build them like they used to", most would not even be standing if it wasn't for the super strong old growth timber used. That stuff doesn't exist anymore (at least not in a practical supply for framing use, very, very $$$$). The engineered products in use today, far surpass the dimensional framing lumber available at most yards that folks are always used to seeing and using.

Anyway, good luck on your search.

Bob M · 02-01-2011, 03:46 PM

Gilford does have a new library. It opened in the last year or two. I'm not sure of the numbers but I believe that a large donation from a local citizen family paved the way for it the construction. It is one fine building that the residents have every right to be proud of.

ishoot308 · 02-01-2011, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob M

Gilford does have a new library. It opened in the last year or two. I'm not sure of the numbers but I believe that a large donation from a local citizen family paved the way for it the construction. It is one fine building that the residents have every right to be proud of.

Yes they do!... and the town offices / police / fire station don't need updating and are in great shape in my opinion so why spend unnecessary money.

The Gilford Village Field also has four lighted tennis courts, a lighted basketball court, soccer field, two baseball diamonds with dugouts and bleachers, playground, picnic area and bandstand!! So I am not sure why FLL would think Gilford does not have these?????

Dan

fatlazyless · 02-02-2011, 09:53 AM

And, who paid for the new Gilford library? As I recall, it was created with a large donation by a Gilford resident and then there was still some local opposition.

With SB-2, it seems like it is always MUCH more difficult for a town to get big projects like new buildings approved. If Gilford had been a town meeting town, then it's much more likely that a new police station would already have been built.

Barbara · 02-02-2011, 09:55 AM

Check out Wolfeboro's historic district if archtecture is an issue.....some wonderful homes.

fatlazyless · 02-02-2011, 03:53 PM

In a town like Meredith which has approximately 5600 residents the difference between SB-2 and the annual town meeting vote is indicated by the number of voters who show up and vote. At the Tuesday, 1st week of March annual town meeting with the vote held at about 11-pm, probably a total of 300 voters representing both the nays and the yeas for the show of hands votes will be counted as voting. With SB-2, which is a private paper ballot held from 7-am to 7-pm, the number, the totals from both sides adds up to about 1500-2500 votes depending on the issues.

As one former Meredith selectman used to be fond of saying: "If you want to vote, then show up to the town meeting!"

SB-2 makes it a lot more convenient for people to vote because the hours of voting are more convenient and it is a private paper ballot as opposed to a show of hands at 11-pm.

And for the first time since March of 2009, voters in Meredith will once again have the opportunity to decide between SB-2 and the town meeting for the town and the school. SB-2 passage requires a 60% majority, and it came pretty close during the last two votes in 2009 and 2008 but did not get the needed 60%.

Lucky1 · 02-03-2011, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by CateP

Charm is for bracelets!!!!
Classic line. Love it.

I think location IS key. We've been talking more about views and that feeling of ahhhh when we arrive home. We'll be looking for that.

The cool thing is that it looks like my partner may be working in Laconia starting in April. She may be up there while I'm still in NJ managing the house and boat sales. Great opportunity to scout.

Perfect!!! She can actually see what others can only describe. These threads start out fine, but somehow they can get hyjacked into the way towns vote etc. Don't get sidetracked. Stick with finding out what you want to be happy. There are always a few people who seldom seem to be happy and offer ideas on what adds to their unhappiness.

The two of you can come up and just look around and visit some of the places that interest you. Be careful about jumping too quickly as we looked for a while before buying and even made a few offers that were not accepted. We loved one home and for some reason thought that it was overpriced as the appraisal did not come up to the asking price. I was in love with that house and would go and look at it all the time. During that time we also had a chance to buy a different house that I could not wait to get out of and race back to the one we loved. The first house has no interest at all to me now as the water frontage is a bit crowded and the beach is not very large. The second house is not well insulated but has a wonderful lot and absolutely gorgeous views. It would have been a great buy but would have needed work. Too much work at that time for sure. In the end the home that was purchased turned out to be just perfect. The house is pretty simple but the lot is hard to beat.

So look for a while and get to know some of the things that make you happy for sure. I don't know how to tell you how to find it, but I just have this feeling that you will know it when you see it.

TOAD · 02-03-2011, 07:45 AM

Tadpole and I have been looking for 2 years come this spring. Nothing is perfect but being cautious and finding something that really fits you/us is the most important thing. Why rush into something and wind up with with unanticipated problems?

Have only made an offer on one house so far that was not accepted. Our realtor's frustration level is on the rise but we want things to be right for us when we finally do make the move.

It took us over two years to find our current house here in western Mass. Glad we took our time on this one too. House has been great with no major problems. Only thing we have had to do in 17 years is side it and replacement windows. No real biggies when you consider we have been here over 17 years.

Good luck in your search. Wanna place a bet on who finds/gets a house first?

02-01-2011, 11:14 AM	#2
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,787 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,022 Times in 744 Posts	The two towns have different forms of local government. Gilford has SB-2, and Meredith has an annual town meeting. How does that make a difference? Probably, it's a big reason why Meredith has a new fire station, police station, community center, ball fields and tennis courts all built in the last eight years and why Gilford has not done any similar construction like that. __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake!

02-01-2011, 03:46 PM	#5
Bob M Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Gilford, NH and DeBary, Fl Posts: 51 Thanks: 1 Thanked 10 Times in 6 Posts	Comparing Gilford and Meredith Gilford does have a new library. It opened in the last year or two. I'm not sure of the numbers but I believe that a large donation from a local citizen family paved the way for it the construction. It is one fine building that the residents have every right to be proud of.

02-02-2011, 09:53 AM	#7
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,787 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,022 Times in 744 Posts	And, who paid for the new Gilford library? As I recall, it was created with a large donation by a Gilford resident and then there was still some local opposition. With SB-2, it seems like it is always MUCH more difficult for a town to get big projects like new buildings approved. If Gilford had been a town meeting town, then it's much more likely that a new police station would already have been built. __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake!

02-02-2011, 03:53 PM	#9
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,787 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,022 Times in 744 Posts	In a town like Meredith which has approximately 5600 residents the difference between SB-2 and the annual town meeting vote is indicated by the number of voters who show up and vote. At the Tuesday, 1st week of March annual town meeting with the vote held at about 11-pm, probably a total of 300 voters representing both the nays and the yeas for the show of hands votes will be counted as voting. With SB-2, which is a private paper ballot held from 7-am to 7-pm, the number, the totals from both sides adds up to about 1500-2500 votes depending on the issues. As one former Meredith selectman used to be fond of saying: "If you want to vote, then show up to the town meeting!" SB-2 makes it a lot more convenient for people to vote because the hours of voting are more convenient and it is a private paper ballot as opposed to a show of hands at 11-pm. And for the first time since March of 2009, voters in Meredith will once again have the opportunity to decide between SB-2 and the town meeting for the town and the school. SB-2 passage requires a 60% majority, and it came pretty close during the last two votes in 2009 and 2008 but did not get the needed 60%. __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake!

02-03-2011, 07:45 AM	#11
TOAD Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Soon to be Moultonboro Posts: 258 Thanks: 1 Thanked 81 Times in 34 Posts	Tadpole and I have been looking for 2 years come this spring. Nothing is perfect but being cautious and finding something that really fits you/us is the most important thing. Why rush into something and wind up with with unanticipated problems? Have only made an offer on one house so far that was not accepted. Our realtor's frustration level is on the rise but we want things to be right for us when we finally do make the move. It took us over two years to find our current house here in western Mass. Glad we took our time on this one too. House has been great with no major problems. Only thing we have had to do in 17 years is side it and replacement windows. No real biggies when you consider we have been here over 17 years. Good luck in your search. Wanna place a bet on who finds/gets a house first? __________________ "Government is not reason, it is not eloquence, it is force; like fire, a troublesome servant and a fearful master. Never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action.....Unknown....but attributed to George Washington

02-02-2011, 09:55 AM	#8
Barbara Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 251 Thanks: 48 Thanked 113 Times in 64 Posts	Check out Wolfeboro's historic district if archtecture is an issue.....some wonderful homes.