Mark Island Power Update

steve-on-mark · 11-06-2017, 07:14 AM

We are still without power here, but a line crew was out on Sunday to repair some downed lines and reset fuses. Our power comes from Bear, which they said was a mess, but they are hoping to complete the work there today. The propane is flying through our generator, and because it's too late in the year to get a bulk propane delivery, we've switched over to 100 pounders. These warm nights sure do help!

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MDoug · 11-06-2017, 07:25 AM

Thanks for the update.

steve-on-mark · 11-06-2017, 08:15 PM

Power was restored around 4:00 this afternoon , so I would assume Mink is back online as well! Thanks NHEC !!!

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MDoug · 11-07-2017, 07:58 AM

Then I assume that Bear power has been restored

GodSmile · 11-07-2017, 08:05 AM

Last night around 5 PM quite a few bucket trucks were pulling out of Minge Cove Marina. Not sure if they were working there, or if barges had them out on the islands?

StardogChampion · 11-07-2017, 09:58 AM

Didn't see any lights on Rattlesnake last night.

Mink Islander · 11-07-2017, 11:46 AM

I know because my IP Cam woke up and started sending pix again. Since we get our power via underwater cable from Mark Island, it’s fair to assume Mark also has power now (barring any customer specific downed line).

fatlazyless · 11-07-2017, 12:10 PM

Today's Nov 7 www.concordmonitor.com has a front page story about repairing the electricity on the Winnipesaukee islands with a few photos of the electric utility crews out on boats and sunk boats, and damaged dock and cottage.

One boat looks like a small landing craft with a drop down, front gate, big enough to maybe hold a Kawasaki Mule type vehicle? Like, why not use a real mule ..... the four legged type of a mule? Photos include two overturned sunk boats; someone's old beater pontoon boat, and a nice look'n sport fisherman, white hull with bright green bimini top, still tied to the dock .... plus a smashed cottage roof.

Barney Bear · 11-07-2017, 01:24 PM

Included in the photos in the Concord Monitor article, is a pic of one of the Island Service Company's large barges. Another is the white fishing boat belonging to an East Bear Island neighbor. Last winter, his camp's roof was speared by a large tree limb. Power has been restored to Bear Island. ⚡️

mcdude · 11-08-2017, 09:13 AM

Concord Monitor Article http://www.concordmonitor.com/island...utage-13571885

rsmlp · 11-08-2017, 09:32 AM

I digress but does anyone know which unbridged islands are the most populated. Is there data available or all more or less guesses?

thx

JMR · 11-08-2017, 11:12 AM

I know Rattlesnake has 200 lots along the shore. 20 are owned by Island Assn, leaving 180 in private hands. I have been told that about 150 have structures on them.

Bear Islander · 11-08-2017, 01:03 PM

We list 193 homes, 2 children's camps and one church on Bear Island. Plus many empty lots.

Barney Bear · 11-08-2017, 03:33 PM

Most of the islands are unbridged. Your realtor should be able to provide the information you are seeking. I am surprised that there are many empty lots available on Bear Island. Recently, a large parcel on the west side of Bear was sold. Frequently, there are built-on properties for sale. ��

Bear Islander · 11-08-2017, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Barney Bear

Most of the islands are unbridged. Your realtor should be able to provide the information you are seeking. I am surprised that there are many empty lots available on Bear Island. Recently, a large parcel on the west side of Bear was sold. Frequently, there are built-on properties for sale. ��

If you check the tax maps you will find quite a few empty lots. Many properties are multiple lots with empty lots kept for privacy. There are empty lots on both sides of our cabin but it is not obvious unless you see the map.

Orion · 11-11-2017, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by rsmlp

I digress but does anyone know which unbridged islands are the most populated. Is there data available or all more or less guesses?

thx

Cow island has at least 132 houses last time I checked a few years ago. I'm sure it's up by a few by now.

11-06-2017, 07:14 AM	#1
steve-on-mark Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Epping, NH / Mark Island Posts: 1,871 Thanks: 187 Thanked 735 Times in 428 Posts	Mark Island Power Update We are still without power here, but a line crew was out on Sunday to repair some downed lines and reset fuses. Our power comes from Bear, which they said was a mess, but they are hoping to complete the work there today. The propane is flying through our generator, and because it's too late in the year to get a bulk propane delivery, we've switched over to 100 pounders. These warm nights sure do help! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app __________________ ....keeping " urban decay " out of photos for nearly 3 years!

11-06-2017, 07:25 AM	#2
MDoug Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 342 Thanks: 116 Thanked 42 Times in 39 Posts	Mark and Bear Thanks for the update.

11-06-2017, 08:15 PM	#3
steve-on-mark Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Epping, NH / Mark Island Posts: 1,871 Thanks: 187 Thanked 735 Times in 428 Posts	Power was restored around 4:00 this afternoon , so I would assume Mink is back online as well! Thanks NHEC !!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app __________________ ....keeping " urban decay " out of photos for nearly 3 years!

11-07-2017, 07:58 AM	#4
MDoug Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 342 Thanks: 116 Thanked 42 Times in 39 Posts	Power Restored Then I assume that Bear power has been restored

11-07-2017, 08:05 AM	#5
GodSmile Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 191 Thanks: 91 Thanked 57 Times in 37 Posts	Bucket Trucks Last night around 5 PM quite a few bucket trucks were pulling out of Minge Cove Marina. Not sure if they were working there, or if barges had them out on the islands?

11-07-2017, 09:58 AM	#6
StardogChampion Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Gunstock Acres Posts: 50 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Didn't see any lights on Rattlesnake last night.

11-07-2017, 11:46 AM	#7
Mink Islander Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 753 Thanks: 59 Thanked 271 Times in 129 Posts	Mink Island powered up at 4PM yesterday I know because my IP Cam woke up and started sending pix again. Since we get our power via underwater cable from Mark Island, it’s fair to assume Mark also has power now (barring any customer specific downed line).

11-07-2017, 12:10 PM	#8
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,789 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,024 Times in 745 Posts	Today's Nov 7 www.concordmonitor.com has a front page story about repairing the electricity on the Winnipesaukee islands with a few photos of the electric utility crews out on boats and sunk boats, and damaged dock and cottage. One boat looks like a small landing craft with a drop down, front gate, big enough to maybe hold a Kawasaki Mule type vehicle? Like, why not use a real mule ..... the four legged type of a mule? Photos include two overturned sunk boats; someone's old beater pontoon boat, and a nice look'n sport fisherman, white hull with bright green bimini top, still tied to the dock .... plus a smashed cottage roof. __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake!

11-07-2017, 01:24 PM	#9
Barney Bear Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 962 Thanks: 495 Thanked 274 Times in 175 Posts	Bear News Included in the photos in the Concord Monitor article, is a pic of one of the Island Service Company's large barges. Another is the white fishing boat belonging to an East Bear Island neighbor. Last winter, his camp's roof was speared by a large tree limb. Power has been restored to Bear Island. ⚡️

11-08-2017, 09:13 AM	#10
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,367 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,057 Times in 495 Posts	Concord Monitor Article http://www.concordmonitor.com/island...utage-13571885 __________________

11-08-2017, 09:32 AM	#11
rsmlp Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 481 Thanks: 5 Thanked 167 Times in 86 Posts	island population I digress but does anyone know which unbridged islands are the most populated. Is there data available or all more or less guesses? thx

11-08-2017, 11:12 AM	#12
JMR Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hampton & Rattlesnake Island Posts: 175 Thanks: 33 Thanked 70 Times in 32 Posts	Rattlesnake I know Rattlesnake has 200 lots along the shore. 20 are owned by Island Assn, leaving 180 in private hands. I have been told that about 150 have structures on them.

11-08-2017, 01:03 PM	#13
Bear Islander Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bear Island Posts: 1,764 Thanks: 32 Thanked 441 Times in 207 Posts	We list 193 homes, 2 children's camps and one church on Bear Island. Plus many empty lots.

11-08-2017, 03:33 PM	#14
Barney Bear Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 962 Thanks: 495 Thanked 274 Times in 175 Posts	Popular Islands Most of the islands are unbridged. Your realtor should be able to provide the information you are seeking. I am surprised that there are many empty lots available on Bear Island. Recently, a large parcel on the west side of Bear was sold. Frequently, there are built-on properties for sale. �� Last edited by Barney Bear; 11-08-2017 at 03:35 PM. Reason: Spelling error