Moultonborough Town Meeting Mar. 17th - Pay Attention

ITD · 03-07-2018, 12:10 AM

I like this Tummyman, thank you for bringing it to our attention.

A non-voting taxpayer.

Ski Bum · 03-07-2018, 07:40 AM

Out of State residents may not be able to vote at Town Meeting however they can still voice displeasure with spending practices in a letter to the Selectmen or to the local newspaper.

thinkxingu · 03-07-2018, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Ski Bum

Out of State residents may not be able to vote at Town Meeting however they can still voice displeasure with spending practices in a letter to the Selectmen or to the local newspaper.

Thanks for the info--a fine idea!

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upthesaukee · 03-07-2018, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ski Bum

Out of State residents may not be able to vote at Town Meeting however they can still voice displeasure with spending practices in a letter to the Selectmen or to the local newspaper.

Check with the town. In Alton, when we had town meetings, non-resident taxpayers could appear at the meeting and sign up to speak on specific issues of interest to them. It has been a while since I have been at a deliberative session (SB2) and I think the process was the same. If you want to speak, check with the town.

Dave

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fatlazyless · 03-08-2018, 10:10 AM

Have you seen the relatively new sidewalk snowblower working up and down the sidewalks in the Town of Meredith? It showed up during the first big snow, last winter, probably in December, 2016. It is very similar to a yellow front end loader, except thin enough to drive down a sidewalk, and instead of a loader bucket, it has a snowblower that can be raised and lowered.

This new sidewalk snowblower seems to be very effective, and the driver/operator deserves a round of applause. The big plows that do the roads will pile the snow up on the sidewalks, so it takes a strong snowblower to cut through a walking path about 36" wide. The snow gets blown onto abutting front yards. Have yet to see a dump truck used to catch the snow blower's thrown snow.

How much did it cost? Have no clue, but it could not be cheap and it does a great job, hopefully will be lasting for years and years and years.

The driver/operator sits relatively high up, in an enclosed cab which I assume is a heated space, with large glass windows, all around.

For the low reduced price of $700, Lowe's in Gilford had a Husqvarna 24" snowblower, reduced from $1099, which is a very well made and durable machine..... so's why not just have Moultonborough go with a walk behind snowblower on a trial basis for one winter to see if it's a good money saver, and still keeps the sidewalks clear.

Husqvarna; the world's biggest snowblower maker, making snowblowers in Sweden since 1689 ..... back when snow was real snow!!

As far as building a bathroom/public toilet pavilion at the M-Boro playground/tennis courts; what's been in use for years is a large, handicapped size rental porta potti. It is very effective, clean, and gets the job done! So, why the heck upgrade to flush toilets?

DBreskin · 03-11-2018, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by fatlazyless

So, why the heck upgrade to flush toilets?

If you read tummyman's post you'll see mention of composting toilets, not flush toilets. Still an upgrade over port potties but I expect the town will see little day-to-day savings as they struggle to remove improperly disposed non-compostable waste (cans, bottles, diapers).

rsmlp · 03-11-2018, 05:10 PM

The bottom line people is to show up and cast your vote. We are living in an era of easy money and huge wasteful government spending. Does Moultonboro want to follow that trend? Up to the populace to make their say.

Seaplane Pilot · 03-08-2018, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by upthesaukee

Check with the town. In Alton, when we had town meetings, non-resident taxpayers could appear at the meeting and sign up to speak on specific issues of interest to them. It has been a while since I have been at a deliberative session (SB2) and I think the process was the same. If you want to speak, check with the town.

Dave

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Be careful in Alton! If you speak too long, or say something that the "Town" doesn't like, they'll tell the cops to arrest you (as history has shown).

Ski Bum · 03-08-2018, 05:45 PM

Link to information about Moultonborough Town elections, Tuesday March 13th & Town Meeting, Saturday March 17th.

https://www.moultonboroughnh.gov/tow...ay-information

tummyman · 03-10-2018, 07:41 PM

Conceptually, the sidewalks were supposed to be phased in over time as benefits are observed and other development occurs...maybe. And the projected cost has risen over three times the original estimate. What was to be a simple sidewalk has grown into a six foot behemoth along with an enormous reconstruction of the village streetscape, with major landscaping, land acquisitions, drainage, and curbing. The "keep it simple" process has been totally abandoned because the money is there in the bank to spend. Imagine, many sidewalks are 3-4 feet wide....but we spec. out 6 ft. which means even a double pass to clear snow. I think folks would accept a $200,000 project as originally forecast, not an $800,000 project. Maybe the engineers need to go back to the drawing board.

03-07-2018, 07:40 AM	#2
Ski Bum Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Moultonborough Town Meeting Out of State residents may not be able to vote at Town Meeting however they can still voice displeasure with spending practices in a letter to the Selectmen or to the local newspaper.

03-08-2018, 10:10 AM	#5
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,801 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 301 Thanked 1,026 Times in 746 Posts	.... Meredith sidewalk snow blower Have you seen the relatively new sidewalk snowblower working up and down the sidewalks in the Town of Meredith? It showed up during the first big snow, last winter, probably in December, 2016. It is very similar to a yellow front end loader, except thin enough to drive down a sidewalk, and instead of a loader bucket, it has a snowblower that can be raised and lowered. This new sidewalk snowblower seems to be very effective, and the driver/operator deserves a round of applause. The big plows that do the roads will pile the snow up on the sidewalks, so it takes a strong snowblower to cut through a walking path about 36" wide. The snow gets blown onto abutting front yards. Have yet to see a dump truck used to catch the snow blower's thrown snow. How much did it cost? Have no clue, but it could not be cheap and it does a great job, hopefully will be lasting for years and years and years. The driver/operator sits relatively high up, in an enclosed cab which I assume is a heated space, with large glass windows, all around. For the low reduced price of $700, Lowe's in Gilford had a Husqvarna 24" snowblower, reduced from $1099, which is a very well made and durable machine..... so's why not just have Moultonborough go with a walk behind snowblower on a trial basis for one winter to see if it's a good money saver, and still keeps the sidewalks clear. Husqvarna; the world's biggest snowblower maker, making snowblowers in Sweden since 1689 ..... back when snow was real snow!! As far as building a bathroom/public toilet pavilion at the M-Boro playground/tennis courts; what's been in use for years is a large, handicapped size rental porta potti. It is very effective, clean, and gets the job done! So, why the heck upgrade to flush toilets? __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake! Last edited by fatlazyless; 03-08-2018 at 11:25 AM.

03-11-2018, 05:10 PM	#7
rsmlp Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 484 Thanks: 5 Thanked 169 Times in 87 Posts	cast your vote The bottom line people is to show up and cast your vote. We are living in an era of easy money and huge wasteful government spending. Does Moultonboro want to follow that trend? Up to the populace to make their say.

03-07-2018, 12:10 AM	#1
ITD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 2,937 Thanks: 479 Thanked 695 Times in 390 Posts	I like this Tummyman, thank you for bringing it to our attention. A non-voting taxpayer.

03-08-2018, 05:45 PM	#9
Ski Bum Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Link to information about Moultonborough Town elections, Tuesday March 13th & Town Meeting, Saturday March 17th. https://www.moultonboroughnh.gov/tow...ay-information

03-10-2018, 07:41 PM	#10
tummyman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 843 Thanks: 260 Thanked 687 Times in 244 Posts	Conceptually, the sidewalks were supposed to be phased in over time as benefits are observed and other development occurs...maybe. And the projected cost has risen over three times the original estimate. What was to be a simple sidewalk has grown into a six foot behemoth along with an enormous reconstruction of the village streetscape, with major landscaping, land acquisitions, drainage, and curbing. The "keep it simple" process has been totally abandoned because the money is there in the bank to spend. Imagine, many sidewalks are 3-4 feet wide....but we spec. out 6 ft. which means even a double pass to clear snow. I think folks would accept a $200,000 project as originally forecast, not an $800,000 project. Maybe the engineers need to go back to the drawing board.