Laconia Prison and the State Budget

no-engine · 02-16-2009, 09:16 AM

Lynch was interviewed on TV. I read "between the lines" that his hint was the liquor stores at rest areas are not good profit centers. Makes sense: move them to malls where food stores are. OFF the highways. At rest areas, the state could rent the space to food concessions & sit-down areas, revamp the buildings with "information", making them more than a path to the restrooms. I never understood why a liquor store on an interstate northbound is a part of "welcome to New Hampshire"! Did Prez Eisnehower have this in mind when his administration designed the interstate highway system?

Lynch's actions were so unnecessary when EZ Pass was about to be implemented. Too long to write. If he makes changes to pass-holder costs, I'll go back to an account in another state; I will gain a no-charge transponder, and my only loss will be the discount at NH tolls. I reside in NH and used to have a NY account. My brother lives in MA and has had an account yet another state!

kjbathe · 02-16-2009, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by no-engine

If he makes changes to pass-holder costs, I'll go back to an account in another state; I will gain a no-charge transponder, and my only loss will be the discount at NH tolls.

There may not be a NH discount to lose. I had a free account out of Maryland for several years (no signup or monthly fees, free transponders, free billing by credit card, just pay toll costs) to take advantage of EZPass in Maine and Mass until the NH system was finally implemented.

If the NH discount is eliminated, it will be a no-brainer to switch back.

no-engine · 02-16-2009, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by kjbathe

There may not be a NH discount to lose. I had a free account out of Maryland for several years (no signup or monthly fees, free transponders, free billing by credit card, just pay toll costs) to take advantage of EZPass in Maine and Mass until the NH system was finally implemented.

If the NH discount is eliminated, it will be a no-brainer to switch back.

HOORAY. YOU SAID IT IN DIFFERENT WORDS!

Thing is, those who paid for a NH transponder would loose that money, which is not refundable. I think I was early and paid NH $5.00. The language (contract) is that state owns the equipment! What did we pay for? They were /are free with most others.

02-16-2009, 09:16 AM	#1
no-engine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West side Winnipesaukee, Lakes Region Posts: 516 Thanks: 20 Thanked 52 Times in 40 Posts	Lynch was interviewed on TV. I read "between the lines" that his hint was the liquor stores at rest areas are not good profit centers. Makes sense: move them to malls where food stores are. OFF the highways. At rest areas, the state could rent the space to food concessions & sit-down areas, revamp the buildings with "information", making them more than a path to the restrooms. I never understood why a liquor store on an interstate northbound is a part of "welcome to New Hampshire"! Did Prez Eisnehower have this in mind when his administration designed the interstate highway system? Lynch's actions were so unnecessary when EZ Pass was about to be implemented. Too long to write. If he makes changes to pass-holder costs, I'll go back to an account in another state; I will gain a no-charge transponder, and my only loss will be the discount at NH tolls. I reside in NH and used to have a NY account. My brother lives in MA and has had an account yet another state!