Work on the Ossipee River Dam Will Finally BeginAugust 2, 2019|David Smith|Alliance Report|2 Comments Proposed in 2009 and repeatedly delayed by state funding constraints, the $4.96 million dam replacement project is set to start on Monday, August 5, with Massachusetts-based Charter Contracting Company LLC performing the work.
Big Lake Hit and Run Case SolvedJuly 24, 2019|David Smith|Alliance Report|0 Comments The Marine Patrol had few leads, but a combination of old-fashioned detective work and tips from the public led officers to a Massachusetts woman who was piloting a borrowed boat.
New Milfoil Found on Big LakeJuly 22, 2019|David Smith|Alliance Report|6 Comments The boat basin at the Westward Shores marina is the latest location documented to contain variable milfoil. The chance discovery last week is a reminder that state and local officials need the help of lake residents and boaters to identify infestations so they can be treated before they spread.
Local Boat Ramps Get Lake Host StaffingJuly 11, 2019|David Smith|Alliance Report|0 Comments Lake Hosts will greeting boaters with milfoil prevention inspections all summer at local ramps thanks to the Tri-Town Lake Host Program, which has arranged for funding to ensure coverage through Labor Day.
Boat Decal Program Becomes LawJuly 9, 2019|David Smith|Alliance Report|1 Comment Boaters whose vessels are registered outside New Hampshire will now have to pay $20 annually to use state waters. Revenue generated from the sale of the $20 decals will go to the state's Lake Restoration and Preservation Fund. The decal law is the first major piece of legislation in a decade designed to increase state funding for milfoil control.
