The House Resources Committee will convene a hearing on April 5 to consider tacking the language of HB-1517 — which would cut dock property line setbacks from 20 feet to 10 feet — to an unrelated bill to name a cove in Lake Winnipesaukee. HB-1517 is sponsored by State Representative McConkey and State Senator Bradley, who represent the Ossipee Lake area.
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New Owner of Westward Shores Plans Major Expansion
A Michigan-based operator of family campgrounds plans to invest “millions” to improve and expand the business, a fixture on the lake since the 1940s.
More Natural Area Damage Found
Reduction of enforcement cited as a potential element in this season’s wave of trespassing and vandalism at Ossipee Lake’s rare nature preserve.
Vandalism Reported at Ossipee Lake Natural Area
Rare plants may have been lost as Short Sands is trashed for the second time this summer.
More Milfoil Found in Lake
Kayaker discovers the lake’s 11th infestation in a cove between Barry Bay and Leavitt Bay. Freedom’s Aquatic Invasive Species Committee quickly arranges for its removal as part of the summer’s schedule of milfoil control.