There won’t be an “official” ice-out date this year, but Broad Bay’s Bob Smart has declared today at 3 p.m. will be the “unofficial” point at which the lake and bays can be said to be ice-free.
Alliance Report
Country Ecology: Song Sparrows
Although song sparrows are partly migratory–depending upon the severity of the winter experienced–I welcome them back as early as I can see them. How far this little sparrow migrates may only be a few days’ flying time away.
The Smart Report: Ice on the Rise
There won’t be an official ice-out date this year, but there will likely be a “Smart Date.”
Looking Forward to Ice-Out
Ice out is a time of quiet on the lake. Some folks love that first open water paddle just to see what’s going on. Sometimes the winter ice has moved things around and left some surprises. With everything waking up and the lake getting restless, it’s a good time to keep your eyes and ears open to the wonders of spring.
Coin Toss Decides New Ossipee Select Board Member
Sandra ‘Sam’ Martin was elected to the town post after tying with Kathleen Maloney. Voters also approved a fund for a possible new town beach, and agreed to accept the build-out study being conducted by Dan Hole Watershed Trust.