The Nature Conservancy will be conducting a controlled burn in the Ossipee Pine Barrens Preserve today, September 19th. They will be burning 23 acres in the Town of Ossipee to the southeast of Windsock Village. The burn area is referred to as the “Windsock Village 2” burn unit. For further information, contact Jeff Lougee at (603) 356-8833 Ext. 2.
Alliance Report
Tax Relief for Ossipee’s Lakefront Property Owners
Lakefront property owners, including some who had not filed request for tax abatements, will receive tax relief this year after the Ossipee Board of Selectmen approved more than $123,045 in property tax rebates. According to an exhaustive review of lakefront land assessments on Ossipee Lake, the town will lose $7,916,200 in land value.
The Smart Report: End of Summer 2013
The State Dam Authority plans to maintain the lake at summer level until Columbus Day (10/14) and then begin the usual, gradual winter drawdown of 3.5 feet. I am counting on the usual fall flood some time in November or December to float my docks onto the beach. The Lake usually ices over by end of December.
Controlled Burn on Monday the 19th
The Nature Conservancy says the latest burn will be north of Ossipee Lake Road in Freedom. Controlled burns are used as part of land management in the Ossipee Pine Barrens.
Milfoil Control Having Positive Effect on Ossipee Lake
A new state report shows local efforts are keeping the indestructible invasive weed in check. Several new treatments are recommended for later this month and September.