Two favorite hikes in the Ossipee Lake area are profiled in this post on the Hike NH online forum.
NEWS
Ossipee Pine Barrens Maintenance Schedule Announced
Prescribed burns help reduce the risk of wildfires and accelerate restoration of the unique pine-barrens ecosystem. Abutting property owners can receive notice of the burn dates by contacting The Nature Conservancy at (603) 356-8833.
The Smart Report: 2013 Memorial Day Weekend
The two layers of stop logs remain out of the north side of the dam, and there is a constant flow of water over the top boards. The south side gates are being used to make adjustments in the lake level to reduce fluctuation in lake level as we go from wet to dry and back to wet days. The bonus is that we now have a constant waterfall on the Ossipee River and flowing water over the rocks on the north side. It’s a great photo op!
Letter Says Ossipee Property Assessments Punish Those Who Ask for Abatements
Former Long Sands Association president George Eisener says lake property assessments are “screwed up,” and the threat the town’s Selectmen holds over property owners who question their assessment is “a form of blackmail and ends up as a con game.” He calls on the Select Board to restore integrity to the process by treating all property owners equally.
Ossipee Fourth of July Fireworks in Jeopardy
A lack of Old Home Week volunteers may mean no fireworks this year, according to the organization’s co-chair. The fireworks display annually draws residents and visitors to the lake from all points.