Gov. John Lynch announced yesterday that he will ask George Bald, who led the Department of Resources and Economic from 1998 to 2004, to come back to the department as its next commissioner.
NEWS
Assessor Recommends Lowering Long Sands Property Assessments
Appraiser David Wiley has recommended to selectmen that they drop the assessed values for properties in Long Sands Association by $75,000 across the board.
Sean O’Kane Leaving DRED
Sean O’Kane, commissioner of the Department of Resources and Economic Development (DRED) will leave the agency when his term expires at the end of March.
Huge Mall Planned In Ossipee
Harry Merrow, a selectman and state legislator who owns hundreds of acres in town, is planning to sell off about 28 acres on Route 16 to a major New England mall builder.
State Disputes Ossipee On Beach Claims
State officials have told Ossipee Lake Alliance there is no basis in fact to statements that White Lake State Park turns away visitors or that the Marine Patrol opposes swimming at Constitution Park Beach.