Selectman and state Rep. Harry Merrow is backing away from his plan to create a new town beach at Long Sands on Ossipee Lake — at least for the present.
NEWS
Majority Favor Boating Speed Limit
Nearly two thirds of voters in New Hampshire support creating a statewide boating speed limit, according to a poll released yesterday.
Merrow Recommends Pulling Plug on Natural Area Study
In a written statement submitted at last night’s Ossipee Selectmen’s meeting, Harry Merrow recommended that the town cancel the second phase of the botanical study of Ossipee Lake Natural Area.
Lawmakers Put the Brakes On Boats
The House yesterday approved a 45 mph daytime speed limit and a 25 mph nighttime limit for boats on the state’s lakes and rivers.
Lynch Taps Bald for Return to DRED
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.