Bucking a headwind of municipal opposition, the governor on Friday decided campgrounds can operate at half capacity to serve “state residents and members” during the current phase of the pandemic. It appears seasonal campers are included in the ruling.
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State Municipal Association Wants Campgrounds Kept Closed
Letter to governor says opening campgrounds as scheduled could spike COVID-19 cases. Meanwhile, many seasonal campers believe they can keep things safe, and some say they have nowhere else to go.
Knirk Pushes to Close Campground Exemption
Most hotels, motels and inns are closed because of the pandemic, but many resort-style campgrounds are scheduled to open in the next few weeks. A growing number of officials think that’s a bad idea.
Petition Asks Governor to Keep Campgrounds Closed During Pandemic
Tamworth officials are among area leaders raising concerns about the spread of the COVID-19 virus if campgrounds open in mid-May as scheduled. An online petition to keep campgrounds closed says thousands of visitors could spread the virus and overwhelm local medical facilities.
The Smart Report: Ice-Out 2020
Ice-out was this past Sunday, beating Lake Winnipesaukee’s ice-out date for the first time in my 20 years of tracking such dates. Now it’s time to turn our attention to the state’s plan to manage spring and summer levels as construction of the dam ramps up again.