February 7, 2012, in Lancaster; February 8, 2012, in Concord
CONCORD, N.H. – New Hampshire Fish and Game Executive Director Glenn Normandeau will be among the panelists in an upcoming workshop on “Landowner Liability & Recreational Uses,” part of the Timber Talks series sponsored by the N.H. Timberland Owners Association and other groups. There are two opportunities to hear the presentation, which will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on:
- Tuesday, February 7, 2012, at N.H. Fish and Game Department Region 1 Office, 629B Main Street, Lancaster, N.H. 03584-3612; or
- Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at the Conservation Center, 54 Portsmouth Street, Concord, N.H. 03301.
There is no charge for the workshop but participants are asked to register by calling 603-224-9699 or e-mailing offmgr@nhtoa.org. Please respond by February 6, 2012.
New Hampshire has a rich history of supporting outdoor recreation on private land. The New Hampshire Timberland Owners Association, N.H. Tree Farm Program, and Quality Deer Management Association – First N.H. Chapter are sponsoring this discussion and informational session for landowners who allow outdoor recreation on their property.
The session will address concerns such as:
- As a forest landowner who allows recreation on your property, what is your liability if someone gets injured?
- What state laws and programs exist to protect you and what new legislative efforts are in the works?
- As a landowner, what can you do to mitigate your exposure to risk?
Panel participants include Glenn Normandeau, Executive Director, N.H. Fish and Game Department; Chris Gamache, Program Specialist, N.H. Trails Bureau; Simon Leeming, Attorney, Preti & Flaherty in Concord N.H.; Christopher Meier, Attorney, Cooper, Cargill and Chant in North Conway, N.H.
The N.H. Timberland Owners Association presents its Timber Talks series to inform members and guests about legislative topics and regulations that could impact the value and enjoyment of their land.
From the NH Fish and Game website news section
2012 State Business Tax Climate Index
by Mark Robyn
Tax Foundation Background Paper No. 62
The Tax Foundation presents the 2012 version of the State Business Tax Climate Index to enable business leaders, government policymakers, and taxpayers to gauge how their states’ tax systems compare.
The 10 best states in this year’s Index are:
1. Wyoming
2. South Dakota
3. Nevada
4. Alaska
5. Florida
6. New Hampshire
7. Washington
8. Montana
9. Texas
10. Utah
It is obvious that the absence of a major tax is a dominant factor in vaulting many of these 10 states to the top of the rankings. Property taxes and unemployment insurance taxes are levied in every state, but there are several states that do without one or more of the major taxes: the corporate tax, the individual income tax, or the sales tax. Wyoming, Nevada and South Dakota have no corporate or individual income tax; Alaska & New Hampshire have no individual income or state-level sales tax; Florida has no individual income tax; and New Hampshire and Montana have no sales tax.
The lesson is simple: a state that raises sufficient revenue without one of the major taxes will, all things being equal, have an advantage over those states that levy every tax in the state tax collector’s arsenal.
The 10 lowest ranked, or worst, states in this year’s Index are:
41. Iowa
42. Maryland
43. Wisconsin
44. North Carolina
45. Minnesota
46. Rhode Island
47. Vermont
48. California
49. New York
50. New Jersey
New Jersey scores at the bottom by having the third-worst individual income tax, the fifth-worst sales tax, the 13th-worst corporate tax, and the second-worst property tax. Rhode Island has improved from 47th to 46th by implementing a modest individual income tax reform, but still has the worst unemployment tax system and fifth-worst property tax system. Maryland improved from 44th to 42nd this year due mostly to the expiration of the state’s “millionaire’s tax” on high-income earners. The states in the bottom 10 suffer from the same afflictions: complex, non-neutral taxes with comparatively high rates.
Illinois moved most dramatically in its Index rank over the past year, falling twelve places (from 16th place in 2011 to 28th place in 2012).
The 2012 Index represents the tax climate of each state as of July 1, 2011, the first day of the standard 2012 state fiscal year.
Table 1. 2012 State Business Tax Climate Index Ranks and Component Tax Ranks
Statistics from http://www.taxfoundation.org/ 2-5-12
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Spectacular 14 room waterfront home with 200′ water-frontage on Little Lake Sunapee. Situated on 2+ private acres. Lovely neighborhood of waterfront homes located close to center of town. Enjoy the water views from almost every room. House was completely rebuilt in 2000 by a well known local builder. All the interior trim and doors are custom made red birch. Kitchen has custom red birch cabinets and top quality appliances. There are 4 bedrooms including master suite with private bath. Very spacious rooms overlooking the waterfront. 3 floors of living space providing plenty of sunlight, water views and fabulous sunsets. Eco friendly landscaping requires minimal care with beautiful hardscape stone paths, stone walls and patio. Beautiful sunsets and broad lake views across to Twin Lake Villa & golf course. Golf, fish, bike, hike, sail, boat in the summer and ski, snowmobile in the winter all within minutes of your vacation retreat. View listing sheet. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/22809312/2-4-12-%20little%20sunapee.pdf Listed by New London Agency Sotheby’s Int. Realty. For additional information on this home call Lady of the Lake Realty at 1-888-737-5550 or e-mail at info@nhlakesrealty.com or visit our website to view similar lake homes in New Hampshire at www.nhlakesproperty.com or www.lakeorskirealestate.com.
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CONCORD, N.H. – Be sure to stop by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department booth while you’re at the New Hampshire Farm & Forest Exposition, coming Friday and Saturday, February 3-4, 2012, at the Radisson Hotel/Center of New Hampshire (700 Elm Street) in Manchester, N.H. The Fish and Game booth will feature a wildlife exhibit and information on how to connect with wildlife in your own backyard.
Since 1984, the Farm and Forest Expo, known as “New Hampshire’s Greatest Winter Fair” has offered commercial exhibits, educational sessions, student and exhibitor demonstrations, animals and activities for all ages. For information and directions, visit www.nhfarmandforestexpo.org.
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CONCORD, N.H. — An opportunity to make your own fly reel and help New Hampshire’s Trout in the Classroom program is returning Saturday, February 11, 2012, at the Shaker Road School in Concord. The second annual Reelsmithing Workshop, led by Michael Hackney of the Eclectic Angler, is being hosted by the Basil Woods Jr. Chapter and the New Hampshire Trout Unlimited Council. The workshop starts at 9:00 a.m. and runs to early afternoon.
The fee for the reel-making workshop is $130, with $50 of that going to support New Hampshire’s Trout in the Classroom projects. The program is limited to 25 participants. Pre-registration is required and can be done on-line at the Eclectic Angler’s website: http://www.eclecticangler.com/NH-TU-Workshop-2012.
This workshop would make a great project for you and any budding fisherman in your household to work on. This year’s participants will build one of Michael’s newest, and very sharp-looking reels. The 3-inch diameter reel will feature a click drag system, hold 90 feet of 4-weight fly line, and handle 25 yards of backing. Participants will receive a “Ported Aluminum Reel” kit and walk out with a functioning reel.
You don’t need to have any metalworking experience to take the workshop — just a desire to make a fly reel and willingness to use a little elbow grease and get a little dirty. All necessary tools are provided. Everyone at last year’s event completed their reel at the workshop — but some did the final polishing and personal touches at home.
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s Trout in the Classroom program, part of its Watershed Education Program, allows students to raise Eastern brook trout in their classrooms and release them into the watershed. Fish and Game supplies the fish eggs and guidance, and Trout Unlimited chapters help out with donations of chillers and tank supplies. More than one thousand New Hampshire schoolchildren learn about aquatic ecosystems through this inspiring, hands-on program each year. Find out more at www.wildnh.com/Education/watershed_ed.html.
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Lake Winnipesaukee Governor’s Island Estate. In a park-like setting with beach & outstanding dock this custom home is impressive. Designed and built with the finest quality and attention to detail. You’ll be impressed with soaring ceilings, walls of glass, gourmet kitchen & fantastic floor plan. Beautifully proportioned open concept allows for glorious sun-filled rooms. Private with Governor’s Island amenities. With 14 rooms and over 8000 square feet of living space you will have plenty of room to entertain. Governor’s Island is one of the bridged Islands on Lake Winnipesaukee. In the summer you can enjoy boating to dinner in Wolfeboro and in the winter Gunstock Ski Area is just a few minutes away. The home is located just one hour north of the Manchester Airport. Listed by Coldwell Banker, Laconia. For additional information on this home call Lady of the Lake Realty at 1-888-737-5550 or e-mail at info@nhlakesrealty.com or visit our website to view similar lake homes in New Hampshire at www.nhlakesproperty.com or www.lakeorskirealestate.com.
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Squam Lake Lodge on over 11 acres of land
Vintage Squam Lake Lodge, one of the great Squam Lake estates. Owned by the Hartshorn family for over 100 years, it is comprised of 11.8 acres with 2043’ of prime water frontage on Squam Lake. View across miles of open water to the Squam and Sandwich Mountain ranges. Private location with 2 forested points and 2 coves. One cove protected by a breakwater with a boat dock, the other has a beautiful sandy beach with building for storage with changing rooms and covered porch. The main house has an 874 square foot wraparound porch facing north and west, six bedrooms and two and a half baths, and a fireplace made of lake stone with a mantel cut from local granite ledge. The garage has 2 bays and guest quarters behind with fireplace and 1/2 bath. Property subject to conservation easement, but subdivision of a 4 acre parcel to the north is possible with building and dock area not subject to easement as well as 2 ac. surrounding the existing structures. Permit in hand for an additional 4 slip dock and breakwater renovation. Listed by Coldwell Banker. Squam Lake often referred to as On Golden Pond is the second largest lake in NH, just over 6000 acres. Squam Lake has islands to explore and the shoreline a miles of open space. For additional information on this home call Lady of the Lake Realty at 1-888-737-5550 or e-mail at info@nhlakesrealty.com or visit our website to view similar lake homes in New Hampshire at www.nhlakesproperty.com or www.lakeorskirealestate.com.
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Pine River Pond is located in low tax Wakefield NH. This lake is 600 acres and this private luxury waterfront property has a quality built home located on the eastern shore of Pine River Pond. Built in 2000, but used as a retreat and summer home. Three floors of living, the best possible kitchen appliances and cabinets,with hardwood floors throughout, floor to ceiling fireplace in the glassed living room, screened porch plus side to side walkout deck, looking west and over the level front lawn with sandy walk-in beach and dock. Truly a wonderful year-round home or private getaway. Surrounded by perennial gardens, semi-circular drive, 2 car garage with walk up storage, outside shower, patio,etc,etc.Plus back lot with storage shed & storage for boat trailer, possible garage or barn. Front and back lots are wired for “Invisible Dog Fence” Listed by Maxfield Real Estate. The home has 13 rooms with 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms with just over 3700 square feet of living space. Wakefield is a rural town, but in just 40 minutes you can get to North Conway and some great skiing. If snowmobiling is of
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interest from your front door you can snowmobile all around town and to Canada. For additional information on this home call Lady of the Lake Realty at 1-888-737-5550 or e-mail at info@nhlakesrealty.com or visit our website to view similar lake homes in New Hampshire at www.nhlakesproperty.com or www.lakeorskirealestate.com.
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This home is located in Gilford NH on Lake Winnipesaukee with over 180 feet of shoreline for your privacy and enjoyment. This lovely, sun-filled contemporary style home has been beautifully maintained and has many updates. With three levels and four bedrooms plus a bunk room there is room for family and friends. Expansive decks are wonderful additions to take full advantage of the warm southwest exposure, glorious sunsets and Belknap Mountain views. There is a sandy beach and a canopied U-shaped dock. 184 feet waterfront provides exceptional privacy. This is a wonderful Governor’s Island home. Listed by Coldwell Banker RB/Laconia. The home has over 5000 square feet of living space with 13 rooms, 4 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms all on .71 acres on this exclusive Governors Island Location. For additional information on this home call Lady of the Lake Realty at 1-888-737-5550 or e-mail at info@nhlakesrealty.com or visit our website to view similar lake homes in New Hampshire at www.nhlakesproperty.com or www.lakeorskirealestate.com.
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GREENLAND, N.H. — This winter, the Great Bay Discovery Center in Greenland is hosting programs for both kids and adults.
For adults, a Brown Bag Lunch Lecture is planned for February 15, 2012 (snow date February 16) from 12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m. featuring Dr. Cathy Neal, author of “The Best Plants for New Hampshire Gardens and Landscapes,” presenting “Landscaping at the Water’s Edge: An Ecological Approach.” Lunch lectures take place at the Hugh Gregg Coastal Conservation Center. There will also be a lunchtime talk on March 14; topic to be announced. These are free programs, so just bring your lunch and join us; drinks and dessert will be provided. No pre-registration is required. Visit www.greatbay.org.
Children ages 2 – 5 will enjoy our Once Upon a Winter Estuary Program, which meets on Thursday mornings (listed below) from 9:45 to 11:00 a.m. Each program begins with outdoor activities, games or a winter walk, followed by an indoor story time, craft and hot cocoa. The cost is $2.00 per child and pre-registration and parent/guardian participation is required. Please dress warmly for outdoor play. To register, call 603-778-0015.
* January 26, 2012 — Animals in Winter: What do animals do in winter? Come check out some of the winter animals that live around Great Bay and see what they are up to in winter.
* February 9, 2012 — In the Snow: Who’s Been Here?: Let’s look for animal tracks and animal signs and make some tracks of our own.
* February 16, 2012 — The Magic School Bus: Lost in Snow: All aboard for some winter fun and learning! We will learn about snow and then join Ms. Frizzle and her students on a snowflake.
For kids 6 – 11, our popular BayVentures Animal Autographs Program will be offered during winter vacation, February 27, 28, 29 and March 1 and 2, 2012. The same program runs each day from 9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.; please choose only one of the dates. The cost for BayVentures is $12 for Great Bay Stewards members and $15 for non-members. Registration is required. Children should dress warmly for extended outdoor play and bring a lunch. We will provide snacks and hot cocoa. Come join us out on the shores of Great Bay and in the woods as we search for animal signs while snowshoeing. Then we’ll head inside to play games and make a craft. To register, call 603-778-0015.
For children ages 6 – 11, a special day to explore the Discovery Center is Friday, March 16, 2012 (workshop day for SAU 16) — our annual BayVentures Syrup on Snow Program, which takes place from 9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join us as we learn about maple sugaring, tap some trees and do a maple syrup taste test on pancakes! To register, call 603-778-0015.
For all children’s programs please call the Great Bay Discovery Center at 603-778-0015 to register.
To learn more about becoming a Great Bay Stewards member, please visit their website at www.greatbaystewards.org.
The Great Bay Discovery Center is located at 89 Depot Road, just off Route 33, on the Stratham/Greenland town line. The Center is the educational facility for the Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and is funded by NOAA and administered by the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department. Visit www.greatbay.org.