Duncan Lake, Effingham NH  

 For years I have given my clients the coveted "I'm not the only Loon on the Lake" mug. I am always requested to give 2 of these wonderful 13 oz mugs so as not to created any arguments. 100s of these mugs have been given to clients over the years, though I have been remiss to take photos. I am looking for photos [...]

 The 2020 Fall Drawdown of Lakes

Every year the state will draw down the level of many lakes in New Hampshire. This is done to allow for spring runoff and prevent ice damming in the winter. This protects the dams that hold back the lake levels. It is also a great time to clean up the lake shore by your [...]

Where does Larry the Loon go in Winter--you would be surprised perhaps. 

" In an effort to beat the Holiday Rush, Larry the Loon flew south early only to find his loon friends just fly to the ocean on the East Coast for winter."

Loons certainly are my favorite. I see them come early in spring even when the ice has not fully melted. A was [...]

SO we have always heard about the "fish that got away" . You know like the 58 pound small mouth bass or the 30 foot long pike. Well here is the official list of fish that did NOT get away--at least not until they were [...]

The New Hampshire Lakes Association (NH LAKES), is a member-supported 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, with a focus to help individuals, groups and businesses enjoy and protect all of the state’s 1,300 or so lakes. This includes understanding problems with invasive species, runoff water issues, water quality issue, and [...]

Whether you’re looking to get smart on your smart home or catch the neighborhood thief on your live feed camera, there’s no question a security system is a savvy purchase worth in the weight of gold they are trying to steal. A study from the University of North Carolina found that [...]

Best Flood Insurance Companies

by ConsumerAffairs

Research Team

A bad storm could flood your world in debt and loss. Your wallet does not need to go under water protecting your home.

As a first step I suggest looking at the FEMA site to see if your home might be in a flood zone. Visit https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home

In New Hampshire [...]

There are always the question of what to do with seasonal docks. So what is happening in halls of the State of New Hampshire government.

I am often asked about if you can simply add to a dock. A Seasonal dock means docks that can come out. Not on Piers.

??Both House and Senate Committees spent much of 2017 on this subject of extending the [...]

There are homes with great views. There are great homes that are astounding just to look at. When you combine both it truly is the perfect blend of man and nature. Take the case in point of 23 Newport Drive in New Durham, NH. The home itself is an architectural masterpiece in every [...]

Docks and Shoreline Structures

I am often asked if you can put in a dock or enlarge an existing one in any lake property. There are several aspects to consider. All natural bodies of water are held in trust for public use by the State of New Hampshire. Under RSA 482-A, NH Wetlands Law, constructing new structures such as docks, boat lifts, jet ski lifts, retaining walls, breakwaters and perched beaches in or on any bank, flat, marsh or swamp in and adjacent to and waters of the state requires a permit. This permit serves as permission for an entity to build and maintain a structure within an area held in public trust.

Changing dock size may create issues with abutters

Dock owners may replace a grandfathered dock without complying with statutory setback and other current statutory limitations as long as they do not change the size or configuration of the dock, which would trigger current permitting requirements. Problems arise when the replacement dock is larger or closer, from the abutter’s perspective, which can raise issues of encroachment, trespass and private nuisance, among others. 

To determine is a permit is required to do any work on a dock take this survey

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/docks?sm=J6yE1w7o3mqrHOjeSxeKRKikIjx6lSBlcx6znku%2f0Z0%3d