Township of Governor's Island, N.H.?

Mink Islander · 08-08-2011, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Heaven

Well help me out then, does Gilford charge a greater tax rate for GI than for other areas of Gilford?

If your mansion is worth millions, as most if not all on GI are, then you will pay a lot of taxes. If that property is increasing in value faster than the average home in town, then their taxes will rise faster than others too. That's the NH tax scheme. Gilford (and GI) is no different than any other town/taxpayer in that regard.

samosetguy · 08-08-2011, 09:59 PM

The thing I don't get is I pay over $4k a year in RE taxes in NH (more than I pay in MA) yet I'm a NON-RESIDENT when buying my fishing license. To me, that's sort of an unnecessary slap in the face to all us seasonal property owners.

And since I'm venting, would it kill a Policeman to spend some time on Scenic Dr/Belknap Pt Rd in Gilford. It's a beautiful road that I would guess at least hundreds use a week in the summer for biking/running/walking. I swear I'm almost hit 3 times a summer by some speeding driver yet I rarely ever see the police try to stop speeders. Where else in the town is more important for them to sit in between calls?

Lastly, I emailed the chief of Gilford Police two years ago asking if I should take any precautions before taking my family hiking in the fall (i.e. around hunting season). His reply . . . "I don't know, I don't hunt." Maybe I'm being too critical but I was disappointed with that reply.

Mink Islander · 08-09-2011, 06:25 AM

I agree we should be treated as residents for such things as fishing licenses and snowmobile registrations. But that's a state, not a town issue. Show me the state rep that will lift his/her pinkie for a non-resident/non-voter. I will say, Gilford treats it's (non bridged) island residents better than any other town on the lake. Partly because there are a surprising number of islanders who are also full time mainland Gilford residents, partly out of longstanding tradition, but mostly because Gilford islanders are organized and proactive on town issues that impact them. Perhaps Gilford needs a non resident taxpayer association to consolidate issues and bring a better voice to the discussion. Equally true for other towns around the lake.

RailroadJoe · 08-09-2011, 06:25 AM

I drive Belknap Point Road at least twice a month and am always traveling about 20 miles per hour. I always stop at Lincoln Park, so maybe I like to see the lake.

Also if you hike any time during hunting season even if your on a road near woods, wear something orange, never wear white. When hunting in the woods hunters look for movement.

MAXUM · 08-09-2011, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by RailroadJoe

I drive Belknap Point Road at least twice a month and am always traveling about 20 miles per hour. I always stop at Lincoln Park, so maybe I like to see the lake.

Also if you hike any time during hunting season even if your on a road near woods, wear something orange, never wear white. When hunting in the woods hunters look for movement.

I cannot stress enough as a hunter, if you venture into the woods wear something blaze orange and a lot of it.

08-08-2011, 09:59 PM	#2
samosetguy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 63 Thanks: 42 Thanked 36 Times in 15 Posts	Non-Resident Fishing License The thing I don't get is I pay over $4k a year in RE taxes in NH (more than I pay in MA) yet I'm a NON-RESIDENT when buying my fishing license. To me, that's sort of an unnecessary slap in the face to all us seasonal property owners. And since I'm venting, would it kill a Policeman to spend some time on Scenic Dr/Belknap Pt Rd in Gilford. It's a beautiful road that I would guess at least hundreds use a week in the summer for biking/running/walking. I swear I'm almost hit 3 times a summer by some speeding driver yet I rarely ever see the police try to stop speeders. Where else in the town is more important for them to sit in between calls? Lastly, I emailed the chief of Gilford Police two years ago asking if I should take any precautions before taking my family hiking in the fall (i.e. around hunting season). His reply . . . "I don't know, I don't hunt." Maybe I'm being too critical but I was disappointed with that reply.

08-09-2011, 06:25 AM	#3
Mink Islander Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 753 Thanks: 59 Thanked 271 Times in 129 Posts	Fees for non resident property owners I agree we should be treated as residents for such things as fishing licenses and snowmobile registrations. But that's a state, not a town issue. Show me the state rep that will lift his/her pinkie for a non-resident/non-voter. I will say, Gilford treats it's (non bridged) island residents better than any other town on the lake. Partly because there are a surprising number of islanders who are also full time mainland Gilford residents, partly out of longstanding tradition, but mostly because Gilford islanders are organized and proactive on town issues that impact them. Perhaps Gilford needs a non resident taxpayer association to consolidate issues and bring a better voice to the discussion. Equally true for other towns around the lake.

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08-09-2011, 06:25 AM	#4
RailroadJoe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 620 Thanks: 259 Thanked 158 Times in 100 Posts	I drive Belknap Point Road at least twice a month and am always traveling about 20 miles per hour. I always stop at Lincoln Park, so maybe I like to see the lake. Also if you hike any time during hunting season even if your on a road near woods, wear something orange, never wear white. When hunting in the woods hunters look for movement.