Mooring issue heads to court?

ApS · 04-01-2005, 08:52 AM

I like to think I'm well-read on NH boating issues, but what is this about?

There's one hundred and eighty-eight folks who can't get a mooring permit?

And it's not "on" the Forum?
Is it state-wide?
Portsmouth-only?
PDA-only?
Rockingham County only?
After March 1st -- you can't apply for 2005?
Is it "Forever"?
Is this a badly-prepared article?

http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll...EWS06/50331093

restauranteer · 04-01-2005, 09:07 AM

Nothing to do with the up here - whole different system. A quick search of Fosters will reveal the related articles that should help clear up your confusion

ApS · 04-01-2005, 09:46 AM

There were three Portsmouth articles prior -- this year.

I was directed to this article "cold", since I seldom read Portsmouth news. (And "navigating" Foster's/Citizen pages is confusing, anyway).

Still, it would seem that boaters who have held mooring permits for 50-60 years shouldn't lose them forever over bureaucratic deadlines.

Why doesn't the State's entire mooring permit "business" charge five-years-paid-in-advance fees, instead of this penny-ante annual nonsense?

It's like driving to the Post Office to buy a 37¢ stamp.

restauranteer · 04-01-2005, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Acres per Second

Why doesn't the State's entire mooring permit "business" charge five-years-paid-in-advance fees, instead of this penny-ante annual nonsense?

Don't know the answer and since it has nothing to do with Winni (I do know that's why I am here) I don't really have an opinion.

Your appetitie is appreciated, but looks like you're in the wrong restaraunt with this topic

ApS · 04-01-2005, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by restauranteer

Don't know the answer and since it has nothing to do with Winni (I do know that's why I am here) I don't really have an opinion. Your appetitie is appreciated, but looks like you're in the wrong restaraunt with this topic

OK, so this restaurant serves lemons...

Well, the question was rhetorical, and applies to Winnipesaukee.

We have the option of applying once every five years, and re-applying every year for an annual sticker. Why not apply just once -- and buy a mooring sticker valid for five years?

restauranteer · 04-01-2005, 10:26 AM

Sorry folks, pretty new at this and didn't know I have quickly stumbled onto one of those "gotta get the last word in" type of threads.

Time to vacate, looks like "last call" has been sounded!

ApS · 04-16-2005, 10:55 AM

More news: Judge extends "file-by" date.

It appears that the issue was impacted by the wrong "renew" date on the re-application forms. (Correct date is 2006).

This news actually impacts few readers here; although perhaps our seagoing member (Coastal Laker - with the lighthouse avatar) could be impacted by this snafu.

http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll...EWS07/50416030

04-01-2005, 08:52 AM	#1
ApS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florida (Sebring & Keys), Wolfeboro Posts: 5,800 Thanks: 2,090 Thanked 745 Times in 534 Posts	Mooring issue heads to court? I like to think I'm well-read on NH boating issues, but what is this about? There's one hundred and eighty-eight folks who can't get a mooring permit? And it's not "on" the Forum? Is it state-wide? Portsmouth-only? PDA-only? Rockingham County only? After March 1st -- you can't apply for 2005? Is it "Forever"? Is this a badly-prepared article? http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll...EWS06/50331093 __________________ Every MP who enters Winter Harbor will pass by my porch of 67 years... Last edited by ApS; 04-01-2005 at 09:10 AM. Reason: Update: The Citizen has automatically "defaulted" me to Portsmouth news after I clicked Region news. We're in the clear -- I think.

04-01-2005, 09:07 AM	#2
restauranteer Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Strictly a Portsmouth Harbor issue. Nothing to do with the up here - whole different system. A quick search of Fosters will reveal the related articles that should help clear up your confusion

04-01-2005, 09:46 AM	#3
ApS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florida (Sebring & Keys), Wolfeboro Posts: 5,800 Thanks: 2,090 Thanked 745 Times in 534 Posts	You're right. There were three Portsmouth articles prior -- this year. I was directed to this article "cold", since I seldom read Portsmouth news. (And "navigating" Foster's/Citizen pages is confusing, anyway). Still, it would seem that boaters who have held mooring permits for 50-60 years shouldn't lose them forever over bureaucratic deadlines. Why doesn't the State's entire mooring permit "business" charge five-years-paid-in-advance fees, instead of this penny-ante annual nonsense? It's like driving to the Post Office to buy a 37¢ stamp.

04-01-2005, 10:26 AM	#6
restauranteer Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Uh-oh Sorry folks, pretty new at this and didn't know I have quickly stumbled onto one of those "gotta get the last word in" type of threads. Time to vacate, looks like "last call" has been sounded!

04-16-2005, 10:55 AM	#7
ApS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florida (Sebring & Keys), Wolfeboro Posts: 5,800 Thanks: 2,090 Thanked 745 Times in 534 Posts	Snafu fixed More news: Judge extends "file-by" date. It appears that the issue was impacted by the wrong "renew" date on the re-application forms. (Correct date is 2006). This news actually impacts few readers here; although perhaps our seagoing member (Coastal Laker - with the lighthouse avatar) could be impacted by this snafu. http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll...EWS07/50416030 Last edited by ApS; 04-16-2005 at 08:06 PM.