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Hollis New Hampshire - Want to Own Your Own Beach?

By Joan Whitebook

Real Estate Agent with BHG The Masiello Group

June 28, 2008 06:20 AM

silver lake park DON'T MISS THE CHANCE TO OWN YOUR OWN BEACH~

Residents of Hollis, New Hampshire will have a unique opportunity to consider whether they want to purchase or lease their own state park and beach.

Silver Lake State Park is a beautiful state park with a 34 acre lake, ball fields and an 1,000 foot beach.

Troy Brown, the Town Administrator has called for a town meeting with Hollis residents and the Hollis town selectmen to explore whether there is any interest in the purchase or lease of Silver Lake State Park from the State of New Hampshire.

With current state budget cuts it has become difficult to maintain the park.

SILVER LAKE PARK

Don't miss the boat - be sure and attend and be heard.

WHEN: June 30, 2008 TIME: 7:00 p.m.

WHERE: Town Hall Hollis, New Hampshire

Currently the park is open from Memorial Day through mid-June on the Weekends. Thereafter, the summer schedule is daily from 9a.m. to 8 p.m. through September 1st.

Enjoy boating, picnics, swimming, kyaking and paddleboats.

Whether you live in Hollis or not, you can enjoy this beautiful State Park

Fee $4.00 for Adults $2.00 Children (State Residents under 5 or over 65 are admitted free)

What are your thoughts about a town leasing or buying a state park?

UPDATE - Citizens had a lot of interesting perspectives on the pros and cons of leasing or purchasing Sliver Lake Park. It was decided study this further.

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Jennifer Fivelsdal

JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY

Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Joan - Wow that is a resource I am sure the town would not want to loose. With existing economic condition this might be a decision other municipalities will face.

Jun 28, 2008 06:31 AM

Joan Whitebook

BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH

Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Jennifer~ This beautiful lake and beach front is a great asset to the Town of Hollis. I will be interested to see what transpires. The state was unable to provide lifeguards, restrooms or garbage pickup on Memorial Day - Perhaps this will be a great opportunity for Hollis.

Jun 28, 2008 06:36 AM

Laura Cerrano

Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY

Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Joan, It would be in a way a shame to lose this but I believe with certain restrictions, it could still remain a lovely place-and imagine owning a bit of heaven.

Jun 28, 2008 11:36 AM

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Joan sounds like a great opportunity for the town. You have to do a follow up blog and let us know how the vote went.

Jun 28, 2008 12:30 PM

Joan Whitebook

BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH

Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Carole~ I would hate to see this gem closed because of lack of state funds. It cannot continue the way it is now without a lifeguard and no bathrooms... I am hoping it is feasible for the town to particpate with the state to keep this beautiful park open.

George~ I live in the town next door so I don't have much of a say. However, one of my very close Realtor(r) friends who is running for senate lives n Hollis so I plan to put a bug in his ear! I will keep you posted. I love this beautiful, little park. I would hate to see if closed down.

Jun 28, 2008 01:13 PM

Joan Mirantz

Homequest Real Estate - Concord, NH

Realtor, GRI, CBR, SRES - Concord New Hampshire

Well Joan...Wouldn't this be a great use for LCHIP Funds? Preservation is their mission and this would actually benefit the community too! Just a thought!

Jun 28, 2008 02:00 PM

Kate Elim

Dockside Realty - Spotsylvania, VA

Realtor 540-226-1964, Selling Homes & Land a

Hi Joan...Oh, I hope the town is able to manage the purchase. It would be such a plus. Wouldn't it be wonderful to be filthy rich and be able to help with things like this?

Good luck and keep us posted.

Kathleen

Jun 28, 2008 02:32 PM

Joan Whitebook

BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH

Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Joan~ I am not sure what LCHIP is willing to do -- what an interesting idea. I'll let my Realtor(r)/Senator contestant know about this idea -- thanks for the idea.. I'll keep you posted.

"Kate" There certainly are a lot of affluent families in Hollis -- so I am hoping they will be able to make this happen. It is such an asset.

Jun 28, 2008 03:05 PM

Ray Saenz

Exit Realty Laredo - Laredo, TX

Homes for Sale in Laredo, TX - Texas, Realtor

Joan,
great invitation, I am not a great guy to be on the water, I prefer activities as ATV's :) anyway, this seems that will be very fun and interesting.
Ray Saenz

Jun 28, 2008 04:58 PM

Joan Whitebook

BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH

Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Ray~There is a lot to do in the park without going out on the water -- so I am sure you would enjoy a great picnic. Hope all is well in Colorado --

Jun 29, 2008 02:19 AM

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Joan~

How I love to read your journeys into the neighborhoods around you. I am giong to have to come visit!

Jun 29, 2008 07:20 AM

Judy Tuscano

Prudential Verani Realty - Nottingham, NH

NH Real Estate Professional

Joan - this sounds like an excellent opportunity for the people of Hollis. I hope they can pull it off but not with LCHIP funds since they are now being funded by the new state fee on recordings (they realy snuck that into the back door on us)

Jun 29, 2008 08:08 AM

Sharon Tara

Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH

Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

My sister lives in Hollis. I will have to check with her and see if she is going to the meeting. It is a beautiful park! I just rode by there yesterday and commented on how nice it is.

Jun 29, 2008 09:15 AM

Joan Whitebook

BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH

Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

janeAnne ~ Silver Lake State Park is one of the little gems I discovered when I first moved to New Hampshire. It is a great little park and I will be interested to see what develops. I live on the Nashua Hollis line, but am in Nashua - so I won't be able to be very persuasive. I would love to see this gem continue to sparkle.

Jun 29, 2008 01:21 PM

Joan Whitebook

BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH

Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Hi Judy -- I have been on public policy "forever" and the LCHIP is a great thing, however, it should not be shouldered by those who own property -- LCHIP should be funded as part of the overall budget-- this has long been the stance of NHAR! The increase on the recording fees was better than an increase in the transfer tax - which is what would really be unfair to homeowners. We will have to continue to be vigilent.

Jun 29, 2008 01:23 PM

Joan Whitebook

BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH

Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Sharon - glad you found me and it is great to meet you. Please do make your sister aware of this meeting. It should be interesting. I would love to know what the citizens in Hollis think about the possibility of buying or leasing the park. If you are ever this way, it would be great to meet in person.

Jun 29, 2008 01:30 PM

Bill Gassett

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Hopkinton, MA

Metrowest Massachusetts Real Estate

Joan nice presenting the important attractions in your home town, including Silver Lake State Park! I can see why you are the trusted local expert.

Jul 02, 2008 03:10 AM

Joan Whitebook

BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH

Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Hi Bill: This is a beautiful little park. I actually live on the border between Hollis and Nashua - so I enjoy both towns and have a lot of expertise in these towns and towns near by. It is a beautiful area.

Jul 02, 2008 08:32 AM