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Post by gotmoxie on May 22, 2014 20:42:21 GMT -5
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Post by gotmoxie on Apr 7, 2014 11:06:27 GMT -5
All ATV Trails in the State of NH except the three Rail Trails, Including Jericho Mt. State Park and Success Are now CLOSED for Mud Season. Signs Will Be Put Up Starting Tomorrow.
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Post by gotmoxie on Mar 6, 2014 12:27:45 GMT -5
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Post by gotmoxie on Nov 27, 2013 18:23:45 GMT -5
All ARE WELCOME! Christmas Parade of Lights 11/29/2013 (5:00pm) SET UP..... "Christmas Parade of Lights" is coming to town! Don't miss Santa's arrival in beautiful Downtown Berlin, NH on Friday, November 29, 2013 at 6 pm. This family favorite tradition kicks off the Holiday Season!! See you there! FMI phone-603-752-6246
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Post by gotmoxie on Oct 11, 2013 12:05:32 GMT -5
OK...so the BIG question of the day is..."What are the Poker Run stops?" The BIG answer is: "It's 32 miles of adventure from Gorham to Berlin to the trails of Jericho Mountain and then you end up at the HOTTEST event of the season....RIVERFIRE!" Sooooo.....WHO'S IN?? DID YOU MAKE YOUR PLANS YET?? Attachments:
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Post by gotmoxie on Oct 11, 2013 12:00:32 GMT -5
from the Sunset Riders-Success ATV Club- For those who have gone down the 7 Islands Bridge Rd. connecter trail you know how rough it was along w/culverts sticking out of ground. As you can see the 3 mile stretch has been taken care of and totally rebuilt. We are now moving down to do some much needed work on a section of the Success trail near the pond. Will post pics when work is done.
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Post by gotmoxie on Sept 19, 2013 23:23:20 GMT -5
River Fire ZOMBIE POKER RUN October 19th-BERLIN,NH ATTENTION ATVER'S "NEW" this year.... ZOMBIE ATV POKER RUN @ RiverFire Berlin NH. Registration: Motorcycle Snowmobile Service / Northeast Snowmobile & ATV Rentals, 299 Main St. in Gorham, NH When: Saturday, October 19th ~9-11am (last bike... out at 11am) End: Riverfire Northern Forest Heritage Park, Berlin NH (last bike in 4pm) Awards: 5pm @ RiverFire Berlin NH Prizes for the BEST COSTUME TOO! (please keep safety in mind) FMI 603-466-5211 or 603-752-6060 at Northern Forest Heritage Park
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Post by gotmoxie on Sept 19, 2013 23:12:39 GMT -5
Reports of ERROL being open were incorrect The trail into ERROL IS CLOSED! Please wait for conformation before going there! I repeat the trail is CLOSED! SORRY TO BE THE BEARER OF BAD NEWS!
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Post by gotmoxie on Jul 23, 2013 23:13:35 GMT -5
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Post by gotmoxie on Jul 23, 2013 22:59:47 GMT -5
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Post by gotmoxie on Jul 9, 2013 20:47:52 GMT -5
Gorham's ATV Pilot Study Threatened by State Inaction July 5 2013 By Gail Scott The Berlin Daily Sun GORHAM—On June 17, Gorham selectmen voted to promote a pilot study of the OHRV use of Routes 2 and 16 in Gorham during the big Jericho ATV Festival, July 26-27. But permission for OHRVs to use these state roads must first come from the state and the state may not act on the request in time for the great weekend, according to Selectman Bill Jackson, speaking at the Monday night selectman's meeting. Jackson said that he had heard from N.H. Bureau of Trails Chief Supervisor Chris Gamache that there is the potential that the state will not approve the plan before the end of July, when it would be too late for Gorham's study to coordinate with the Jericho event.
Jackson said that he understands that Ray Burton and others had been contacted to encourage the state to approve the project, but things are uncertain. As a result, selectmen voted to rescind Selectman Jeff Schall's initial motion to inaugurate a pilot study of the OHRV use of the two main routes in Gorham during the festival weekend, if permission is not granted by the state.
Gorham Police P.J. Cyr reported back to selectmen on a plan for ATV use of side roads in Gorham should the state roads be opened to OHRV traffic from the parking lot of Route 2 to the intersection of Routes 2 and 16 at Moe's, Route 16 to the Pinkham Notch intersection, and Route 2 to Bangor Street.
The discussion of his plan was exploratory and the public attending the meeting was invited to comment, but the selectmen took no action on the plan. In his proposal, Cyr projected a "public access decal" to be issued by the Town of Gorham, permitting operation of OHRVs on authorized town streets. He suggested a cost of between $10 and $20, the fee collected to be used by the town to offset the costs of the additional OHRV traffic. Jackson objected to the decal as being discriminatory, but to others, the fee sounded more like getting a fishing or hunting license, to which visitors don't object. Rene Boutin noted that Berlin had discussed doing the very same thing to help offset their ATV/OHRV costs. And others suggested charging no more than $5, while endorsing the concept.
In Cyr's plan, OHRV's displaying Town of Gorham Public Access Decals would be permitted on town streets for access to and from those portions of Route 2 and 16 designated for OHRV use. These streets included: Alpine, Bellevue Place, Broadway, Bangor, Blunden, Church, Cross, Elm, Evans, High, Highland Avenue, Lary, Madison, Mascot, Mechanic, Normand Avenue, Park, Smith, Union, Water and Woodland Park.
In addition, Cyr wrote, "OHRVs seeking to gain access from Washington Street, Mill Street, Peabody Street and Bell Street shall use Libby Street to Promenade Street to Church Street. OHRV's crossing Route 16 shall do so in accordance with NH RSA 215-A:6 X. (That statue states, "A person may operate an OHRV across any public way where the operation of said OHRV is not otherwise prohibited by law, but said person shall comply with the following provisions: (a) The crossing shall be made at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the direction of the public way and at a place where no obstruction prevents a quick and safe crossing; and (b) The operator shall bring the OHRV to a complete stop before crossing the shoulder or, if none, the public way, before proceeding; and (c) The operator shall yield the right of way to all motor vehicle traffic on such public way which constitutes an immediate hazard to such crossing; and (d) The operator shall possess a valid motor vehicle driver's license or shall have successfully completed the approved snowmobile or OHRV safety training course.)
Cyr said the OHRVs would not be permitted on the swinging bridge over the Peabody River. He noted that if Bangor Street was opened, OHRVs would be able to access the T&C via a dirt road that leads off Bangor Street to the motor inn. Among the prohibitions, Cyr listed the need for proper licensing; driving at reasonable and prudent speed, not in excess of 25 miles per hour which is the town speed limit; driving at further reduced speed when approaching intersections or railway grade crossing; approaching or going around a curve; approaching a hillcrest; traveling on narrow or winding trail and when a special hazard exists with respect to pedestrians or other traffic ...."
Hours of operation appeared to be limited by the lights vehicles were equipped with. A curfew was suggested, but Beth Host pointed out sometimes a vehicle is disabled while on the trail and it takes till well after dark to make repairs and get back to civilization. She said it would be a double whammy to get stuck with a curfew fine in addition to all the trouble on the trail. It was also pointed out that "8 p.m. is way too early. Say you're staying at the T&C and you want to stop at Mr. Pizza for supper. ..... "
For violations of the proposed ordinance, Cyr suggest a fine of "not more than $1,000."
One person asked how residents from Jimtown Road would get to the trail unless the Route 2 access began at Jimtown Road. Cyr said he would "have a problem with that option" where the speed zone changes to or from 55 mph on Gorham Hill to the town speed limit. He suggested opening up the rail trail to Jimtown Road for that access.
As for the already challenging parking problem, Cyr suggested allowing parking along Railroad Street from Church Street as well as the Route 2 parking lot. Selectmen took no action on Cyr's proposed plan but thanked him for making this first draft.
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Post by gotmoxie on Jul 9, 2013 20:41:20 GMT -5
NH DOS and NH DOT Not in a Rush to Consider ATV's on Rt. 2 & 16 July 3 2013 By Edith Tucker The Berlin Reporter GORHAM — It likely will be late July or early August before the state Department of Safety (NHDOS) and Department of Transportation (NHDOT) decide whether or not to allow ATVs to travel with the flow of traffic on nearly three miles on Routes 2 and 16, both state highways.
“From discussions with DOT I would anticipate late July or early August before any of the road sections may be available for use,” replied Trails Bureau Chief Chris Gamache in answer to an e-mail inquiry.
This means that the selectmen’s unanimous vote to open up town roads to connect local ATVers to the Jericho Festival at Jericho Mountain State Park in Berlin on July 26-27 will also not have any business-enhancing effect in the tourist-oriented town, Gamache explained. “They could open all their roads but none of them would be able to connect to the trail systems (since the state highways will not be open to ATVs) so they would have nowhere to go,” the Bureau chief reported. “Gorham would still be isolated during the Festival.”
There is better news over in Beecher Falls, however, at the other end of the Ride the Wilds OHRV trail system.
Landowner Ethan Allen has agreed to let ATVers use a short strip of land to connect a rail-trail from Pittsburg to create a desired loop connection. Gamache reported, “A written agreement with Ethan Allen is being reviewed at the N.H. Attorney General’s Office and should be signed soon, but I understand they have allowed the trail to be opened up while the paperwork is being done.”
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Post by gotmoxie on Jun 28, 2013 21:18:53 GMT -5
Whoever did/has done the Gorham to Success to Errol atv trail, would you please contact me at hdysans@ne.rr.com. Thank You very much. Henry we did that June 15th for the Ride the Wilds Grand Opening and I led 29 quads and SidexSide's from Jericho Park to Log Haven Errol on June 21st as part of Gerry Pomerleau Memorial Ride Weekend. Email me any queries.
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Post by gotmoxie on Jun 19, 2013 19:00:09 GMT -5
MOUNT WASHINGTON RIDE RULES FOR June 23rd 2013 •Hours of Operation: 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.)yes ALL DAY! •Open to all ATV and UTV Riders- No Cars or Trucks just ATVs! •Valid Drivers License Required •Maximum 25 MPH Speed Limit •Single File and NO Passing •Headlights Must Be On, If Equipped •Second Rider On FACTORY 2-Up Machine Only •No Standing Up On Machine While Riding on the Auto Road •Eye Protection Required •Helmets NOT Required UNLESS Under 18 Years Of Age •Stay On Road UNLESS You Use Designated Viewing/Pull-Off Areas •Only ONE Trip Up the Auto Road www.facebook.com/GerryPomerleauMemorialAtvRideWeekendwww.nhatv.com/pages/MT_Washington_2013.html Attachments:
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Post by gotmoxie on Jun 19, 2013 18:51:49 GMT -5
A Person Who Makes Things Happen Harry Brown, President of the NH OHRV Coalition
June 18, 2013 By Sen. Jeff Woodburn The Berlin Reporter I came to the State Senate from the newsroom and the classroom – where I taught civics and government. There I learned a change comes hard (or not at all) and most ideas fail. The weight to change must be substantially better than the status quo. It is the wisdom of our complicated civic system.
Our founding fathers’ knew that government must ultimately negotiate the generational tug-of-war between the past and the future; culture and progress; and individual rights and majority rule. They built a conservative government that permits change – but usually incrementally; and in line with our best values, not our temporary whims.
Rural areas are notoriously slow to change and comfortable with the way things have always been or conditioned to be suspicious of big ideas. This philosophy is played out at nearly every town meeting or gathering of any sort.
But, this past weekend something big happened – the “Ride the Wilds” ATV-OHRV trail system was opened in grand style with Governor Maggie Hassan’s presence. It is 1,000-miles of interconnected trails throughout Coos County anchored by two state parks -- Jericho in Berlin and Coleman in Stewartstown. It sets Coos County apart from other off-road motorized recreation activity in the Eastern U.S. At the center of this celebration was a man whose steel will made this project happen -- Harry Brown, of Colebrook.
Now, something of this magnitude takes many, many people and the right conditions to make it happen and only a few to stop or slow it. There are many stake-holders -- the legislature, bureaucracy, interests groups, local and county government, law enforcement and of course landowners. From my vantage point, I have been very proud of our elected officials in Coos County. Everyone works in non-partisan fashion and rallies around important regional priorities.
As Harry described the long process and introduced various dignitaries at the grand opening, my mind wondered back to my first encounter with Harry.
Actually, I was warned of him long before I met him. I was told, he was hard to shake – bold, persistent, stubborn and at times down-right rude. I finally met him at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital during a tour with several of our newly elected Senators. Our group was nearly two hours behind schedule, but Harry came to tell us about “Ride the Wilds” and he did. A month later, I was with him again in the same place, this time he was keeping the governor from exiting and going on about ATVs.
As I was put on the Senate Committee that dealt with issues essential to his plans, our contact became more frequent.
When I didn’t respond quickly enough, he let me know (as if his next call wasn't enough) and my colleague, Sen. Andy Sanborn, of Bedford (himself a champion of this project) would press me for action. In this business, all we have is our time – and there are far more demands, than time.
I quickly learned that there are a few people – who by the force of their personalities can get things done. Why? They are working for a good, realistic project with a firm end point.
They are persistent, practical, authentic, cheerful, hardworking and highly efficient. They don’t waste my time or ask me do something that I can’t or won’t do. They have very specific requests. Saying yes to them becomes a habit. Or as Executive Councilor Ray Burton once advised me how to deal with one such person: “When she asks you to do something,” he said, “Just do it. It’s easier.” With Harry it was always easier.
Most often his request was for me to simply contact someone to encourage them -- not so much to support the project -- but simply act. It’s easy, as Hemingway said, to confuse movement for action.
It seems to take a lot of movement for a little bit of action. But because of Harry’s actions and his attributes, something big happened last Saturday.
(North Country Sen. Jeff Woodburn can be reached at 603-259-6878 or jeff@jeffwoodburn.com.)
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