New Hampshire
Closing the ‘big gap’: Senate to vote on rail trail connector bill – New Hampshire Bulletin
The Senate is about to approve a invoice Thursday that will make it simpler to attach segments of the state’s rail path by defending railroad property house owners from legal responsibility when outside recreation is allowed on the land.
With out Home Invoice 1579, “We will’t shut what we name the massive hole,” Jason Soukup informed Senate lawmakers throughout a public listening to for the invoice this month. Soukup works for Manchester Strikes, a nonprofit that has constructed trails in and round Manchester.
The “massive hole” separates the northern portion of the Granite State Rail Path, a 58-mile path stretching from Boscawen to Lebanon, from the southern portion of the path, which runs from Manchester-Boston Regional Airport to Salem, in accordance with Soukup. “The place we’re caught is the place there’s nonetheless a railroad for some purpose or one other,” he stated.
The invoice would clarify that railroad house owners are protected against legal responsibility when individuals utilizing the paths undergo accidents or produce other accidents. Soukup stated it will permit Manchester Strikes to shut the “massive hole,” including 30 miles of path to attach Manchester to Harmony.
The Division of Pure and Cultural Sources additionally helps the invoice. The Bureau of Trails, situated inside that division, manages round 300 miles of state-owned rail trails, along with 1,000 miles of OHRV trails and seven,000 miles of snowmobile trails. A lot of the path system is on privately owned land, in accordance with Trails Bureau Chief Craig Rennie.
“One of many main causes landowners wish to help public entry on their properties is due to the legal responsibility protections landowners have,” he informed lawmakers. Safety towards legal responsibility already exists for landowners who permit public entry to their land for outside recreation. The invoice would add railroad properties and rights-of-way to the lands whose house owners are eligible for defense towards legal responsibility.
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NORTH WOODSTOCK, NH – The Ice Castles in North Woodstock, New Hampshire, are set to open this weekend, inviting visitors to enter a world of frosty enchantment.
Why are the Ice Castles blue?
With towering ice walls, sparkling tunnels and glowing sculptures, the Ice Castles are a true winter masterpiece. As crews put the finishing touches on the attraction ahead of Friday’s opening, this year marks one of the attraction’s earliest starts on record.
What makes New Hampshire’s Ice Castles unique is their distinct blue hue, a result of the pristine water sourced from nearby rivers. This natural element enhances the beauty of the castle, which gleams a cool blue under daylight. But it’s after dark when the castles truly transform, illuminated by thousands of LED lights embedded in the ice, creating a magical, glowing spectacle.
What does it take to build the Ice Castles?
Crafting this frozen wonder is no easy feat. The process begins as early as October, with a dedicated team of artists and builders meticulously constructing the castles by hand. They use millions of icicles grown and frozen on-site, working tirelessly to bring the vision to life.
“Mother Nature is 100% the main architect,” said Luke Ely, assistant manager for Ice Castles New Hampshire. “We pretty much do a dance with her the entire season to get what we have today.”
This year’s early-season cold weather provided an unexpected boost, allowing the team to get ahead of schedule for Friday’s opening.
Reflecting on the allure of ice, Ely added, “You don’t see it in this medium too much. Most of the time, winter is kind of like looked at as a harsh, negative, just-get-through-it kind of time time, and ice is the main factor in all that. And being able to do something with it that’s more beautiful and graceful, I thing, draws a lot folks.”
The Ice Castles in New Hampshire aim to remain open through April, weather permitting. Visitors are encouraged to experience this seasonal wonder before Mother Nature decides to reclaim her icy masterpiece.
Two people who were inside an ambulance had to be taken to the hospital when the emergency vehicle crashed Monday evening.
Firefighters responded to the crash on Old Candia Road just before 7:00 p.m.
First responders arrived to find that the driver of the ambulance was not responsive and another person inside the ambulance also needed medical treatment. Both were transported to the Elliot Hospital.
Candia firefighters say one occupant has been discharged from the emergency department while the other has been admitted to the hospital in stable condition.
An initial investigation determined the driver suffered a medical emergency while it was returning to the station, veered into the opposite lane of travel, hitting several small trees and a traffic sign before crashing into a water-filled ditch.
The ambulance passenger was able to exit the crashed vehicle and helped to treat the driver until additional medical units arrived on the scene.
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