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For years, Ossipee residents have been told that the Whittier Covered Bridge restoration was a historic preservation success story. But when the funding, timeline, and final result are examined closely, the project raises serious questions about how public money was used — and why the outcome no longer matches the original justification used to obtain federal funding. This is the timeline. 2008 – The Emergency Move In July of 2008, the Town of Ossipee removed the historic Whi

Before diving into the story of Ossipee’s many hats, it helps to remember that small-town government controversies are not just unique to New Hampshire. Across the country, investigators have uncovered situations where a tight network of officials, relatives, and longtime associates ended up controlling key pieces of local government at the same time — from hiring decisions and financial oversight to land records and enforcement. Because when residents begin noticing the same

To make things even more interesting, for the town of ossipee the government treasury reportedly contacted our county commissioner about the position , questioning the arrangement involving Matt Sawyer Ossipee’s tax assessor The latest issue raising eyebrows involves the county treasurer position. He seems to have hand picked for! The proposed role reportedly pays $15,000 per year for about 50 hours of work annually . Yes — you read that right. That works out to roughly $300

How a Few Crooked Lines on a Map Can Empty Everyone’s Wallet Let’s start with something every person in New Hampshire understands: Your property tax bill. Whether you’re a homeowner, a renter whose landlord just raised the rent again, or someone staring at their assessment wondering how their modest house suddenly looks like it belongs in a real estate magazine… we all have the same reaction when that tax bill shows up: “Wait… how did it go up again?” Across towns in New Hamp

Cooking the Books in Ossipee: How a Court Order Turned Into Fraud On November 28, 2023, the Town of Ossipee showed up at my property with a court order in hand. The order claimed they had authority to remove an “Accessory Dwelling Unit” (ADU). What followed wasn’t just demolition — it was a case study in how a town can misuse power, pad the books, and then hide behind paperwork. Step 1: Inflating the Labor The Town’s official work order billed me for 12 employees, 6 hours eac

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