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1.5 million drivers are arrested annually for DWI/DUI. In 2016 alone over 4,000 New Hampshire operators were arrested for impaired driving. It is never advisable to operate a vehicle or watercraft if you have consumed alcohol, drugs or medications that may impair judgment. Instead, assign a designated driver, call a friend, or call a cab […]
As drones become more common, concerns for misuse have increased. The FAA has implemented rules addressing safety issues. These rules apply to drones that are less than 55 pounds in weight and used for commercial (i.e. non-hobbyist) operations. Use of a drone to take photographs or videos for compensation or sale to another individual, or […]
Are you considering purchasing property with the intent to develop or subdivide it? Or perhaps you want to subdivide your existing lot. It is important to know if your intentions comply with municipal zoning ordinances and subdivision regulations; the purpose of which is to avoid issues that arise within poorly designed areas and to promote […]
Laconia Rotary welcomed new members into the organization at the May 25 meeting held at the Belknap Mill. Among those inducted were Carmen Lorentz, and Caitlin Meany of Laconia Area Community Land Trust, Jennifer Anderson and Tara Shore of the Belknap Mill Society, Tricia Patten of Lakes Region Childcare Services, and Attorney Rod Dyer of […]
Wescott Law was recently recognized as one of the state’s top law firms in an annual supplement published by Business NH Magazine. The firm was one of twenty-two in the state to be included in the issue, a supplement to the month’s regular publication, and the only one based in the Lakes Region. Those included […]
Graduation season brings an increase in under-age drinking parties. Many parents worry that despite the law, their teenaged children may participate. While some believe it’s safer if this occurs at home with supervision, adults put themselves and others at serious risk when they permit underage drinking. The law defines a “drug or underage alcohol house […]
LACONIA — The Belknap EDC Board of Directors recently elected officers for the 2017-18 term. The following directors will serve as officers in the coming year: Chair, Gracie Cilley, Meredith Village Savings Bank, vice president; Vice Chair, Ronald Magoon, Franklin Savings Bank, president and CEO; Secretary, Paige Quigley, The Wilder Companies, general manager; Treasurer: Paul […]
Continuing with the Wescott Law’s tradition of community involvement, Attorney Sarah N. Rubury (formerly Sarah Young) has accepted a position as a member of the Board of Directors for the Central New Hampshire Chamber of Commerce. The organization is unique in that it represents five distinct regions: Baker Valley, Newfound, Pemi-Waterville Valley, Plymouth and Squam […]
There are many reasons to form a business. You want to start a new business, or formalize the existing structure of an established one, or perhaps you are purchasing real estate and want to limit your liability. The key is to choose the correct entity type. Here are some factors to consider: Legal Liability: Does […]
When First Lieutenant Mark Chapman receives care packages from home, he often shares them with his crew of twenty soldiers. It was known to the staff and attorneys at Wescott Law that Chapman’s mother, Paralegal Sharon Chapman, frequently sends boxes of supplies to her son who is serving in the Army in Afghanistan. When they […]