Stop the I-93 toll

We need to tell Gov Lynch that enough is enough.  Our state government has imposed over 50 new taxes and fees in the last two state budget cycles.  The latest idea for a new tax is a proposed toll booth on I-93 near the Massachusetts border.  This additional tax would be devastating for the state of New Hampshire.  The last thing our state needs is another tax in any form.  Route I-93 is already congested with morning traffic headed south everyday to jobs in Massachusetts.  A toll booth would further the slowdown of traffic.  It would also diminish the incentive for those coming north to shop in New Hampshire and for those who do venture north, the side streets in Salem would be flooded with vehicles attempting to avoid the tolls.

This is not just a Salem problem.  This is a state problem that would hurt both residents and businesses across New Hampshire.

A toll on I-93 would:

• Jeopardize the New Hampshire sales tax advantage-harming our businesses and potentially costing our state valuable jobs


• Cost daily commuters $500 per year and create a new morning hassle


• Flood local streets with toll avoiders


• Increase air pollution from idling vehicles

Our state government must learn to exercise fiscal restraint rather than continually seeking new ways to burden taxpayers and hard working residents.  New Hampshire has a spending problem—not a revenue problem. 

We call on Governor Lynch to stop the toll booth application process now.  

 Representative Pamela Tucker

 Representative Frank Sapareto

 Representative D J Bettencourt