Laconia Police Commission approves Moynihan promotion

Laconia Police Commission approves Moynihan promotion and out-of-state training funds. Chairman Douglas Whittum and Commissioner Frank Mello unanimously approved the promotion of Officer Bryan Moynihan to Patrol Sergeant, effective September 1, and authorized $1,480 in training funds for Captain

Conservation Commission reviews four development applications, tables further business.

Conservation Commission reviews four development applications for environmental compliance. Chair Dean Anson presided as the board examined a five-lot subdivision at 1206 Old North Main Street, a mixed-use development at White Oaks, a multi-family building at 59 Doe Avenue with building area in a

Laconia approves minor site plan for 43 Washington Street

Laconia approves minor site plan for 43 Washington Street facility. The Technical Review Committee unanimously approved the project on August 18, authorizing demolition of an approximately 8,500-square-foot convent building and construction of an 813-square-foot addition with accessible restrooms

Board approves short-term lodging at two Laconia properties; rejects proposal.

Laconia Zoning Board approves short-term lodging at two sites, rejects 16-unit proposal. The Board voted 4-1 to approve short-term lodging at 86 Chapin Terrace after a Housing Appeals Board order vacated prior denials, imposing pet prohibition and fire-permit conditions. At 39 Gale Avenue, the

Water Commission reviews aging infrastructure needs

Laconia Water Commission approves August financials, addresses aging infrastructure. The board, led by Chairman Stephen Walsh and Commissioners John Tracy and David Wunsch, approved accounts payable and financial statements dated August 17. Superintendent Ben Crawford reported that a recent

City Council elects Julia Nye to Ward 5 vacancy

Laconia City Council unanimously elected retired attorney Julia Nye to the Ward 5 City Council seat. Nye won 5-0, with candidate Mark Roy's nomination failing 1-4. The vacancy resulted from Councilor Steven Bogert's recent resignation, with the term expiring January 1, 2028. The council also

Heritage Commission approves three demolition permits, advances preservation planning

Laconia Heritage Commission approves three demolition permits, charts preservation course. Chair Marjory Wilkinson and the four-member commission approved permits for 208 Paugus Park Road, 33 White Oaks Road, and 19 Kingsley Avenue/30 Weeks Street; all three properties were described as

Putnam Fund approves concert season deposits, explores arts expansion for Laconia

Laconia Putnam Fund approves concert season deposits, explores arts programming expansion. Members Jim Rogato, Linda Peary, Betty Ballantyne, Janet Brough, and Joanie Mercer unanimously approved a four thousand dollar deposit to Wish We Were Floyd and a five hundred seventy-six dollar Northeast

Committee approves two events, continues motorcycle parking application

Committee approves Sock Hop and carnival, continues parking application review. The Special Events Review Committee unanimously approved the annual Sock Hop scheduled for September 11, 2026, at the Belknap Mill, with Fallon Reed presenting for the Belknap Mill Society; the event includes outdoor

Licensing Board approves four vendor applications

Laconia Licensing Board approves four vendor applications in a routine meeting. Chairman Rogato presided over the board's approval of two Fourth of July vendors (Randy's Concessions and Vertical Entertainment), two itinerant vendors (Cup of Ambition, LLC and Winnipesaukee Ice Out LLC), and a raffle

Conservation Commission to host joint meeting with neighboring towns

Laconia Conservation Commission schedules joint regional workshop for September 9. Chair Dean Anson and the Conservation Commission plan a joint conservation workshop with neighboring commissions from Meredith, Gilford, and Belmont to discuss cross-boundary conservation priorities, including

Planning Board approves Knotty Marina expansion with phased approach

Planning Board approves Knotty Marina dock and boathouse amendment. The Board unanimously approved the site plan amendment for Knotty Marina Inc. at 35-71 Winnisquam Avenue, implementing a phased development approach to accommodate existing wastewater infrastructure. The project includes extensive

Master Plan steering committee advances create phase work

The Master Plan Steering Committee reviewed draft vision and land use strategies. The comprehensive analysis found approximately 69 percent of the city's parcels do not conform fully to current zoning regulations, a pattern reflecting historic development patterns. Committee members expressed

Weirs board endorses boardwalk bandstand with $100,000 budget cap

Weirs board greenlights phased boardwalk bandstand project. The Weirs TIF Advisory Board unanimously approved a three-phase approach for a proposed boardwalk bandstand with a total cost not to exceed approximately $100,000. Chair Robert Ames outlined the structure: 14 feet 3 inches by 25 feet,