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Zoning Board denies short-term rental variance despite community support

Laconia Zoning Board denies short-term rental variance, approves boarding house with conditions. The board unanimously rejected a variance application for 39 Gale Avenue despite eleven community members speaking in support of the decade-long short-term rental operation by applicant Christine

Technical Review Committee approves Watson Road parking expansion

Laconia's Technical Review Committee unanimously approved a parking lot expansion at 1065 Watson Road with three conditions. Applicant Kevin Hayhurst's less than 5,000 square foot crushed gravel project must meet Planning Department standards for material, site inspection, and final plan

Commission approves 19 summer facility use requests

Laconia Parks Commission approves 19 summer facility use requests unanimously. At its May 18 meeting, the commission approved all facility use applications including the City of Laconia Motorcycle Week at Opechee Park and Endicott Rock Park in June, Laconia Chiefs Football practice at Memorial Park

Fire Department seeks $130K in overtime funding

Laconia Fire Department seeks $130K in overtime to maintain minimum staffing amid rising call volume. Fire Chief Tim Joubert reported responding to 4,782 calls in 2025, an increase of 440 from 2024, making Laconia the busiest department north of Concord. The department requested $70,000 for extra

Putnam Fund approves $8,400 in grants to three regional organizations

Laconia Putnam Fund approves $8,400 in grants to three regional organizations. Board members Jim Rogato, Linda Peary, Betty Ballantyne, Janet Brough, and Joanie Mercer voted unanimously to allocate $7,000 to the Belknap Mill Society for expanded summer programming including concerts, art, tours and