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City Council blocks Cheney appointment over ethics concerns

Laconia City Council blocks Planning Board appointee on ethics grounds. On April 13, the Council rejected Bruce Cheney's nomination as Planning Board alternate, with Councilor Conant citing conflict of interest over Cheney's wife, Debra, being simultaneously appointed to the Zoning Board. The

Heritage Commission approves demolition for 59 Doe Avenue

Heritage Commission unanimously approves demolition for 59 Doe Avenue. Kevin Lacasse, under contract to purchase the property from Keith and Monique O'Leary, presented the April 8 application to Chair Marjory Wilkinson, Councilor Mark Haynes, Lois Kessin, and Jane Whitehead, showing photographs of

Planning Board approves three projects, tables subdivision for sidewalk work

Laconia Planning Board approves three projects, rejects sidewalk waiver for 25-lot subdivision. Chair Charlie St Clair presided over approvals of a boundary line adjustment at 16 and 22 Riverside Court, a mixed-use conversion at 651 Union Avenue (formerly daycare), and a condominium conversion at

Downtown social district framework advances toward public hearing

Downtown social district framework moves to public hearing after subcommittee review. The Public Safety Subcommittee advanced planning for the downtown initiative, with a city council review and public hearing scheduled for April 13, 2026. City Manager Kirk Beattie presented a management and

Finance Committee preps Colonial Theatre transfer, management deal

Finance Committee readies Colonial Theatre deal and ownership transfer. Manager Kirk Beattie briefed the committee on a draft management agreement with Spectacle Management, adding a City Councilor to the advisory board at Councilor Soucy's request; the city receives 18 days annual use and the