Laconia Parks and Recreation Commission clears nine facility use requests for 2026 events and allocates $15,000 for master plan parks chapter. Commissioner Mitch Hamel led the commission in unanimously approving events including the 97th World Championship Sled Dog Derby in February, youth lacrosse

Laconia Airport Authority holds first meeting with new mayor serving as chairman. Newly elected Laconia Mayor Mike Bordes assumed the chairmanship at the January 15 meeting, welcoming new members Dan Caron and Bob Cameron; the board unanimously approved prior minutes. Two major airport projects

Laconia Putnam Fund board votes to provide $5,000 sponsorship for downtown concert series. The five-member board unanimously backed the contribution as Primary Sponsor for Concerts on Canal at its January 13 meeting. Linda Peary moved the sponsorship motion, seconded by Janet Brough, with Dan

Trust funds post 12.4 percent return as equity markets surge and Fed cuts rates. The Trustees of the Trust Fund reviewed 2025 portfolio performance, with combined assets returning 12.4 percent net of fees, exceeding long-term historical averages. The portfolio gained 1.9 percent in Q4, driven by a

Laconia Airport Authority unanimously appoints Caron and Cameron to board vacancies. The Airport Appointive Agency approved Daniel Caron of Gilford and Robert Cameron of Laconia to the Laconia Airport Authority, filling two positions created by recent resignations. Airport Manager Marv Everson