Laconia meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes
Plain-English weekly recaps written from official meeting records. 7 weeks available.
Weeks
- week of 2026-08-24 — Julia Nye appointed to Laconia City Council; Zoning Board approves short-term lodging
- week of 2026-08-17 — Laconia Heritage Commission approves three demolition permits; City Council to fill Ward 5 seat
- week of 2026-08-03 — Library trustees approve $140,476.92 endowment budget; zoning board grants workforce housing height waiver
- week of 2026-07-20 — Laconia Planning Board denies subdivision waiver, elects Doreen Richards as chair
- week of 2026-07-13 — Laconia licensing board approves 70 Motorcycle Week vendors; Planning Board set to review subdivisions and RV campground
- week of 2026-07-06 — Laconia boards approve Motorcycle Week vendors, car show, and library decorations
- week of 2026-06-29 — Licensing Board Approves 70 Motorcycle Week Vendors, TIF Panel Seeks $35k Park Fund Shift
Week of 2026-08-24
Julia Nye appointed to Laconia City Council; Zoning Board approves short-term lodging
The Laconia City Council on Aug. 17 appointed Julia Nye, a retired attorney, to fill the Ward 5 vacancy, voting 5-0. Nye will serve until Jan. 1, 2028. The council also scheduled a public hearing for Sept. 14 on a $10,000 donation from the Rotary Club for irrigation upgrades at Rotary Park and approved a building permit for 79 Eastman Shore Road South with conditions.
City Council
The council voted 5-0 to appoint Nye after interviewing four candidates. The council also voted 4-0 to schedule the Rotary hearing for Sept. 14. The building permit for 79 Eastman Shore Road South was approved 5-0 with conditions. The council accepted the July 27 meeting minutes 4-0.
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Zoning Board approved a special exception for short-term lodging at 86 Chapin Terrace, voting 4-1 with one abstention. The approval is subject to conditions including no pets and a fire permit. The board also approved a variance for short-term lodging at 39 Gale Avenue, reversing an earlier denial, 5-0. It granted variances for two dwelling units at 85-87 Garfield Street and for camper storage at 166 Gilford Avenue, both 5-0. A variance request for 16 units at 5 Hilliard Road was denied 5-0. The board continued a rehearing motion for 238 White Oaks Road to Sept. 21.
Heritage Commission
The Heritage Commission approved three demolition permits: 208 Paugus Park Road, 33 White Oaks Road, and 19 Kingsley Avenue/30 Weeks Street. The first two were unanimous; the Kingsley permit passed 3-0 with Chair Marjory Wilkinson abstaining. The commission also accepted the June 10 minutes with a correction.
Putnam Fund
The Laconia Putnam Fund approved a $576 payment to Northeast Communications for advertising and a $4,000 deposit for Wish We Were Floyd. The treasurer's report showed total funds of $97,189.71, with about $26,000 in outstanding invoices. The board accepted the June minutes and treasurer's report.
Technical Review Committee
The Technical Review Committee approved the minor site plan for 43 Washington Street, allowing demolition of a convent building and construction of a smaller addition with accessible restrooms and storage. The approval includes conditions such as sewer service abandonment and ADA compliance. The committee granted a drainage analysis waiver and continued several planning board applications for further review.
Other decisions
The Board of Assessors reviewed the Dieker Susan & Roger Revocable Trust abatement case, but made no decision. The Parks and Recreation Commission cancelled its Aug. 17 meeting; the next meeting is Sept. 21.
Coming up
The City Council meets Aug. 24 to consider a resolution authorizing up to $112,000 from the Capital Reserve Fund for two boilers at the Huot facility, and a resolution accepting an $86,500 Homeland Security grant for pole cameras for the Laconia Police Department. The council will also discuss short-term rental regulations and the transition of the Winnipesaukee River Basin Program.
The Downtown TIF Advisory Board meets Aug. 26 to review minutes from June 24. The Master Plan Steering Committee meets Aug. 27 to review draft reports on natural resources and parks, and to discuss the Future Land Use Map. The Licensing Board meets Sept. 2 to review event permits, including a carnival at Weirs Drive-In, an art gallery event, and the Belknap Mill Society's Annual Sock Hop.
Week of 2026-08-17
Laconia Heritage Commission approves three demolition permits; City Council to fill Ward 5 seat
The Laconia Heritage Commission approved three demolition permits this week, while the Licensing Board and Special Events Review Committee also took action. The Conservation Commission met but took no votes, and the Putnam Fund approved payments. Several city boards attended a training session on the state's Right-to-Know law.
Heritage Commission approves demolition permits
The commission approved demolition permits for 208 Paugus Park Road and 33 White Oaks Road unanimously, and for 19 Kingsley Avenue/30 Weeks Street by a 3-0 vote with Chair Marjory Wilkinson abstaining. The board also accepted the June 10 meeting minutes with a correction.
Licensing Board approves vendor and raffle licenses
The Licensing Board unanimously approved two 4th of July vendors, itinerant vendor licenses for Cup of Ambition, LLC and Winnipesaukee Ice Out LLC, and a raffle license for Lakes Region Board of Realtors, Inc.
Special Events Review Committee approves events, continues motorcycle week parking
The committee unanimously approved the Annual Sock Hop at 25 Beacon Street East and the Summer Carnival at 76 Endicott Street North, both with conditions including obtaining an event license. It continued the Laconia Motorcycle Week parking application for 120 Endicott Street North to September 2, 2026, requiring updated site plans and documentation. The committee also accepted the 2026 Laconia Motorcycle Week After Action Report as official.
Conservation Commission holds discussion-only meeting
The Conservation Commission met Aug. 5 but took no formal votes. It did not approve the July 1 minutes due to an incorrect document, and discussed the master plan's natural resources section, potential conservation focus areas, and a joint conservation workshop with neighboring towns.
Putnam Fund approves payments
The Laconia Putnam Fund approved a $576 payment to Northeast Communications for advertising and a $4,000 deposit for Wish We Were Floyd. The board accepted the treasurer's report showing total funds of $97,189.71, with about $26,000 in outstanding invoices.
Training sessions for city boards
On Aug. 10, the City Council and numerous boards and commissions attended a mandatory RSA 91-A training session on New Hampshire's Right-to-Know law at the Belknap Mill. No decisions were made.
Coming up
The City Council meets Aug. 17 to interview four Ward 5 candidates — Sean Sullivan, Julia Nye, Brett Beliveau, and Mark Roy — and elect a new councilor. The Zoning Board of Adjustment will rehear two short-term lodging cases (86 Chapin Terrace and 39 Gale Avenue) and consider three new variance requests, including increased density at 85-87 Garfield Street and 5 Hilliard Road, and camper storage at 166 Gilford Avenue. The Water Commission will discuss contamination at 1467 Lakeshore Road, the Briarcrest Pumping Station, and the 2028-2033 Capital Improvement Program. The Conservation Commission will review four conditional use permits, including projects at 1206 Old North Main Street and 59 Doe Ave. The Parks and Recreation Commission meeting is cancelled; the next is Sept. 21. The Police Commission meets Aug. 19 for routine reports and accreditation updates.
Week of 2026-08-03
Library trustees approve $140,476.92 endowment budget; zoning board grants workforce housing height waiver
The Laconia Board of Library Trustees approved a FY27 Endowment Budget expenditure limit of $140,476.92, the largest dollar decision among recent city board actions. The unanimous vote came at the board's July 23 meeting, where trustees also accepted a framed Donna Manning numbered print donation and decided to use wood rather than PVC for tower window repairs.
Zoning Board grants height waiver for 244 Province St
The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved an equitable waiver for a height violation at 244 Province St, where three apartment buildings had exceeded height limits. The vote was 4-0. The board also continued application ZB2026-071 at 86 Chapin Tr to August 17, 2026 (4-0) and accepted June 16 draft minutes unanimously.
Weirs TIF board recommends phased bandstand project
The Weirs TIF Advisory Board unanimously recommended advancing a boardwalk bandstand project with a total cost not to exceed approximately $100,000. The recommendation covers a stamped engineering plan, structural analysis, and construction. The board also discussed alternatives to beach wave baffles to address sand migration and shoreline erosion, and approved May 20, 2026 minutes unanimously.
City Council Appointments Subcommittee forwards four names
The Appointments Subcommittee recommended four individuals for city boards on July 20. David Wunsch was recommended for the Water Commission, three-year term (2-1). Mitch Hamel was recommended for reappointment to the Parks and Recreation Commission, three-year term (3-0). Jane Whitehead was recommended for reappointment to the Heritage Commission, three-year term (3-0). Archie Keltz was recommended for the Laconia Human Relations Committee, one-year term (2-1). The subcommittee also approved July 9 minutes (3-0).
Parks & Recreation Commission approves facility requests
The commission approved eight facility use requests, all by unanimous vote, covering community events and Laconia High School athletic practices. Approved uses included the Belknap Mill-Rotary Park Gazebo for family events, Opechee Point beach for Lakes Region Vineyard Church, Leavitt Park picnic area for New Horizons Musical Org, Opechee Smith track for the Laconia Police Department, and Bobotas field, Leavitt Park Athletic Field, Opechee Smith Field, and Robbie Mills Sports complex for Laconia High School practices. The commission adopted a new agenda format and cancelled its August meeting.
Technical Review Committee reviews residential applications
The committee reviewed three Planning Board applications but recorded no final votes. PB2026-059 at 205 Wentworth Cove Rd is for a single-family home and garage. PB2026-062 at 59 Doe Ave is for a 40-unit residential site. PB2026-060 at 24 McGrath St was deferred to the August 18 meeting due to applicant absence.
Board of Assessors schedules inspection
The Board of Assessors held a public hearing on the assessment of 738 Weirs Blvd #40 and instructed staff to schedule an inspection to verify listing data. The board signed abatement slips, a Timber warrant, and land use change tax warrants for multiple properties.
Master Plan committee enters 'Create' phase
The Master Plan Steering Committee reviewed a draft vision statement and a citywide zoning nonconformity analysis, discussing land use strategies for Downtown Laconia, Weirs Beach, and the White Oaks and Parade Road corridors. No formal action was taken on the vision or land use strategies. The committee requested additional mapping for Natural Resources and Recreation reports and launched a targeted online survey for youth outreach.
Coming up
- **Aug. 3 — Water Commission:** Review July minutes, June financials, Briarcrest Pumping Station, and 1467 Lakeshore Road contamination.
- **Aug. 4 — Planning Board:** Public hearings on five applications, including a 40-unit multifamily project at 59 Doe Avenue and a five-lot subdivision at 1206 Old North Main Street.
- **Aug. 5 — Conservation Commission:** Review of draft urban agriculture ordinance language and Natural Resources Existing Conditions Report.
- **Aug. 5 — Special Events Review Committee:** Three event applications and the Laconia Motorcycle Week 2026 after-action report.
- **Aug. 10 — RSA 91-A Training:** Joint Right-to-Know law training for the City Council and all city boards and commissions, 5:00–7:00 PM at Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St. East. No decisions scheduled.
- **Aug. 12 — Heritage Commission:** Public hearing on a demolition permit application for 208 Paugus Park Road.
Week of 2026-07-20
Laconia Planning Board denies subdivision waiver, elects Doreen Richards as chair
The Laconia Planning Board made the most consequential decisions of the past two weeks, denying a sidewalk waiver for a proposed five-lot subdivision at 1206 Old North Main Street and electing Doreen Richards as its new chair. The board also continued several major development applications to August 4.
Planning Board: Officers, Rules, and Land-Use Votes
At its July 7 meeting, the Planning Board elected Doreen Richards as Chair (5-4), Dave Ouellette as Vice Chair (8-1), and Gary Dionne as Secretary (8-1). The board approved updated Rules and Procedures unanimously.
On land-use matters, the board denied a sidewalk waiver for the 1206 Old North Main Street subdivision (7-1) but continued the subdivision application itself to August 4 (8-0). The board denied the Endicott Street North watercraft storage application without prejudice (unanimous) and denied site plan checklist waivers for the 371 White Oaks Road RV campground (8-0), though it granted a sidewalk waiver for that project (7-1) and continued it to August 4 (unanimous). The Belmont Road commercial building application and the 35–71 Winnisquam Avenue boathouse and dock layout amendments were also continued to August 4 (both 8-0). The board approved the 57 Blueberry Lane site plan amendment (8-0) and accepted June 2 meeting minutes (7-1).
Water Commission Approves Finances
The Water Commission on July 6 approved the June 15 meeting minutes and the July 6 Accounts Payable and Financial statement, both unanimously. Discussions covered water main paybacks, service restoration costs, and upcoming water main replacements.
City Council Appointments Subcommittee
On July 9, the Appointments Subcommittee approved June 9 minutes (2-0) and recommended Beth Newton for a one-year term as an alternate member of the Library Board of Trustees (2-0).
Trustees of the Trust Fund
The Trustees of the Trust Fund held a brief July 13 meeting, approving June 8 minutes and adjourning (3-0). No other substantive actions were taken.
Meetings With No Published Decisions
Several boards met or are scheduled to meet with only agendas available, meaning no official decisions have been recorded yet:
- **Heritage Commission** (July 8): Routine agenda including draft minutes, a City Council Liaison report, and a Planning Board update.
- **City Council** (July 13): Public hearings scheduled on Resolution 2026-09 to accept an $11,756.00 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant and on the Belknap House Sewer Line Replacement Project. The agenda also lists Temporary Traffic Order 2026-10 for the White & Brew Fest Antique/Classic Car Show, a Colonial Road building permit request, and an Appointments Subcommittee recommendation.
- **Conservation Commission** (July 15): Review of Belmont Road site plans and drainage report (PB2026-053) and draft urban agriculture ordinance language.
- **Laconia Airport Authority** (July 16): Agenda includes approving June 18 minutes, a public input session, finance review, and updates on the perimeter fence and airfield remarking AIP projects.
Coming Up
- **Zoning Board of Adjustment** — July 20: Public hearings on five variance requests and an equitable waiver, including a request to waive the 35-foot height limit for a 47-foot-9-inch structure at 244 Province St.
- **City Council Appointments Subcommittee** — July 20: Interviews for candidates seeking seats on the Water Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Heritage Commission, Human Relations Committee, and Colonial Theatre Advisory Board.
- **Water Commission** — July 20: Discussion of contamination at 1467 Lakeshore Road, the Gilman St water main break, and lead service line inventory.
- **Technical Review Committee** — July 21: Review of a wetland buffer encroachment at 205 Wentworth Cove Rd. and residential site plans at 24 McGrath St. and 59 Doe Ave.
- **Downtown TIF Advisory Board** — July 22: Procedural meeting to accept June 24 minutes.
Week of 2026-07-13
Laconia licensing board approves 70 Motorcycle Week vendors; Planning Board set to review subdivisions and RV campground
The Laconia Licensing Board approved licenses for 70 Motorcycle Week vendors, four 4th of July vendors, and the Weirs Beach Bash event, all by unanimous vote, at its July 1 meeting. The approvals clear the way for seasonal events and vendor activity across the city.
Licensing Board — July 1
All motions passed unanimously. The board approved:
- Entertainment and outdoor loudspeaker for Mystic Meadows.
- 70 Motorcycle Week vendors.
- 4th of July vendors: Brad's Concessions, NH Mini Donuts, Brick House Grill, and two Hibbert Enterprises vendors.
- Weirs Beach Bash event.
- Itinerant vendor Backyard Butchers, contingent on property owner permission.
- Raffle license for Opechee Garden Club.
- Refund or fee rollover for Biker Nation due to an accident.
Special Events Review Committee — July 1
The committee unanimously approved application SE2026-044 for the annual car show at 609 Main St, scheduled for August 14, 2026. Approval came with conditions requiring coordination with the Department of Public Works, Police, and the City Manager's Office, along with a revised traffic plan. The committee also accepted the June 3 draft minutes as presented and began collecting feedback for the Bike Week after-action report.
City Council Appointments Subcommittee — July 9
The subcommittee voted 2-0 to recommend Beth Newton for a one-year term as an alternate member of the Library Board of Trustees. The subcommittee also approved its June 9, 2026 minutes, 2-0. The recommendation now goes to the full City Council.
Conservation Commission — July 1
The commission approved the minutes from its June 17, 2026 meeting with one correction, by unanimous vote. Members discussed the Natural Resource Inventory (NRI) and its role in the upcoming master plan, as well as zoning and conservation priorities. No other formal votes or decisions were recorded.
Joint Land Use Boards Information Session — June 30
Six city land use boards — the Historic District Commission, Heritage Commission, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Conservation Commission, and Master Plan Steering Committee — held a joint public information session at the Laconia Public Library. No formal decisions or votes were scheduled. The City Council also hosted a separate public information forum on the concept of Neighborhood Heritage Districts from 6:30–7:45 PM at the Laconia Public Library Auditorium. Minutes for these sessions have not yet been published.
Planning Board — July 7 (agenda only)
The Planning Board is scheduled to review several development applications. Minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet confirmed. Agenda items include:
- Subdivision of 1206 Old North Main Street into five lots and an internal road.
- Commercial site plan for a 16-site RV campground at 371 White Oaks Road.
- Commercial site plan for a 1,600-square-foot building on Belmont Road.
- Watercraft storage site plan on Endicott Street North.
- Amendment to the commercial site plan for boathouses and docks at 35–71 Winnisquam Avenue.
- Building permit review for Colonial Road (170-314-17.4).
Water Commission — July 6 (agenda only)
The Water Commission agenda included approval of June 15 minutes and the financial statement, discussion of the Briarcrest Pumping Station, review of contamination at 1467 Lakeshore Road, consideration of the CIP 2028–2033, and cybersecurity and physical security measures. Minutes have not yet been published.
Coming up
- **July 13 — Trustees of the Trust Funds:** Review of investments with Citizens Bank, scholarship recipients, Cemetery Funds, NHPDIP accounts, and the Putnam Fund.
- **July 13 — City Council:** Public hearings on Resolution 2026-09 to accept an $11,756.00 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant and on the Belknap House Sewer Line Replacement Project. Also on the agenda: Temporary Traffic Order 2026-10 for the White & Brew Fest Antique/Classic Car Show, a Colonial Road building permit request, and the Appointments Subcommittee's recommendation for City Boards and Commissions.
- **July 15 — Conservation Commission:** Review of Belmont Road site plans and drainage report (PB2026-053), plus discussion of draft ordinance language on urban agriculture.
- **July 20 — Zoning Board of Adjustment:** Public hearings and possible votes on five variance requests, including an equitable waiver for a building at 244 Province St that stands 47 ft 9 in against a 35-ft height limit, and a lot frontage variance at 238 White Oaks Rd to reduce the requirement from 250 ft to 200 ft for two lots.
Week of 2026-07-06
Laconia boards approve Motorcycle Week vendors, car show, and library decorations
The Laconia Licensing Board approved 70 Motorcycle Week vendors and a slate of event and vendor licenses July 1, the most wide-reaching decision in a busy two weeks of city meetings.
Licensing Board approves event and vendor licenses
All motions were unanimous. The board approved entertainment and outdoor loudspeaker permits for Mystic Meadows, 70 Motorcycle Week vendors, four 4th of July vendors (Brad's Concessions, NH Mini Donuts, Brick House Grill, and two Hibbert Enterprises), the Weirs Beach Bash event, and a raffle license for Opechee Garden Club. The board approved itinerant vendor Backyard Butchers contingent on property owner permission, and approved a refund or fee rollover for Biker Nation due to an accident.
Special Events Committee approves downtown car show
The Special Events Review Committee unanimously approved application SE2026-044 for the annual car show at 609 Main St, scheduled for August 14, 2026. Approval came with a revised traffic plan and conditions requiring coordination with DPW, Police, and the City Manager's Office. The committee also accepted June 3 draft minutes and began collecting feedback for the Bike Week after-action report.
Library trustees approve $7,400 for Semiquincentennial decorations
The Laconia Public Library Board of Trustees unanimously approved spending up to $7,400 from the General Fund to decorate the Gale Memorial Library for the Semiquincentennial Celebration. The board also unanimously approved a $350 fee for a portrait restoration evaluation, accepted financial reports through May 31, 2026, and scheduled a Policy Committee meeting. A short-term rental ordinance discussion was tabled.
Downtown TIF Board seeks $35,000 transfer to Stewart Park
The Downtown TIF Advisory Board reached consensus to ask the City Manager and City Council to redirect the approved $35,000 landscaping budget from Rotary Park to Stewart Park for immediate seasonal work. The board also discussed a downtown mural beautification proposal with general board support, reviewed a leaking roof at a downtown storage building behind St. Joseph's Church, and noted a goal to issue an RFP for Rotary Park lighting by August 1 pending coordination.
Airport Authority nominates John Leahy
The Airport Appointive Agency interviewed two candidates for an at-large seat on the Laconia Airport Authority and voted 9-0 to nominate John Leahy, forwarding his name to the full Authority. The agency also approved minutes of January 12, 2026 (9-0).
City Council approves minutes, holds public hearings
The City Council approved minutes from four previous meetings — June 8 Regular (6-0), May 26 Budget (6-0), June 1 Budget (6-0), and June 8 Budget (6-0). Public hearings were held on school drainage funding, the FY2027 budget, year-end carryforwards, and emergency lane designations, though no final votes on those resolutions were recorded in this segment.
Community service award timeline set
The Robert A. Hamel Community Service Recognition Award committee agreed to request public nominations for the 2026 award, with advertising starting August 1 and nominations due August 31. The committee discussed presenting the award at the Laconia Pumpkin Festival and scheduled a follow-up meeting for early August.
Land use boards hold joint information session
On June 30, six city land use boards — Historic District Commission, Heritage Commission, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Conservation Commission, and Master Plan Steering Committee — gathered for a joint public information session at the Laconia Public Library. No formal decisions or votes were scheduled. The City Council also hosted a public forum on Neighborhood Heritage Districts from 6:30–7:45 PM at the library auditorium; no votes were taken.
Coming up
- **July 6 — Water Commission:** Minutes and accounts payable, plus discussion of the Briarcrest Pumping Station, contamination at 1467 Lakeshore Road, the CIP 2028–2033, and cybersecurity measures.
- **July 7 — Planning Board:** Reviews of a five-lot subdivision at 1206 Old North Main Street, a 16-site RV campground at 371 White Oaks Road, a 1,600-square-foot commercial building on Belmont Road, watercraft storage on Endicott Street North, and boathouse and dock amendments at 35–71 Winnisquam Avenue.
- **July 20 — Zoning Board of Adjustment:** Public hearings on five variance requests and an equitable waiver, including a request to waive the 35-foot height limit for a 47-foot-9-inch building at 244 Province St.
Week of 2026-06-29
Licensing Board Approves 70 Motorcycle Week Vendors, TIF Panel Seeks $35k Park Fund Shift
The Licensing Board yesterday unanimously approved 70 vendors for Motorcycle Week, alongside multiple other event licenses and permits. Separately, the Downtown TIF Advisory Board agreed to ask the City Council to transfer $35,000 in landscaping money from Rotary Park to Stewart Park, while library trustees authorized up to $7,400 for semiquincentennial decorations.
Licensing and special events
The Licensing Board approved the following unanimously: 70 Motorcycle Week vendors; Fourth of July vendors Brad’s Concessions, NH Mini Donuts, Brick House Grill, and two Hibbert Enterprises operations; the Weirs Beach Bash event; an itinerant vendor license for Backyard Butchers, contingent on property-owner permission; a raffle license for the Opechee Garden Club; and a refund or fee rollover for Biker Nation. The board also approved entertainment and outdoor loudspeaker use for Mystic Meadows.
The Special Events Review Committee unanimously approved application SE2026-044 for a downtown car show at 609 Main St. on Aug. 14, subject to a revised traffic plan and coordination with Public Works, police, and the city manager’s office. The committee accepted minutes from its June 3 meeting and began gathering feedback for the Bike Week after-action report.
Parks and public spaces
The Downtown TIF Advisory Board reached consensus to request that the City Council redirect the $35,000 previously approved for Rotary Park landscaping to Stewart Park, so seasonal work can begin immediately. The board also voiced general support for a downtown mural beautification proposal, discussed a leaking roof at a storage building behind St. Joseph Church, and set a goal of issuing an RFP for Rotary Park lighting by Aug. 1.
The Board of Library Trustees unanimously approved up to $7,400 from the General Fund to decorate Gale Memorial Library for the Semiquincentennial Celebration. The board also approved a $350 portrait restoration evaluation fee, accepted secretary’s and treasurer’s reports, and approved May 21 minutes. A short-term rental ordinance discussion was tabled.
Appointments and awards
The Airport Appointive Agency interviewed two candidates and voted 9–0 to nominate John Leahy for an at‑large seat on the Laconia Airport Authority. His name will be forwarded to the full Authority.
The Robert A. Hamel Community Service Award committee agreed to seek public nominations, with advertising starting Aug. 1 and a deadline of Aug. 31. The award is expected to be presented at the Laconia Pumpkin Festival, and the committee will meet again in early August.
Master Plan and land-use boards
The Master Plan Steering Committee met June 25 to review the draft Laconia Master Plan outreach report and discuss land-use analysis. On June 30, several land-use boards — including the Historic District Commission, Heritage Commission, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Conservation Commission, and the Master Plan committee — held a joint public information session at the library to answer residents’ questions; no votes were taken.
The Conservation Commission was scheduled July 1 to review site plans and a drainage report for PB2026-053 on Belmont Road, discuss a revised Natural Resource Inventory, and receive updates on the Master Plan process.
Coming up
The Water Commission meets July 6 to discuss the Briarcrest Pumping Station, contamination at 1467 Lakeshore Road, the 2028–2033 capital improvement plan, and cybersecurity measures. The Planning Board meets July 7 to consider a 5-lot subdivision at 1206 Old North Main Street, a watercraft storage site plan on Endicott Street North, a 16‑site RV campground at 371 White Oaks Road, a 1,600‑square‑foot commercial building on Belmont Road, and boathouse/dock layout amendments at 35–71 Winnisquam Avenue.
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