Author: Adam Drapcho-The Laconia Daily Sun

Laconia Village proposal gets final technical review

The journey from concept to completion will be long and complicated for the team envisioning the largest real estate development in recent city history, so the passing of a major milestone on Tuesday morning was a moment to mark. The moment came at a meeting of the city’s Technical Review Committee, a board with representatives from all relevant city departments which reviews development proposals before they go before the planning board. Pillsbury Realty Development LLC appeared before the TRC on Tuesday morning for a third and final review of the master plan for the development they call “Laconia Village,” which seeks to build a community on the site of the former Laconia State School.

Trade war may change makeup of summer visitors

Even in a typical year, tourism businesses in northern New England have to deal with forces both unpredictable and out of their control, such as the price of gasoline and whether the sun will shine on the weekends.

Engineers recommend 3 options to alleviate Elm Street school traffic to Laconia city council, school board

Two of the possible solutions would be to construct a new road for parents to use to pick up their children, and a third would carve out a dedicated turning lane on Elm Street

With gift of six acres, Home Possible Project is back in action

First United Methodist Church in Gilford has gifted land behind its location to develop into a home-like facility for people with developmental disabilities

Laconia State School Charlie Arlinghouse

5 potential buyers submit offers for State School property

Charlie Arlinghaus told Gov. Sununu, Executive Council at meeting of offers to buy property, but it will take time to learn more

NH joins lawsuit seeking to split Live Nation, Ticketmaster

NH’s attorney general has signed on to a lawsuit alleging that Live Nation is engaging in illegal monopoly of live entertainment market

Keith Cormier sworn in as Belknap County Attorney

Cormier said he was “honored” the county delegation entrusted him with the position, and he was “excited” to fulfill the role

Belknap County attorney confirmed as Superior Court judge

Andrew Livernois, Belknap County Attorney since 2017, will soon be sworn in as Superior Court judge. The Executive Council voted on March 13 to confirm Livernois’ nomination.

Developer plans to bring ‘glamping’ to Weirs Boulevard

'Cottage colonies' proposal would include 37 glamping tents to stay up year-round on 30 acres

Parallel projects underway to address housing shortages in Laconia

Possible solutions to shortage may be set in stone, literally, in 2025

Incoming Laconia city planner says State School, staffing are top priorities

Robert Mora, who succeeds Kathy Menici as city planning director, 'extremely excited' for project's potential

Laconia developer wants to create domed athletic facility

Developer and owner of the Paugus Bay Pub to bring pickleball, turf field to top floor of downtown parking garage

Laconia’s real estate eclipses $4 billion mark

The city’s annual revaluation of properties is complete, and property owners who check the city’s website will likely find that their property is now assessed for more than it was last year. However, just because an individual property is now…

Attorney warns city opposition to Bay Street project could violate federal law

Project addresses a 'desperate need' for more housing despite pushback

Taylor Community doubles capacity with new facility in Wolfeboro

65,000 square-foot residential community development upgraded to meet residents' needs

Cantin Chevy acquired by Irwin Automotive Group

Laconia-based Cantin Chevrolet to be renamed Irwin Chevrolet

Laconia tech company eyes the vacuum of space

Rogue Space Systems’ ‘orbot’ has drawn interest from NASA and the Air Force

Another coronavirus headache: Supply chain disruption

Retailers, manufacturers rethinking where and how they get products, materials

Snowmobiles are the next pandemic toy

New Hampshire powersports dealers see a surge in customers as outdoor recreation boom continues

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Keene Housing expands solar energy efforts with new installations in Monadnock Region

The nonprofit and ReVision Energy expand renewable energy portfolio with new solar panels across five properties in the Monadnock Region

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NH residential real estate: ‘Still very much a seller’s market’

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