Laconia

Water Commission

The Laconia Water Commission will approve minutes and accounts payable, then discuss various water system operations including staffing, contamination, and cybersecurity.

• Approval of June 15 minutes and financial statement
• Discussion of Briarcrest Pumping Station
• Review of 1467 Lakeshore Road contamination
• Consideration of CIP 2028-2033
• Cybersecurity and physical security measures

Planning Board

The board will consider multiple development applications including a residential subdivision, an RV campground, and watercraft storage. They will also review amendments to previously approved projects on Winnisquam Avenue and Blueberry Lane.

• Subdivision of 1206 Old North Main Street into five lots
• Watercraft storage site plan on Endicott Street North
• 16-site RV campground at 371 White Oaks Road
• 1,600-square-foot commercial building on Belmont Road
• Boathouse and dock layout amendments at 35–71 Winnisquam Avenue

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board will hold public hearings and possibly vote on five variance requests and an equitable waiver. The most notable item is a request to waive the 35-ft height limit for a structure built to 47 ft 9 in at 244 Province St. Other requests involve lot frontage and setback variances.

• Equitable waiver for building height at 244 Province St (47 ft 9 in vs 35 ft allowed)
• Variance for lot frontage at 238 White Oaks Rd (reduce from 250 ft to 200 ft for two lots)
• Variance to extend deck into side setback at 95 S. Main St
• Variance for residential addition in side setback at 47 Pine Notch Circle
• Variance to extend deck into side setback at 9 Algonquin Dr. Unit 103

City Council

This meeting is a training session on RSA 91-A, New Hampshire's Right-to-Know law. No voting or public hearings are scheduled. The session is procedural only.

Board of Assessors

This is a notice of a training session on the New Hampshire Right-to-Know Law (RSA 91-A) for city council and board members, not a decision-making meeting. No substantive business will be conducted.

Historic District Commission

This meeting is a training session on RSA 91-A (Right-to-Know law) for the Laconia City Council and all city boards and commissions. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

Human Relations Committee

This is a procedural training session on New Hampshire's RSA 91-A (Right-to-Know) law. No substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled.

Laconia Putnam Fund

This meeting is solely for RSA 91-A (Right-to-Know law) training for the Laconia City Council and all city boards and commissions. No decisions or substantive discussions are scheduled.

Trustees of the Trust Fund

This is a training session on RSA 91-A (New Hampshire's Right-to-Know law) for the Laconia City Council and all city boards and commissions. No decisions or discussions of specific items are scheduled.

Special Events Review Committee

The Special Events Technical Review Committee will hold a public hearing to consider a permit for an annual classic car show. The committee will evaluate the event's impact on local traffic and coordination with other simultaneous events.

• Application SE2026-044 for a classic car show on 8/14/2026 from 4PM to 8PM
• Proposed event location: Main St and Pleasant Street parking lot
• Coordination with Canal St. Block Party occurring on the same day

The committee unanimously approved application SE2026-044 for the annual car show at 609 Main St, to be held August 14, 2026, with a revised traffic plan and conditions including coordination with DPW, Police, and City Manager's Office. The committee also accepted the previous meeting's minutes and began collecting feedback for the Bike Week after-action report.

• Approved car show application SE2026-044 with conditions (unanimous)
• Accepted June 3 draft minutes as presented

Licensing Board

The board is reviewing several temporary event and vendor applications. They will also formally acknowledge administrative approvals for entertainment and loudspeaker permits.

• Car show at 70 Endicott St N (August 15-16) by Weirs Beach Bash LLC
• Vendor permit for Backyard Butchers (July 1-31)
• Raffle permit for Opechee Garden Club (drawing July 11)
• Administrative approval for 70 Motorcycle Week vendors
• Entertainment and loudspeaker permits for Mystic Meadows

All motions were unanimous. The board approved entertainment and outdoor loudspeaker for Mystic Meadows, 70 Motorcycle Week vendors, four 4th of July vendors, Weirs Beach Bash event, itinerant vendor Backyard Butchers (contingent on property owner permission), a raffle license for Opechee Garden Club, and a refund or rollover for Biker Nation due to an accident.

• Approved entertainment & outdoor loudspeaker for Mystic Meadows (unanimous)
• Approved 70 Motorcycle Week vendors (unanimous)
• Approved 4th of July vendors: Brad's Concessions, NH Mini Donuts, Brick House Grill, and two Hibbert Enterprises (unanimous)
• Approved Weirs Beach Bash event (unanimous)
• Approved itinerant vendor Backyard Butchers contingent on property owner permission (unanimous)
• Approved raffle license for Opechee Garden Club (unanimous)
• Approved refund or fee rollover for Biker Nation (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review drainage and site plans for a project on Belmont Road. The body will also discuss the Natural Resource Inventory (NRI) and updates regarding the Master Plan Steering Committee.

• Review of site plans and drainage report for PB2026-053 Belmont Road
• Discussion of revised Natural Resource Inventory (NRI)
• Update on Master Plan Steering Committee meeting from 6/25/26
• Status update on iNaturalist
• Report on Heritage Neighborhood meeting

Zoning Board of Adjustment

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate for a joint public information session. Six Laconia land use boards will gather to provide general updates and answer public questions. No specific votes, rezonings, or contracts will be discussed.

Planning Board

This is a joint public information session involving multiple city land use boards. The meeting serves as an informational gathering rather than a formal decision-making session.

Master Plan Steering Committee

This is a public information session involving several city land use boards. The meeting serves as an informational gathering rather than a formal decision-making body session.

• Public information session at Laconia Public Library

Historic District Commission

This is a notice of a public information session where a quorum of several city land use boards (Historic District Commission, Heritage Commission, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Conservation Commission, Master Plan Steering Committee) may be present. No specific decisions or agenda items are listed; the session appears to be procedural and informational.

• Public information session on land use topics

Heritage Commission

The city's various land use boards, including the Heritage Commission and Planning Board, are holding a joint public information session. This is a collaborative meeting for residents to receive information from multiple regulatory bodies at once.

• Joint session of Historic District Commission, Heritage Commission, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Conservation Commission, and Master Plan Steering Committee

Conservation Commission

This is a procedural public information session where multiple city land use boards will be present to answer questions from residents. No formal decisions or agenda items are scheduled.

• Public information session
• Historic District Commission
• Heritage Commission
• Planning Board
• Zoning Board of Adjustment

City Council

The City Council is hosting a public information forum to discuss the concept of Neighborhood Heritage Districts. No formal decisions or votes will be made; this is purely informational and for community input.

• Public forum on Neighborhood Heritage Districts from 6:30-7:45 PM at Laconia Public Library Auditorium

Master Plan Steering Committee

The Master Plan Steering Committee will review the findings from recent public forums and the outreach engagement report. The committee will also discuss next steps for land use analysis and implementation actions.

• Review of Draft Laconia Master Plan Outreach Report
• Discussion of land use analysis and visioning
• Planning for upcoming meetings with city department heads and land use boards

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will hold a nonpublic session for personnel matters, then receive reports on finances, investments, endowment, and building projects. They will consider an Investment Policy Statement as old business and discuss restoration of a Napoleon Gale portrait as new business.

• Nonpublic session for personnel
• Investment Policy Statement discussion
• Napoleon Gale portrait restoration
• Financial reports through May 31, 2026
• Storytime Room update

The Laconia Public Library Board of Trustees approved spending up to $7,400 from the General Fund to decorate the Gale Memorial Library for the Semiquincentennial Celebration. Additionally, the board unanimously approved a $350 fee for a portrait restoration evaluation and accepted financial reports through May 31, 2026.

• Approved $350 portrait restoration evaluation fee (unanimous)
• Approved up to $7,400 for Semiquincentennial decorations (unanimous)
• Accepted Secretary’s report (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer’s report (unanimous)
• Accepted May 21, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled Policy Committee meeting
• Discussed window trim repair options
• Discussed short-term rental ordinance (tabled)

Robert Hamel Community Service Recognition Award

The Robert Hamel Community Service Recognition Award Committee will meet to discuss nominees and select a recipient for the 2026 award, as well as consider a gift for the recipient. The meeting includes routine procedural items such as approval of prior minutes.

• Discussion of nominees/recipient for the 2026 award
• Discussion of a gift for the recipient

The committee agreed to request public nominations for the Robert A. Hamel Community Service Award, with advertising starting in early August and nominations due by the end of August. They also discussed presenting the award at the Laconia Pumpkin Festival and scheduled a follow-up meeting for early August.

• Agreed to request public nominations for the 2026 award
• Set August 1 as start date for advertising and August 31 as deadline for nominations
• Scheduled next meeting for early August
• Discussed presenting award at Laconia Pumpkin Festival
• Assigned responsibilities for publicizing the award

Downtown TIF Advisory Board

The Downtown TIF Advisory Board agenda contains only routine procedural items: call to order, roll call, minutes approval, and adjournment. No new business, old business, or specific decisions are listed.

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 proposal for downtown murals and agreed to review the leaking roof of a downtown storage building.

• Requested City Council consider transferring $35k landscaping funds to Stewart Park (consensus)
• Discussed downtown mural beautification proposal with general board support
• Discussed leaking roof at downtown storage building behind St. Joseph's Church
• Noted goal to issue RFP for Rotary Park lighting by August 1 pending coordination

Laconia Airport Authority

The Laconia Airport Authority will meet to conduct interviews and make appointments to the board, approve previous meeting minutes, and discuss any other business.

• Interviews and appointments for board positions
• Approval of minutes from January 12, 2026

The Airport Appointive Agency interviewed two candidates for an at-large seat on the Laconia Airport Authority. They voted unanimously to nominate John Leahy and forward his name to the full Authority. Minutes from the previous meeting were also approved.

• Nominated John Leahy to Airport Authority at-large seat (9-0)
• Approved minutes of January 12, 2026 (9-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several resolutions, including the FY2027 budget ($65,000 for Elm Street School drainage), year-end carryforwards, and declaring Paugus and Prescott Avenues as emergency lanes. They will also consider accepting a $11,756 federal justice grant and discuss short-term rental regulations and a downtown parking garage.

• Public hearing and adoption of Resolution 2026-07 for FY2027 itemized appropriations
• Public hearing on using $65,000 in impact fees for Elm Street School bus loop drainage
• Public hearing to declare Paugus and Prescott Avenues emergency lanes until July 1, 2027
• New business: Accept $11,756 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
• Committee discussions on regulating short-term rentals and downtown parking garage

The City Council approved minutes from four previous meetings. Public hearings were held regarding school drainage funding, the FY2027 budget, year-end carryforwards, and emergency lane designations, though no final votes on these resolutions were recorded in this segment.

• Approved June 8 Regular Council Meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved May 26 Budget Meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved June 1 Budget Meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved June 8 Budget Meeting minutes (6-0)

Laconia Airport Authority

The Laconia Airport Authority will approve prior meeting minutes, hear public input, and review finances. The main focus is updates on two Airport Improvement Program projects: a perimeter fence and airfield remarking.

• Update on Perimeter Fence Project
• Update on Airfield Remarking Project

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will hold a public hearing on an assessment for Erica McKay (property 170-313-11) and consider multiple new business items including assessments for BMJ Realty, Brian Brown, Cook Custom Development, and others. A non-public session will discuss specific properties on Paugus Park Road and Union Avenue Holdings.

• Public hearing: Erica McKay assessment, property 170-313-11
• New business: BMJ Realty LLC (169-357-7)
• New business: Brian Brown (211-248-16.005)
• Non-public session: 246 & 250 Paugus Park Rd, Union Avenue Holdings LLC properties
• Review of abatement slips

The Laconia Board of Assessors denied a property tax abatement for Gilford Route 11 Realty Trust (assessed at $8.5M) because no rationale or evidence was provided. They also denied abatements for three other properties and granted abatements for BJM Realty LLC, Cook Custom Development LLC, and HBS Pine St. LLC after adjusting conditions and values. A public hearing on constitutional challenges to property taxes was held with no board action taken.

• Denied Gilford Route 11 Realty Trust abatement ($8,536,100) - no rationale
• Denied Brian Brown abatement ($930,100) - comparable unit fire damage
• Denied Susan & Roger Dieker Revocable Trust abatement ($648,600) - proportionate assessment
• Granted BJM Realty LLC abatement from $461,500 to $428,100 (unanimous)
• Granted Cook Custom Development LLC abatement from $1,932,500 to $1,905,700 (unanimous)
• Granted HBS Pine St. LLC abatement from $468,400 to $417,400 (unanimous)
• Denied Paramore Karen M. Revocable Trust abatement - no details in minutes
• Accepted previous meeting minutes

City Council

The Finance Committee of the Laconia City Council is meeting to discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and citizen comments. This is a subcommittee meeting focused on budget deliberations.

• Discussion of City Council FY27 Budget

Police Commission

The Laconia Police Commission will review monthly traffic and criminal investigative reports, budget updates, and CALEA accreditation progress. The meeting will also include a non-public session to discuss personnel or legal matters.

• Non-public session for personnel or legal matters (RSA 91-A:3)
• Monthly budget reports
• CALEA accreditation updates
• Highway Safety Enforcement Initiative report
• Monthly Traffic Report

The commission unanimously accepted the May 20, 2026 meeting minutes and later voted to enter non-public session under state law to discuss a personnel matter. No substantive policy decisions were made during the open portion of the meeting.

• Accepted May 20, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Entered non-public session for personnel discussion (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review draft meeting minutes and discuss composting, gardens along the WOW Trail, and projects at Opeechee Park. The meeting is primarily for staff updates and public comment.

• Review draft meeting minutes from June 3, 2026
• Discuss composting initiatives
• Review gardens on WOW Trail and at Opeechee Park
• Receive comments about NRI (Natural Resource Inventory)
• Staff updates and commissioner comments

The Commission conducted a detailed review of the draft 2026 Natural Resource Inventory, agreeing on revisions to the executive summary, recommendations, and numerous sections. No formal votes were taken on approvals or denials beyond accepting the previous meeting's minutes and adjourning. Members also discussed future assignments and outreach.

• Accepted June 3, 2026 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Agreed to compile NRI comments and coordinate revisions with staff and external reviewers
• Adjourned meeting at 7:51 PM (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and possible votes on multiple variance requests, including a proposal to build 13 duplexes in an RS zone at Governor's Crossing. Other items include variances for shipping containers at 398 White Oaks Rd, fences at 257 Pleasant St and 3114 Parade Rd, and a setback encroachment at 1034 Main St. A rehearing request for application ZB2026-038 at 604 Endicott St E is also on the agenda.

• Vote on variance for 13 duplexes at Governor's Crossing (Thistle Wy & Sterling Dr)
• Variance for two shipping containers (40 ft and 20 ft) at 398 White Oaks Rd
• Variance for 6 ft fence within 25 ft setback at 257 Pleasant St
• Variance for 6 ft privacy fence along 250 ft frontage at 3114 Parade Rd
• Rehearing of application ZB2026-038 at 604 Endicott St E

The board approved a variance for 13 duplex units at Governor's Crossing, replacing previously approved single-family lots. They also approved a variance for two storage containers at 398 White Oaks Road, conditioned on screening. A variance for a 6-foot fence at 257 Pleasant Street was granted with a DPW safety review.

• Approved duplex variance for Governor's Crossing (5-0)
• Approved storage container variance at 398 White Oaks Rd (5-0) with screening condition
• Approved fence height variance at 257 Pleasant St (5-0) with DPW safety review

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee is reviewing new planning board applications, including a major mixed-use development with 150 residential units and 5,520 SF of commercial space, a campground, a 1,600 SF building, and a lakefront restaurant/condo project. Minor site plan public hearings and possible votes are also scheduled.

• PB2026-055: 150 residential units and 5,520 SF commercial space at 1085 White Oaks Rd
• PB2026-051: Campground at 371 White Oaks Rd in RR1/RR2 zone
• PB2026-058: Lakefront restaurant, 4 townhomes, and 8 condos at 295-319 Court St
• PB2026-053: 1,600 SF building on Belmont Road / Route 106
• PB2026-056: ADA parking amendment at 57 Blueberry Lane

The Technical Review Committee reviewed six planning board applications for campgrounds, mixed-use development, and site plan amendments. No formal decisions were made; the committee provided comments and set deadlines for future Planning Board hearings. Previous meeting minutes were accepted as written.

• Accepted minutes from 5/19/2026

Water Commission

The commission will consider approving a new pay scale effective July 1, 2026. They will also discuss ongoing items including the Briarcrest Pumping Station, contamination at 1467 Lakeshore Road, lead service line inventory, and cybersecurity. A non-public session is planned for personnel and legal matters.

• Approve July 1, 2026 Pay Scale
• Briarcrest Pumping Station discussion
• 1467 Lakeshore Road contamination update
• Lead Service Line Inventory progress
• Cybersecurity and physical security review

The board unanimously approved carrying over $130K in unspent funds from the current budget to FY 2027 for pending projects. They also unanimously elected Steve Walsh as the new chairman, replacing outgoing chair Brian Wolf. A 2.69% COLA pay scale adjustment was reviewed and will be signed by the new chair. Other discussions included the Briarcrest pump station project, e-billing issues, and coordination with DPW on road work.

• Approved $130K fund carry-over to FY 2027 (unanimous)
• Elected Steve Walsh as chairman (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 3, 2026 meeting (Nate Guerette abstained)
• Approved Accounts Payable and financial statement (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission will review several applications for public space usage throughout the summer of 2026. These requests include community events, farmers markets, sports, and religious gatherings at local parks and beaches.

• Farmers market at Weirs Community Park parking lot
• Teen Cert Summer Camp at Tardif Park
• Run/walk event at Opechee Park Point
• Free concert at Weirs Community Park Amphitheater
• International Overdose Awareness Day vigil at Rotary Park

The commission approved 12 facility use requests, including a weekly farmers market at Weirs Community Park after a 3-2 vote broken by Chair Hamel. One request from Love INC was withdrawn at their request. Director reports highlighted upcoming summer programs, Pumpkin Fest planning, and facility improvements.

• Approved Teen CERT summer camp at Tardif Park (unanimous)
• Withdrew Love INC run/walk request at their request (unanimous)
• Approved weekly farmers market at Weirs Park, excluding Laconia Motorcycle Week (3-2, Hamel tie-breaker)
• Approved story walk at Weirs Community Park Trails (unanimous)
• Approved New Horizons free concert at Weirs Amphitheater (unanimous)
• Approved church baptism at Opechee Point Beach (unanimous)
• Approved International Overdose Awareness Day vigil at Rotary Park (unanimous)
• Approved Kids in the Park activities at Rotary Park (unanimous)

Heritage Commission

The Heritage Commission discussed neighborhood heritage districts as a preservation tool, focusing on White Oaks Road. No formal votes or approvals were taken. The commission noted an upcoming educational forum on June 30, 2026, and encouraged public outreach.

• Accepted April 8, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Laconia Putnam Fund

The board approved $5,000 in July and $6,250 at concert time for Classic Stones Live. They also approved $900 for historical society presentations and $450 for a 250th anniversary event. Advertising for Concerts on Canal was capped at $750. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $5,000 initial payment for Classic Stones Live concert (unanimous)
• Approved $6,250 final payment for Classic Stones Live concert (unanimous)
• Approved $900 for Laconia Historical Society presentations (unanimous)
• Approved $450 for historical society's 250th anniversary event (unanimous)
• Approved capping Concerts on Canal advertising at $750 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 12, 2026 (unanimous)
• Canceled July meeting (no formal vote recorded)

City Council

The Appointments Subcommittee elected Councilor Conant as chair and approved previous minutes. No appointments were made; the subcommittee only interviewed candidates for various boards and commissions.

• Elected Councilor Conant as Appointments Subcommittee Chair (3-0)
• Approved March 20, 2026 minutes (2-0-1)

Trustees of the Trust Fund

City Council

The City Council approved a Temporary Traffic Order (TTO) reserving parking spaces for two Belknap Mill events. It held first readings of two resolutions: one to use $65,000 in impact fees for drainage repairs at Elm Street School bus loop, and another for the FY27 budget; both were scheduled for public hearings on June 22. The minutes cut off during discussion of Resolution 2026-08 on year-end carryforwards, so no outcome is recorded for that item.

• Approved TTO 2026-09 to reserve parking for Belknap Mill events July 1 and August 7 (6-0)
• Moved first reading of Resolution 2026-06 (Elm Street School bus loop drainage) and set public hearing (6-0)
• Moved first reading of Resolution 2026-07 (FY27 budget) and set public hearing (6-0)
• Scheduled a Finance Committee meeting to discuss the FY27 budget
• Approved minutes of May 26, 2026 regular meeting (6-0)
• Approved minutes of May 18, 2026 budget presentation meeting (6-0)

City Council

The Laconia City Council held a budget meeting to review proposed FY27 budgets from the Police Department and Codes Department. The police presentation included a request for a new civilian crime analyst position and updates on the PET program and CALEA accreditation. The codes presentation highlighted electronic permitting and level funding. No votes or formal decisions were made at this meeting.