Posts by Michael Mortensen/ Laconia Daily Sun
Four proposals for redeveloping the former Laconia State School complex have made the cut and are now finalists in a continuing process of selecting a buyer for the 225-acre property.
Limitations on the capacity of Weirs Beach has caused other area beaches to become overcrowded, creating headaches for some residents, prompting complaints to public officials and triggering a decision to more than double the attendance cap at Weirs Beach.
Motorcycle Week will go on as planned in August, but it will look a lot different, following a decision by the City Council.
The five-member commission voted unanimously June 15 to set the limit, which is less than 20 percent of the beach’s rated capacity of 2,200 people.