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  2. Your Government

    1. Agendas & Minutes
    2. ADA Accessibility
    3. Downtown Urban Study 2022
    4. Boards & Commissions
      1. Airport Authority
      2. Board of Assessors
      3. Board of Library Trustees
        Board of Library Trustees By-Laws
      4. Building Code Board of Appeals
      5. Capital Improvement Committee
      6. City Council
      7. Conservation Commission
        1. Calendar
        2. Current / Past Projects / Events / Resources
        3. Documents
        4. News Updates
        5. Current Use Information
        6. Water Quality Testing
        7. Conservation Lands & Easements
          1. City of Laconia Conservation Lands
          2. State of NH Conservation Lands
          3. Other Conservation Areas
          4. City of Laconia Conservation Easements
          5. Conservation Easement Acquisition
          6. Conservation Easement Monitoring
        8. Educational Materials
        9. Q & A
          1. Wetland Q & A
          2. Shoreland Q & A
        10. Laconia Water Sampling Map
      8. Downtown Tax Increment Financing Advisory Board
      9. Heritage Commission
      10. Highway Safety Commission
      11. Historic District Commission
      12. Human Relations Committee
      13. Laconia Housing & Redevelopment Authority
      14. Lakeport TIF District Advisory Board
      15. Lakes Region Planning Commission
      16. Licensing Board
      17. Master Plan Steering Committee
      18. Motorcycle/Special Events Committee
      19. Parks & Recreation Commission
      20. Personnel Advisory Board
      21. Planning Board
      22. Police Commission
      23. Putnam Fund Advisory Committee
      24. Technical Review Committee
      25. Trustees of the Trust Fund
      26. Water Commission
      27. Weirs Tax Increment Financing Advisory Board
      28. Zoning Board of Adjustment
    5. City Code / Charter
    6. City Council
      1. City Council Committees
      2. City Council Liaisons
    7. City Services
      1. Administration
        1. Administration Calendar
        2. General Information
        3. Special Events
      2. Airport
        1. Pilots
          1. Field Data
          2. FBO Services / Maintenance
          3. Airport Hangars for Sale
          4. NOTAMS
        2. Visitors
          1. Car Rentals
          2. Lakes Region Information
          3. Relocation
          4. Scenic Flights
        3. Public Information
        4. Learn to Fly
          1. Flight Instruction
          2. AOPA / 'Be a Pilot'
        5. Noise Reduction
        6. Project Updates
        7. Latest News
        8. Airport Authority
      3. Assessing
        1. Abatements
        2. Board of Assessors
        3. Credits
        4. Exemptions
          1. Elderly Exemptions
          2. Blind Exemption (RSA 72:37)
          3. Real Estate Exemptions (RSA 72:23)
        5. Other Relief
        6. Current Use
        7. Timber & Excavation
        8. Tax Rates & Equalization Figures
        9. Assessing Calendar
        10. FAQs
        11. Change Mailing Address
      4. City Clerk's Office
        1. City Clerk Calendar
        2. City Council Agendas & Minutes
        3. Dog Licenses
        4. Dump Stickers and Day Passes
        5. Elections
          1. Ward Locations
          2. Street Listing by Ward
        6. Helpful Forms
        7. Legal Files
        8. Parking Ticket Payments
        9. Statement of Landlords Agent
        10. Vehicle Registration
          1. Boat Registrations
          2. Registration for New Residents
        11. Vital Records & Statistics
          1. Amending Records
          2. Genealogical Records
          3. Vital Records Online
        12. Wetlands Applications
      5. City Manager
        1. City Charter / Ordinances
        2. City Holidays
        3. Colonial Theatre
        4. Financial Reports
        5. Newsletters
        6. Photo Gallery
        7. State & Federal Government Information
      6. Code Enforcement / Building
        1. Application Forms
        2. Application / Permit Fees (PDF)
        3. Calendar
        4. Code Enforcement Resources
        5. Current Code List
      7. Finance
        1. Budget
        2. Department Overview
        3. Fiscal Control
        4. Personnel
          1. City Employee Forms & Resources
          2. Employment
          3. Job Opportunities
        5. Purchasing
          1. Current Opportunities
          2. Purchasing Disclaimer
        6. Tax
        7. Welfare
          1. Shelters
          2. Food Pantry
          3. Landlord List
          4. Landlord Tenant Basics
          5. Additional Services
          6. State Programs
          7. Welfare FAQs
        8. Change Mailing Address
      8. Fire Department
        1. Office of the Chief
          1. Office of Timothy Joubert, Chief of Department
          2. The Fallen
          3. Laconia Fire History
            1. Fire Service Legends
            2. Fire Glossary
        2. Operations
          1. About Us
          2. Operations & Training
            1. Safety, Health, & Wellness
            2. Training
            3. Personnel
          3. Emergency Medical Services
            1. Health Officer
            2. Fire Report, Fire Investigation Report or EMS Report
          4. Staff & Equipment
            1. Members
            2. Fire Stations
          5. Permitting
          6. Plan Submittals
          7. Apparatus
          8. Picture Gallery
          9. Videos
        3. Fire Prevention
          1. Permits and Inspection Guidelines
          2. Motorcycle Week Rally
          3. Car Seat Safety Inspection/Installation
          4. Fire Prevention Regulations
            1. General Requirements
            2. Fire Alarm Regulations
            3. Mechnical Systems
            4. Safety
            5. Fire Suppression Systems
            6. Hazardous Conditions
            7. Special Events / Temporary Installations
            8. Fire Department Access and Water Supply
          5. Fireworks
          6. Safety Guidance
          7. Safety Handbooks
          8. Emergency Response Guide
          9. Laconia City Ordinances Chapter 149 (PDF)
          10. Property Owner Contact Information
          11. E911 Addressing
          12. Change of Use/Change of Business
        4. News
          1. Life Saving Fund Sponsors
          2. Public Relations
          3. Calendar
          4. Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls
          5. Fire Department Blog
          6. Fire News
          7. Local Weather
          8. Positions Available
        5. Contact Us
          1. Contact Us Form
          2. Burn Permits
          3. Addiction Help
          4. Guestbook
          5. Request for Proposals
          6. Links
      9. Housing & Economic Development
      10. Library
        1. Contact
          1. Directions
          2. Newsletter Sign-Up
          3. Newsletter Archive
        2. Hours
        3. Borrow
          1. Catalog Search
          2. My Account
          3. Getting Started at Your Library
          4. Registration and Loan Information
          5. eBooks & Downloads
          6. Borrow a Telescope
          7. Homebound Services
          8. Local Authors
          9. Request an Item
            1. Inter-Library Loan
            2. Item Requests
          10. Book Clubs
          11. Passes
            1. Belknap Mill Museum
            2. Castle in the Clouds
            3. The Children's Museum of NH
            4. McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center
            5. NH Historical Society
            6. NH Philharmonic Orchestra
            7. Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
            8. USS Constitution Museum
        4. Information
          1. Mission Statement
          2. Board of Library Trustees
            1. Board of Trustees By-Laws
            2. Board of Library Trustees
          3. Library History
            1. Goss Reading Room History
            2. Laconia Public Library History
            3. Ferber Library Prints
          4. Event Calendar
          5. Notary Services
          6. Policies
            1. Meeting Room Policy
            2. Donation Policy
            3. Behavior Policy
          7. Volunteer Information
          8. Table of Contents
          9. Library Upper Exhibit Gallery
        5. Childrens
          1. Programs
            1. Children's Craft Instructions
            2. Summer Reading 2025
          2. Children's Digital Resources
            Children's Learning Games
          3. Reading Round-Up
          4. STEM Kits
          5. Rainy Day Activities
          6. 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
          7. Children's Book Awards
          8. Library Policies for Children
        6. Teens
          1. Teen Programs
          2. Research
            1. Art and Culture
            2. Science and Nature
            3. Math, Engineering, and Technology
            4. History and Civics
            5. Language and Writing
            6. All Subjects Resources
          3. Driver's Education
          4. College Information
          5. Laconia School Links
          6. Digital Books
        7. Resources
          1. Local History & Genealogy
            1. Local History Room
            2. Local Newspapers
            3. Local History Resources
            4. Genealogy Resources
          2. Online Databases
          3. Library Programs
            Adult Craft Instructions
          4. Preserve your memorabilia at the Library 
          5. Support
            1. Tech Help Videos
            2. Tough Topics
            3. Education & Employment
            4. Government Information
            5. Legal Information
      11. Licensing
        1. Entertainment
        2. Event
        3. Fireworks
        4. Highway/Street Use
        5. Itinerant Vendor
        6. Licensing Board
        7. Motorcycle Week
        8. Outdoor Loudspeaker
        9. Pawnbrokers License
        10. Raffle
        11. Taxi Licensing
      12. Parks & Recreation
        1. Parks & Facilities
          1. Beaches
            1. Swimmer's Itch (Duck Itch)
            2. Bartlett Beach
            3. Bond Beach
            4. Weirs Beach (Endicott Rock Park)
            5. Opechee Beaches
          2. Parks
            1. Opechee Park
            2. Bobotas Park
            3. Leavitt Park
            4. Memorial Park
            5. Robbie Mills Sports Complex
            6. Tardif Park
            7. Weirs Community Park
            8. Sanborn / Stewart / Rotary / Wyatt Park
          3. Rentals
            1. Facility Use Request
            2. Parkhouse Rentals
              1. Leavitt Parkhouse
              2. Weirs Community Parkhouse
              3. Tardif Parkhouse
          4. Community Center
          5. Sledding Hill
          6. Cemeteries
          7. Park Houses
          8. Laconia Riverwalk Tour
          9. WOW Trail
          10. Facility Use Request via SportsKey
        2. Sports, Programs & Events
          1. Opechee Day Camp
          2. Parks and Programs Calendars
          3. Sports Leagues
          4. Facility Use Request via SportsKey
          5. Special Events
            1. Fourth of July Celebration
            2. Halloween At Opechee
            3. Easter Egg Hunt
            4. Christmas Village
            5. Adult and Youth Cross Country Ski Lesson
          6. Parks & Recreation Programs
            1. Pickleball
            2. Senior Programs
            3. Youth Programs
            4. Adult Programs
            5. Lunch Time Adult Basketball
            6. Adult Evening Basketball
          7. Laconia Men's Basketball League
        3. About Us
          1. Parks & Rec Seasonal Employment
          2. Parks & Recreation Commission
          3. Rules & Regulations
          4. Projects
          5. Volunteer Opportunities
            Adopt-A-Spot Program
      13. Personnel
      14. Planning
        1. Application & Process
        2. Capital Improvements Committee
        3. Historical Documents
        4. Historic District Commission
        5. Impact Fees
        6. Laconia Village Overall Development Plan
        7. Master Plan
        8. MTRC & Special Events
        9. Photo Gallery
        10. Proposed Zoning Changes
        11. Planning FAQs
        12. Short Term Rentals
        13. Zoning
          1. Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments
          2. Short Term Rentals
          3. Sign Regulation
          4. Zoning Calendar
          5. Zoning Maps
          6. Zoning Board of Adjustment
          7. Zoning Applications
          8. City of Laconia Zoning Ordinance
          9. Historic District Commission
          10. Report a Violation
      15. Police
        1. Our Department
          1. Contact Us
          2. Crime Statistics
          3. Give Feedback
          4. National Accreditation
          5. Operations Division
            1. Submit a Tip
            2. Unmanned Aerial Systems Program
          6. Our History
          7. Police Commission
          8. Press Releases
          9. Prosecutor's Office
          10. Support Division
        2. Request a Report
          1. Accident / Offense Reports
          2. Arrest Reports
          3. Request a Report Form
          4. Resources
        3. Start a Career
        4. Become Involved
          1. Citizen's Police Academy
          2. Victim Services Unit
          3. Volunteer
      16. Public Works
        1. Automated Trash Collection
        2. Builders, Developers & Engineers
          1. As Built Requirements
          2. Builder Resource Guide
          3. Developers
            1. Escrow Requirements
            2. Road Acceptance Process
          4. Excavation Permit Regulations
          5. Sanitary Sewer Specifications
          6. Sewer Service Cards
          7. Sewer System Map
          8. Standard Details
          9. Stormwater System Map
          10. Survey Control Network
            1. GPS Control Survey 1998
            2. GPS Survey Control Network 2000
            3. GPS Control Survey Map
        3. New Demolition Policy
        4. Parking
          1. Downtown Parking Lots
          2. Parking Regulations
          3. Weirs Beach Area Parking
        5. Permitting
          1. Digging/Excavation Permits
          2. Drain Connection Permits
          3. Driveway Permits
          4. Plumbing Permits
          5. Sewer Connection/Discharge Permits
          6. Sidewalk Encumbrance Permits
          7. Utility Markout Permit
        6. Road & Sidewalk Maintenance
          1. Adopt a City Street
          2. Langley Brook Bridge
          3. Private Roads & Emergency Lanes
          4. Perennial Weight Limits
          5. Winter Maintenance
        7. Sanitary Sewer System
          1. Billing
          2. Illegal Connections
          3. Property Owner Responsibilities
          4. What Not to Flush
          5. Sewer System Map
          6. Service Cards
        8. Solid Waste & Recycling
          1. Additional Containers
          2. Composting
          3. Curbside Pick Up
            1. Curbside Pick Up Map
            2. Curbside Pick Up Calendar
            3. Metal Bulky Items
            4. Non-Metal Bulky Items
            5. Seasonal Yard Waste Collection
          4. Drop Off Facilities
            1. Hazardous Waste Collection
            2. Hilliard Road Brush Dump
            3. Laconia Transfer Station
            4. Recycling Drop Off Points
          5. How to Get Rid of
          6. Recycle Right
        9. Timber Cutting
      17. Purchasing
      18. Schools
      19. Sewer
      20. Tax
      21. Water
        1. Board of Commissioners
        2. Consumer Confidence Report
        3. Documents
          1. Budget
          2. Cross Connection Control Program
          3. Water FAQs
        4. Distribution
          Distribution FAQs
        5. Water Calendar
        6. Water & Sewer Billing / Rate
          1. Meter Reading / Billing Example
          2. Water & Sewer Billing / Rate FAQs
          3. Ways to Pay
        7. Water Quality
          1. Reservoirs
          2. Water Quality FAQs
          3. Water Treatment Process
        8. Water Treatment Plant Facility
      22. Welfare
      23. Zoning
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  3. Visiting Laconia

    1. Community Resources
      1. Events
      2. Local Weather
      3. Maps
      4. Parking
      5. Public Library
    2. Laconia History
    3. Community Services/Organizations
      1. Directory
      2. Laconia Airport
      3. Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce
    4. Parks & Recreation
      1. Beaches
      2. Parks & Facilities
      3. Robbie Mills Sports Complex
      4. Weirs Beach
      5. WOW Trail
    5. Special Events
      1. Motorcycle Week
        1. City Vendor Spaces
        2. Laconia Motor Cycle Week Association
        3. Licensing & Permits
        4. Temporary Traffic Order (PDF)
      2. Laconia Pumpkin Festival
      3. Laconia Multicultural Festival
    6. Photo Gallery
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  4. Doing Business

    1. Adopt-A-Spot Program
    2. Bid Opportunities
    3. Community Services/Organizations
    4. Development & Zoning
      1. Building Applications
      2. Planning Board Approvals
      3. Property Values
      4. Sign Regulations
      5. Site Plan Applications
      6. Zoning Districts
      7. Zoning Map (PDF)
    5. Lakes Business Park
      1. Lots (PDF)
      2. Permitted Uses
    6. Licenses
    7. Permits
      1. Building Permit Policies (PDF)
      2. Public Works Permits
      3. Fire Department Permits
      4. State Environmental Permits
    8. Resources
      1. Economic Development Resources
      2. Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce
    9. Taxes & Exemptions
      1. Community Revitalization Tax Relief Incentive
      2. Downtown Tax Increment Financing Advsiory Board
      3. Real Estate Exemptions
      4. Tax Maps
      5. Lakeport Tax Increment Financing Advisory Board
      6. Weirs Tax Increment Financing Advisory Board
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  5. For Residents

    1. Census
    2. Community Events
    3. Community News
    4. Education
    5. Election / Voter Information
    6. Fees at a Glance
      1. Administration
      2. Assessing
      3. City Clerk
      4. Code Enforcement
      5. Election
      6. Event/Vendor Licensing
      7. Finance
      8. Fire Department
      9. Library
      10. Motorcycle Week
      11. Parks & Recreation
      12. Planning
      13. Police
      14. Public Works
      15. Tax Fees
      16. Water
      17. Welfare
      18. Zoning
    7. Solid Waste Pickup & Recycling
      1. Solid Waste Pickup
      2. Household Hazardous Waste
      3. Transfer Station
    8. General Information
      1. Water/Sewer Utility Billing
      2. Web Links
      3. Who Does What?
      4. Winter Storm Emergency Information
      5. Resident Guide
      6. Know Your Government Officials
    9. Licensing & Permits
      1. Building / Electrical Permits
      2. Dog Licenses
      3. Driveway Permits
      4. Event/Vendor Licensing Information
      5. Marriage Licenses
      6. Motorcycle Week Licensing
      7. Plumbing Permits
    10. Online Payments
    11. Property Information
      1. Property Values
      2. Tax Information
    12. Public Safety
      1. Fire Department
      2. Health Officer
      3. Police
    13. Recreation
      1. Airport
      2. Facilities
      3. Motorcycle Week
        1. City Vendor Spaces
        2. Laconia Motor Cycle Week Association
        3. Licensing & Permits
        4. Temporary Traffic Order (PDF)
      4. Programs
    14. Vehicle Registration
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  6. How Do I...

    1. Access
      1. Agendas & Minutes
      2. Board Meeting Videos
      3. City Code / Charter
      4. Financial Reports
      5. Government Resources
      6. Laconia's Master Plan
      7. Water Consumer Confidence Reports
      8. Zoning Ordinance
    2. Apply For
      1. Boards and Commissions
      2. Building Permits
      3. Citizen's Police Academy
      4. Dog License
      5. Employment Opportunities
      6. Entertainment License
      7. Marriage License
      8. Public Works Permits
    3. Contact
      1. City Offices
      2. Elected Officials
      3. Fire Department
      4. Police Department
    4. Find
      1. Beaches
      2. Bid Opportunities
      3. Cemeteries
      4. Curbside Collection & Recycling Information
      5. Local Parks
      6. Maps
      7. Project Updates
      8. Property Values
      9. Public Transportation
      10. Water & Sewer Rates
    5. Sign Up For
      1. Library Card
      2. Notifications and Alerts
      3. Police Ride-Along (PDF)
      4. Recreation Programs
      5. Sports Leagues
    6. Submit
      1. Accident Report Form (PDF)
      2. Online Payments
      3. Parking Ticket Payments
      4. Police Report Requests
      5. Vehicle Registration
      6. Voter Registration
      7. Change Mailing Address
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