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Laconia council approves police grants, festival spending and a suite of ordinances; multiple motions pass unanimously
Summary
In one session the Laconia City Council approved two Homeland Security grants for police equipment, allocated downtown TIF funds for Pumpkin Fest safety, adopted ordinances on snow/ice deposition and resident parking, approved a lot unmerge and a parade traffic order, and donated $5,000 to Christmas Village.
The Laconia City Council on Tuesday approved a series of grants, event permits and ordinance changes, voting unanimously on several items and approving one contested zoning ordinance earlier in the meeting.
Key votes at a glance: - Homeland Security tethered drone grant (Resolution 25-30): Council approved acceptance of a $133,542 grant to fund a tethered drone for the Laconia Police Department (vote 6–0). City staff noted tethered systems carry power via a tether, which reduces battery requirements and maintenance considerations. - Homeland Security utility side-by-side vehicle grant (Resolution 25-31): Council approved acceptance of a…
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