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Laconia City Council approves traffic orders for Belknap Mill steam car tour and Motorcycle Week
Summary
The council approved temporary traffic orders for the Belknap Mill New Hampshire steam car tour and Laconia Motorcycle Week 2026, with police and fire review and a small routing change that moves a display to free up parking near the Mount Washington building; both motions passed by voice vote.
The Laconia City Council on Tuesday approved two temporary traffic orders for upcoming events: the Belknap Mill New Hampshire steam car tour and Laconia Motorcycle Week 2026.
Mayor (speaker 2) moved to approve Temporary Traffic Order 2026-06 for the Belknap Mill steam car tour "as presented," and the motion passed on a voice vote indicated in the record.
For Motorcycle Week, organizers noted one change from the prior year: moving a progressive display nearer the Mount Washington building to free up parking along Lakeside and create more staging room for riders. Charlie Sinclair (speaker 11), who assists with the rally, described the change as freeing up space for vendors and ride staging.
City staff said Police and Fire had reviewed the traffic-control portions of the plan, and the city manager said any lost handicap parking would be relocated to ensure accessibility. The council moved to approve Temporary Traffic Order 2026-07 for Laconia Motorcycle Week and approved it by voice vote.
Councilors encouraged participation in Motorcycle Week events and discussed logistics including temporary signage and possible stop-sign or signal control in short work zones.
Both measures were recorded as approved by voice vote in the meeting minutes.
