By ROGER AMSDEN, for THE LACONIA DAILY SUNLACONIA — The former Laconia State School property may have a commission similar to that which led the redevelopment of Pease Air Force Base as an economic powerhouse on New Hampshire’s Seacoast guiding its future development. New Hampshire Senate President Chuck Morse (R-Salem) said Tuesday that the Senate Finance Committee recommended an amendment to HB 340 should pass, which would establish the Lakeshore Redevelopment Planning Commission to re-evaluate the Laconia State School property and move forward with redevelopment plans. This legislation also repeals the current statute requiring the state to sell the property, which has long been unsuccessful. “This new commission offers both a great opportunity and the resources needed for community leaders to work together with the state, including the Legislature and governor, to produce a plan for future use of the Laconia State School property.” said Morse. “I commend Senator Morse for leading the way to taking an economic development-centered approach to the future of the former State School property.

Source: Daily Sun May 03, 2017 06:11 UTC