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Laconia, New Hampshire Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • What new surveillance cameras did Laconia just approve for city streets?
  • Which two roast beef shops put Laconia on the foodie map?
  • Where can Laconia locals find brisket-loaded chili close to home?

Also on today's calendar: A Matter of Balance Volunteer Coach Training and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Increasing cloudiness, with a high of 69 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 78, low: 59.
  • Thursday: Cloudy, a shower in the p.m., with a high of 72 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Laconia City Council accepts $86,500 grant for pole cameras (wmur.com) — Laconia’s City Council has approved an $86,500 Homeland Security grant to upgrade the police department’s solar-powered pole cameras, despite concerns from residents about surveillance and the terrorism focus of the funding. Police Chief Matt Canfield emphasized the cameras are overt, not license-plate readers, store footage locally, and are used only by Laconia police for public areas and major events like Motorcycle Week and Pumpkinfest.
   

• 15 Best Roast Beef Sandwiches in New Hampshire (wjbq.com) — Roast beef fans in Laconia are singled out with praise for Jon’s on Union Avenue and Lakeside, both highlighted as must-try stops in a statewide top-15 list. The piece notes strong listener recommendations, North Shore–style sandwiches, and suggests Laconia might deserve its own roast beef crawl for Lakes Region food explorers.
   

• 10 Best Places for Chili in New Hampshire (wokq.com) — Chili lovers in Laconia get a shout-out with The Alamo on Endicott Street North, where the brisket chili comes topped with an extra slice of brisket and your choice of traditional or candied jalapeño cornbread. The statewide roundup highlights several New Hampshire spots, but Laconia residents can dive into a standout bowl without leaving town.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Boyd posted a job opening for Assembler - Hiring Now in Laconia. Apply here.
  • Lakes Region Community Services posted a job opening for Direct Support Professionals- 2nd shift openings! in Laconia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Laconia here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Rochester Public Library Showcasing Original Works by Local Artist James Belcher (rochesternh.gov)

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  • 'I stayed with her': Woman recounts fatal crash in Laconia (wmur.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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