Laconia State School Petition |
TO THE HONORABLE GOVERNOR CHRIS E SUNUNU
PETITION
With respect to the future redevelopment of the property known in Laconia, New Hampshire as the “State School Property”, we the undersigned petitioners strongly support the redevelopment of this property. As residents of the City and the State we believe it is important we are part of the decision-making process regarding the future use of this property. We believe the following redevelopment proposal will work for the benefit of the City of Laconia, its residents, surrounding communities and visitors to this area, as well as the State of New Hampshire:
1. That section of the State School property currently containing structures occupied by State agencies, including any ancillary buildings within that designated area, should be sold to a qualified developer for redevelopment to its highest and best use, thereby returning that portion of the property to the City of Laconia’s tax rolls.
2. All other remaining open acreage (excluding Robbie Mills Park) shall be combined with Ahern State Park and developed into one State Park for the purpose of providing year-round recreational enjoyment for City residents, surrounding communities and visitors to the area. Because of its unique access to both Lake Winnisquam and Lake Opechee, the opportunities to develop this property into a year-round destination for outdoor activities are limitless. This would help keep Laconia and surrounding communities a place of beauty and a vacation destination for years to come, while providing revenue today, tomorrow and in the future.
With respect to the future redevelopment of the property known in Laconia, New Hampshire as the “State School Property”, we the undersigned petitioners strongly support the redevelopment of this property. As residents of the City and the State we believe it is important we are part of the decision-making process regarding the future use of this property. We believe the following redevelopment proposal will work for the benefit of the City of Laconia, its residents, surrounding communities and visitors to this area, as well as the State of New Hampshire:
1. That section of the State School property currently containing structures occupied by State agencies, including any ancillary buildings within that designated area, should be sold to a qualified developer for redevelopment to its highest and best use, thereby returning that portion of the property to the City of Laconia’s tax rolls.
2. All other remaining open acreage (excluding Robbie Mills Park) shall be combined with Ahern State Park and developed into one State Park for the purpose of providing year-round recreational enjoyment for City residents, surrounding communities and visitors to the area. Because of its unique access to both Lake Winnisquam and Lake Opechee, the opportunities to develop this property into a year-round destination for outdoor activities are limitless. This would help keep Laconia and surrounding communities a place of beauty and a vacation destination for years to come, while providing revenue today, tomorrow and in the future.