Happy Birthday, Dear Colonia Theatre!

Congratulations are in order! The wonderful Colonial Theatre building is 101 years old today! Come and celebrate under the marquee in beautiful Downtown Laconia with the Laconia Historic Society and others Sunday April 13th from noon to 2pm. Share visions and memories - and Happy Birthday, Dear Colonial!

Main St Bridge Update 4/4/14 - NOTE SATURDAY CONSTRUCTION!

 

 

 

The first full week of construction is coming to an end, and here is today's update from Main Street Initiative President John Moriarty:

 

According to Paul’s [Moynihan] morning update, the general work for today is:

 

n  Demolition of sidewalks within construction zone is primary work item

 

But, please take note of this poignant item:

 

n  Contractor (R. M. Piper) crew will work Saturday (4/5) from 7:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m. inside barriers of work zone

 

It appears there shouldn’t be any impact on Saturday traffic flow or pattern.  If anything think of this as an opportunity for more customers.  Construction workers will occupy parking spaces normally available on Saturday however.

 

John Moriarty, president

Main Street Initiative of Laconia

john@mymoriarty.net

voice, cell, text 603.455.2084

 

Remember, you can get connected to the Main Street Initiative on both Facebook  and Twitter, or email us to be added to the mailing list. Let us know if you have questions or concerns!

Main St. Bridge Update 4/2/2014

The latest news; there will be more later from Main Street Initiative President John Moriarty.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hi All – Update this a.m. (Wednesday 4/2),

 

n  Phase 1 Detour in effect
 
n  Construction Progress Meeting # 1 at City Hall today at 8:00 a.m. – Room 200-A

 

n  Bridge Work essentially confined to the Beacon St. East construction area

 

n  Work proceeding in prep for existing concrete deck removal in the Phase 1 area

 

n  Some work on the perimeter of the work zone but traffic should flow unimpeded.

 

If you have questions or concerns, please call.  -- Paul

Main Street Bridge Update 4/1/2014

You can get a close up view from the pedestrian walkway between Main St. and Beacon St. East, or a bird's eye view from the second floor of the parking garage.

 

 

From Main Street Initiative President John Moriarty:

 

We are well into day two of the Beacon Street East detour and traffic appears to be moving fairly well.  The small exception has been when traffic slows down because of genuine interest in seeing the progress being made.  If you find yourself falling into the category of person who finds big construction projects fascinating, please take a look at our Facebook page to see Melissa’s pictures and updates.

 

There will be a presentation tomorrow morning at City Hall by the project team, at 8:00 a.m. in room 200 A.

 

As always, please forward questions to Paul, or drop me a line and I will see that they get to him.  As I am writing this, I am collating a short list to send to him.  I will post them and the answers as they are confirmed.

 

Enjoy Spring, and Paul’s update below.

 

Hi All – Update this a.m. (Tuesday 4/1),

 

n  Phase 1 Detour in effect
 
n  Bridge work will essentially be confined to the Beacon St. East construction area

 

n  Surveyor will be working securing elevation data on points around the perimeter of the bridge, at times outside of the construction zone.  Traffic should flow unimpeded.

 

If you have questions or concerns, please call.  Thanks,  -- Paul