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Major · 01-03-2024, 09:58 AM

If we had to do it over again, we would have built our home in Gilford or Meredith, not Laconia. At the time (2007/2008), my dad owned a lot in SD/LB, and it made sense. Laconia was different than it is now. That said, we greatly enjoy SD/LB, so that makes it somewhat palatable.

As well documented, Laconia has gone downhill the past 10+ years. Instead of investing in businesses to attract middle class families, Laconia has instead invested in Section 8 housing and rehab centers. Now, downtown Laconia is chock full of homeless tweekers making it unsafe, especially for women. My wife used to go on the WOW trail for walks. She would never consider using it now.

Even SD/LB isn't immune from the crime. We have homeless people walking through the SD/LB property. They follow the railroad tracks, and eventually work their way to the Laconia State School. We had a homeless person attempt to break into our home in October. Thankfully, the doors were locked.

01-03-2024, 09:58 AM	#30
Major Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Laconia Posts: 1,058 Thanks: 435 Thanked 1,000 Times in 415 Posts	Not Laconia If we had to do it over again, we would have built our home in Gilford or Meredith, not Laconia. At the time (2007/2008), my dad owned a lot in SD/LB, and it made sense. Laconia was different than it is now. That said, we greatly enjoy SD/LB, so that makes it somewhat palatable. As well documented, Laconia has gone downhill the past 10+ years. Instead of investing in businesses to attract middle class families, Laconia has instead invested in Section 8 housing and rehab centers. Now, downtown Laconia is chock full of homeless tweekers making it unsafe, especially for women. My wife used to go on the WOW trail for walks. She would never consider using it now. Even SD/LB isn't immune from the crime. We have homeless people walking through the SD/LB property. They follow the railroad tracks, and eventually work their way to the Laconia State School. We had a homeless person attempt to break into our home in October. Thankfully, the doors were locked.