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Extension service looking for new space because county wants to expand By Gail OBer
THE LACONIA DAILY SUN
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Cabanel leaving Laconia for Merrimack By Michael Kitch THE LACONIA DAILY SUN
LACONIA — After working for the city for nearly 12 years — the last 10 as city manager — Eileen Cabanel yesterday announced her resignation effective at the end of May. She has accepted the position of town manager in Merrimack, New Hampshire. “I have a new job,” Cabanel said simply, adding quickly “it is very difficult to leave.” Noting that Laconia is famous for its lakes, she that the city “is really famous for its people, not its lakes. From the moment I got here,” she continued, “I cannot tell you
how kind and warm the people have been.” Speaking on behalf of the City Council, Mayor Mike Seymour later said that “on a personal and professional level we are deeply disappointed.” He called Cabanel “a City Manager Eileen Cabanel (Alan MacRae photo) true champion of
Laconia” and described her tenure as “over a decade of dedication, not just work.” As an ambassador, he said that she “established relationships for the city that will benefit us for years to come.” “I was kind of sad and disappointed Eileen decided to leave,” said Councilor Bob Hamel (Ward 5). “I thought she was a really good city manager .” He praised Cabanel for balancing the interests of the taxpayers and the needs of the city and for always presenting Laconia in the best light.” Born and raised in Concord, Cabanel found herself a young single mother worksee CaBaNEL page 12
A search for the best pizza in town
LACONIA — After 15 years in the Belknap County Complex, the UNH Cooperative Extension is seeking a new location for its offices. According to County Administrator Debra see COUNTy page 10
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Cheyenne Noyes and Rose Aponte prepare their sign while Chelsea Parent and Amanda Goupil get the pizzas ready for the 4th annual NH JAG Best Pizza in Town Contest Thursday evening at Laconia High School. JAG Club members sold sample slices during basketball games that were donated by several local stores. The voting for best pizza was reported as very close, with Papa Ginos coming out on top this year. (Karen Bobotas/for the Laconia Daily Sun)
With no compromise in sight, Bradley says leave speed limit alone By Michael Kitch THE LACONIA DAILY SUN
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the Broads, the expanse of open water in the center of the lake, where the “prima facie” limit would by 55 mph. “This is offered as a compromise,” D’Allesandro told the committee, adding that “this is our last effort.” The amendment emerged after Senate Majority Leader Jeb Bradley (R-Wolfeboro) convened a meeting of the principal antagonists in search of a compromise. Safe Boaters of New Hampshire (SBONH), who have opposed speed limits and inspired SB-27 were represee BOaT SPEEd page 11