Lakeport Community Association

Hello Visitors,

It's bitter cold in the Lakeport area with just a light dusting of snow to date - December 9, 2008.

While this website hasn't been updated in a while, it doesn't mean were weren't busy; we were and that's why we didn't get to the site!  We have done so much. 

We are working on the boxcar that we recently acquired and set on the sidetrack.  The "guys" have cleaned it up and painted the inside and are installing shelves, lighting (very generously donated by Gigure Electric).  We use it for storage and additional space for our yard sales.  Our customers were quite enchanted to be able to shop in a boxcar!   We have been seeking funds through our labor, donations and grant writing to do the expensive historically-correct  painting of the boxcar exterior.   And we have added a wonderfully restored B&M caboose to our wish list.  It is just a stone's throw up the tracks by the old roundhouse at the bae of Sheridan Street and Paugus Bay Marina are.  It's so within range for easy transport.  Need $$$$$.

We have joined the NH Boston & Maine Railroad Society, a great group that offers much support. 

W.O.W. the great Rails to Trails program of the northeast is commencing work on the first phase from the Laconia Public Library to Elm Street. 

Three LCA members are on the Laconia Heritage Commission assigned to review demolition permits and inventory any buildings over 100 years old.  One great success story here is the very old barn at a Union Avenue in Lakeport site is being dismantled and moved to a new site.  The building is saved and the homeowner saves a big demolition expense.  A win-win situation.  We also took a tour of the railroad tracks that are part of the W.O.W. trail and made very promising discoveries of nice shoreline and park areas the City of Laconia owns.  Looks so hopeful for future plans for Lakeport. 

By the way, did I ever tell you that four of our members are aso on the board of the Laconia Historical Society?  Ayup!

We're continued our successful yard sales and Christmas sales, calendar sales, afghans and other Lakeport items for sale (our very own senior girl, Helen Pisano, is our Numero Uno Saleslady!). And we have added three puzzles for sale.  They are old postcard collage images of Laconia, Lakeport and the Weirs - so timely for purchase by history buffs and natives of the area to present as gifts.  They are only $20 each and are selling very well.  Contact us for more information. Call the Wanda at 524-5473.

As always, Santa found his way to the Lakeport Freighthouse where he greeted the good little boys and girls of Lakeport and surrounding areas while his elves passed out little gifts and goodies.  Then LCA threw the switch to light up Torrey Park and other areas with lights and holiday decor that keeps getting bigger each year - thanks to the Lakeport Elves.

Check out The Citizen feature of our very own "Queen of Lakeport" that was featured as a V. I. P. recently.  We are very proud of our Lakeport Community Association President, Wanda Tibbetts! 

Let us know how we might help you.  We'd love to hear from you.  Perhaps you even have stories or photos you'd like to share with us.  Please do.  Give us a call if you'd like to see what we are doing when you are in the neighborhood.

And in the meantime, enjoy the holidays and look forward to your new year in good health!

DD