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‘Buy local’ not just words when Laconia auto dealer put together plans for major expansion & facelift
VOL. 12 NO. 145
LacONia, N.H.
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Jail escapee found hiding under bed in nearby apartment By Gail OBer
THE LACONIA DAILY SUN
LACONIA — Members of the Belknap County Sheriff’s Department and the U.S. Marshall’s Joint Fugitive Task Force quickly captured the man who escaped Wednesday night from the Belknap County Jail. According to press statements issued by Superintendent Daniel Ward and affida-
vits filed in Laconia District Court yesterday afternoon, Joel Barlow, who last known address was 246 Hurricane Road in Belmont, pushed open a window on the second floor of the medium security unit between 5:20 and 5:30 p.m. and dropped about two floors to the ground. Barlow, 24, is then believed to have scaled a chain-link fence in his bid for freedom.
Affidavits indicate that by 12:48 a.m., law enforcement had conducted interviews with some of Barlow’s known associates and learned he was hiding in an nearby apartment at 103 Blueberry Lane. Police found him hiding under a bed and he was taken into custody without incident at 2:14 a.m. see ESCaPE page 10
M’borough teachers agree to terms of new 3-year contract
Only Santa needs to know what Kennedy wants for Christmas
By adam drapchO THE LACONIA DAILY SUN
LACONIA — This winter, Cantin Chevrolet is undergoing a reconstruction and renovation to its Union Avenue auto showroom and service building. And the dealership is making a point to utilize locallybased contractors whenever possible. Tom Cantin said the practice makes good sense, both from a businessman’s perspective and as someone who cares about the welfare of his neighbors. Cantin Chevrolet’s roots in Laconia go back to 1929, when Clyde Cantin, Tom’s great-uncle, founded the company, then located on South Main Street. The dealership moved in 1947 to its present location. Tom is the third generation of his family to run the business. The dealership built see CaNTiN page 12
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Kennedy Reardon whispers into Santa’s ear what she would like for Christmas this year during the annual Wicwas Lake Grange Christmas party in Meredith Center. The well-attended event for family and friends was held on Saturday night. (Karen Bobotas/for the Laconia Daily Sun)
Police probe accidental shooting in Belmont By michael Kitch THE LACONIA DAILY SUN
BELMONT — Police are investigating what Chief Vinny Baiocchetti called an accidental shooting at a residence on Bean Hill Road around 2 p.m. yesterday.
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According to Baiocchetti, Laconia officers initially responded to a report that a victim of a shooting was in a vehicle in the parking lot at Lakes Region General Hospital. Laconia police informed Belmont police that a woman was taken see SHOOTiNG page 14
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MOULTONBOROUGH — Members of the School Board and members of the School Staff Association (MSSA) have both ratified a tentative three-year collective bargaining agreement (CBA) that would take effect on July 1 of next year. The MSSA represents the teaching staff at Moultonborough Central School and Moultonborough Academy. A separate warrant article will appear on the School District Annual Meeting Warrant to be voted upon by those present at the annual meeting on March 17. A majority vote will be required for passage. School Board and union officials provided a summary of items agreed to. — Over the 3–year span of time, the total increase in teacher salaries and related benefits (e.g. FICA, retirement, workers’ comp) will be 5.99-percent. — The total increase in teacher salaries and related benefits for the 2012-2013 school year is $115,402, or a 2.10-percent increase over 2011-2012. — The total increase in teacher salaries and see TEaCHErS page 10
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