LACONIA — While it’s unlikely to happen over the next year, the city’s Parks and Recreation Department may soon be in need of a new building.

Laconia Parks & Rec mostly uses the community center located near the intersection of Union and Gilford avenues. Department Director Amy Lovisek told councilors, during a budget meeting on Tuesday night, the 98-year-old building comprises about 60% storage, and is at times worse for wear.

It’s also occupied for an entire month in the winter, when Christmas Village is installed there. Christmas Village is a long-running, successful and popular event in the city, but the parks & rec team loses one out of the four months of the year when indoor space comes at a premium.

Matt Mansur, assistant director of recreation and facilities, told councilors the

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