By RICK GREEN, LACONIA DAILY SUNLACONIA — Justin Slattery, executive director of the Belknap Economic Development Council, is used to dealing in multimillion-dollar projects. Slattery accepted a $250 check from third-graders at Elm Street School, who raised the money in a walkathon and decided to donate it in support of the $14.6 million project to restore the historic Colonial Theatre. In addition to refurbishing the theater, the project will provide 14 apartments and four commercial units. The theater hasn't been used in years, and major work will be needed on electrical, plumbing and heat and air systems. Third-grader Jacob Tryon presents a $250 check to Justin Slattery of the Belmont Economic Development Council in support of a project to restore the Colonial Theatre.

Source: Daily Sun June 01, 2017 06:00 UTC