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From the Citizen

LACONIA — Some former patrons of The Galley restaurant at 405 Union Ave. have complained that the eatery was selling gift certificates for half price up until the day they unexpectedly closed their doors.
Senior Assistant Attorney General Connie Stratton of the New Hampshire Consumer Protection Bureau said her office has fielded two complaints concerning the restaurant and has also received a response from the business saying they have reached an agreement with the Greenside restaurant at the Lochmere Golf and Country Club, to honor their gift certificates.


According to the Consumer Protection Bureau’s web site that includes a search feature, complaints were filed against The Galley restaurant on April 27 and April 29.
When allegations are made of deceptive business practices the Consumer Protection Bureau can investigate and seek legal action to remedy the situation on behalf of the state.
According to records in the city assessor’s office the 3,733 square feet building that housed the restaurant is valued for tax purposes at $302,000.
It sits on a 0.17 of an acre site assessed for $76,300. The property is owned by Duhamel Holdings LLC. The New Hampshire Secretary of State’s Office said Attorney Robert Dietz of Laconia is listed as the registered agent for Duhamel Holdings. He did not return a telephone call seeking comment.
The city tax collector’s office said the property has been liened for back taxes totaling $17,116.55.