Lakes Region New Hampshire Real Esate - Michele Fausnacht - Licensed New Hampshire Real Estate Agent
Serving Meredith, New Hampshire and the Entire Lakes Region
This web site is designed to be your complete Lakes Region New Hampshire Real Estate resource. Search for All Lake homes including Lake Winnipesaukee, Squam, Winnisquam, and Ossipee Lakefront or Access homes. The links will guide you to information that will help answer your questions about many of the communites in the Lakes Region, NH includingMeredith, Laconia, Gilford, Holderness, Center Harbor, Moultonboro, Tuftonboro, Wolfeboro and all surrounding areas.
This web site is designed to be your complete Lakes Region New Hampshire Real Estate resource. Search for All Lake homes including Lake Winnipesaukee, Squam, Winnisquam, and Ossipee Lakefront or Access homes. The links will guide you to information that will help answer your questions about many of the communites in the Lakes Region, NH includingMeredith, Laconia, Gilford, Holderness, Center Harbor, Moultonboro, Tuftonboro, Wolfeboro and all surrounding areas.
Lake Winnipesaukee, NH
Lake Winnipesaukee is located in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire at the foothills of the White Mountains. Lake Winnipesaukee is the largest lake in the state and the 6th largest lake in the United States that lies completely within the borders of the United States. Surrounded by three mountain ranges, the wooded shoreline and crystal clear water of this spring-fed lake make it a popular summer resort and a place to rest and relax in beautiful surroundings and enjoy water sports of all sorts.
Visitors may explore the numerous villages on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee by boat or by car. Each one offers something unique. Weirs Beach has arcades and boardwalks, waterslides, a public beach and an activity center. Meredith is a restored mill village, where you can browse through antique, art and craft galleries. Wolfeboro is a picture perfect village, right down to its historic Main Street. Center Harbor, Moultonborough, Tuftonboro, Alton, Gilford and Laconia all have their own special flavor. All communities have public parks and docks, and feature varied activities such as fireworks displays and band concerts throughout the year.
* 504 Feet above Sea Level
* Maximum Depth: 180 feet
* Average Depth: 43 feet
* Volume: 625 billion gallons
* Length: Approximately 25 miles
* Width: Approximately 15 miles at widest point
* Water Surface: 72 square miles
* Distance around the lake: 182 miles
* Shoreline excluding islands: 178 miles
* Islands: 244
* Island shoreline: 100 1/2 miles
"Lake Winnipesaukee [MAP]"Smile of the Great Spirit"
Many moons ago on the northern shores of this beautiful lake there lived a great chief, Wonaton, renowned for his great courage in war and for the beauty of this fair daughter, Mineola. She had many suitors, but refused them all. One day, Adiwando, the young chief of a hostile tribe to the south, hearing so much of the fair Mineola, paddled over the lake and fearlessly entered the village of his enemies. Her father happened to be away at the time and, admiring Adiwando's courage, the rest of the indians did not harm him. Before long, he and the Indian maid were desperately in love with each other. Wonaton, on his return, was exceedingly wroth to find the chief of the enemy in his camp and a suitor for the hand of his daughter; so much so, that he immediately raised his tomahawk and started to kill him.
"Mineola, rushing in between them, pleaded with her father for the life of her lover, and finally succeeded in reconciling them. After the wedding ceremony, the whole tribe accompanied the two lovers in their canoes halfway across the lake. The sky when they started was overcast and the waters black, but just as they were about to turn and leave them, the sun came out and the waters sparkled around the canoe of Mineola and Adimwando. "This is a good omen," said Wonaton, "and hereafter these waters shall be called Winnipesuakee, or The Smile of the Great Spirit."
Lake Winnipsaukee Waterfront Towns
Meredith, Center Harbor, Moultonborough, Melvin Village, Tuftonboro, Wolfeboro, Alton, Alton Bay, Gilford, Laconia, Weirs Beach
Nature Preserves
Loon Preservation Center & Marcus Wildlife Sanctuary – Moultonborough Lees Mills Road 200-acre parcel on the northeaster shores of Winnipesaukee. Upland forests, marshes, a pond, clear running streams and more that 5,000 feet of undeveloped shore land.
Ragged Island - Tuftonboro 11-acre island maintained owned and operated by the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center. Ragged Island is not open to the public to protect the islands fragile ecosystem.
Stonedam Island - Meredith 112-acre wildlife preserve. Self-guided nature trails through mature forests and wetlands, impressive view at height of island, quiet beach for picnicking. Boat dock on a northeaster cove. Lakes Region Conservation Trust 603-279-3246.
Knights Pond - Alton 332 acres, includes clear pond impounded by beavers. A well maintained trail skirts the shoreline. Lakes Region Conservation Trust 603-279-3246.
Major Events
• Holiday events – Visit www.YuletideAtTheLakes.org
• Great Rotary Fishing Derby - Headquarters in Meredith February Sponsored by the Meredith Rotary Club.
• Sled Dog Races – Sandwich Notch 60, Laconia, Meredith
• Winni Derby going on its 25th year. Mid May, Sponsored by the Lakes Region Inland Fishing Association.
• Laconia Rally & Race Week -
• Timberman Triathlon - Gilford
• Lakes Region Arts & Crafts Festival - Meredith Juried show in its 25th year. Sponsored by the Meredith Chamber of Commerce
• Crafts Fairs - Alton, Wolfeboro
• Winston Cup - July & Sept- New Hampshire International Speedway
• NH Open Water Ski Tournament – Back Bay Wolfeboro Abenaki Water Ski Club USA Water Ski sanctioned. Held in July in Wolfeboro’s Back Bay
Lake Winnipesaukee – Islands to Visit for conservation and low impact recreation
Five Mile – Meredith, undeveloped with two natural sandy beach areas and wooded shore totaling 3,370 feet of frontage. Owned and maintained by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust 603-279-3246.
Stonedam Island -, Meredith 112 acre wildlife preserve. Self-guided nature trails through mature forests and wetlands, impressive view at height of island, quiet beach for picnicking. Boat dock on a northeaster cove. Lakes Region Conservation Trust 603-279-3246.
Hiking Around Lake Winnipesaukee
Belknap Mountain - Gilford Turn of Route 11A at Gilford, drive south through Gilford Village, pass the high school, road makes a sharp left. And you will begin drive up Belknap Mountain Road to parking and trailhead. 1 _ miles, vertical rise 740 feet Magnificent views
Mt Major - Alton Bay. Route 11 A about five miles north of Alton Bay (close to Ellacoya State Beach) highway sign marks parking lot. Popular hiking spot due to spectacular views. 2 _ mile, vertical rise 100 feet.
Chamberlain-Reynolds Memorial Forest - 157 acre forest with over a mile of waterfront, several beaches, swamp walk, over 4 miles of hiking trails managed by the Squam Lakes Association- Trailhead off College Road, Center Harbor
West Rattlesnake Mountain - Rt. 113 Holderness --– Trailheads off Rt. 113- approx. 5 miles from downtown Holderness on right, (after Rockywold Deephaven Camps sign) park on left. Short and Easy Climb, spectacular views. Use caution with children. Steep cliffs at summit.
Red Hill - Moultonborough (elevation 2,029 feet) Fire tower run by town of Moultonborough Fire Department. Bean Road in Center Harbor 1.4 miles to Shibley Road (fire tower sign) to parking lot with gated jeep road. Distance to tower 1.7 miles. Contact the Lakes Region Conservation Trust for a map 603-279-3246.
Ossipee Mountains, Bald Peak - Tuftonboro. Trail access from Castle in the Clouds offering a variety of difficulty levels.
Gunstock Recreation Area - Gilford. Four season recreation area on Route 11 in Gilford. It includes a major downhill ski/tubing area on Mount Rowe and Gunstock Mountain, a 420-site campground, summer mountain Sports Park (skateboard, mountain board, mountain bike and a cross-country skiing area. A map of hiking and mountain biking trails is available at the Base Lodge.
Abenaki Tower – Wolfeboro Route 109 in Tuftonboro. A 5-minute walk from the parking area to an 80’ tower overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee and the Ossipee Mountains.
Cotton Valley Trail - Wolfeboro to Sanbornville - A 12-mile railroad corridor stretching from Lake Winnipesaukee to the railroad turntable in Sanbornville. It meanders across three lakes, many trestles, Cotton Valley and winds through scenic woods and fields. Contact Wolfeboro Chamber of Commerce for information 603-569-2200
Russell C. Chase Bridge Falls Path - behind the Railroad Station is a half-mile path from downtown to the Wolfeboro Falls Area.
State Parks & Beaches
Ellacoya State Park, Gilford
Other Recreation
Hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, swimming, boating, shopping, golf, terrific dining, lodging and camping options. Ice-skating, ice fishing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and snow shoeing in the winter months.
Cross Country Ski Trails
Wolfeboro Cross Country Ski Association WCCSA is a non-profit 501 ( c ) (3) organization, charted to help promote, maintain and develop x-c ski trails, groomed and back- country. Headquarters for trail maps, tickets and information is located at Nordic Skier, downtown Main Street. Hiking, biking, X-C ski trail networks.
Gunstock Recreation Area, Hiking, biking , X-C ski trail network Gilford Ski, Snowshoe, bike, mountain board, mountain scooter rentals
Biking
Wakefield – A bicycle friendly Community Six loops ranging in length fron 11 to 52 miles long. A bicycle tour booklet is available at the town hall and from the Wakefield Chamber of Commerce Executive Director at Interiors Plus in Sanbornville. $2
Boat Access
COMMUNITY SITE INFORMATION Alton Alton Bay Public Launch About 1/4 mile north of the Route 11 bridge, on Route 11, in a public parking lot. No fee charged. Public parking for trailers about 1/2 mile away. Alton Downing's Landing Just east of the Route 11 bridge. Parking fee charged (Includes launch). Alton West Alton Marina At the junction of Route 11 and Route 11-A. Fee charged (Includes parking). Alton Roberts Cove Marina From the Alton traffic circle, proceed 5 1/2 miles towards Wolfeboro on Rte 28.Turn left onto Roberts Cove Road. Fee charged. Center Harbor Public Docks In town behind Heath's Hardware Store adjacent to town docks. Fee charged. Short walk to parking. Gilford Ames Farm Inn Route 11, 2.2 miles west of Route 11-A. Southwest of Diamond Island. Two launch ramps. Fee charged (Includes parking). Gilford Fay's Boat Yard From Jct. 11/11B, east on route 11 for .1 mile. Turn left onto Varney Point Road. Fee charged. Gilford Gator, Inc., Silver Sands Marina On Route 11B, 1/2 mile northwest of junction 11B/11. Fee charged (Parking included). Laconia/Weirs Christmas Island Weirs Boulevard, 1 1/4 miles south of the Weirs Bridge on the east side of Paugus Bay. Fee charged. Laconia/Weirs Lakeport Landing Marina Southern end of Paugus Bay at the Junction of Elm Street and Union Avenue. Fee charged. Meredith Public Docks, Route 3 Route 3 at the public parking lot between the Mount Washington dock and Heskey Park. Fee charged. Parking for trailers is nearby. Meredith Public Docks, Lovejoy Sands Road North on Route 25/ 2/10 mile from downtown Meredith, turn right onto Pleasant Street as it curves around Meredith Bay. Follow Pleasant Street to Meredith Neck Road. Turn right. Follow for 3 miles and turn left onto Lovejoy Sands Road. Launch is next to Shep Brown's Boat Basin. No fee charged. Parking available. Meredith Meredith Marina 2 Bay Shore Drive. Just off Route 3 on the right between Route 104 and Route 25. Fee charged. Moultonborough Harilla Landing, Long Island From Route 25 and Moultonboro Neck Road, proceed 6 2/10 miles south/east on Moultonboro Neck Road and cross onto Long Island. After crossing bridge, proceed 2 2/10 miles on Long Island Road. Moultonborough Public Launch Turn right onto Moultonboro Neck Road from Route 25. Proceed 6 2/10 miles south/east on Moultonboro Neck Road and cross onto Long Island. Launch site is on the left 2/10 mile after crossing bridge. Parking requires Moultonboro beach & dump sticker. Moultonborough Lee's Mills From Moultonborough Center, proceed 4/10 mile south on Route 25. Turn Left onto Blake Road. At end of Blake Road, turn right onto Lee's Mills Road and proceed to end. No fee charged. Parking available. Moultonborough States Landing From the intersection of Route 109 and Route 25 (at the Moultonborough Airport), proceed south/east on Route 109 for 2 8/10 miles and turn right onto States Landing Road. Follow States Landing Road 1 mile. Tuftonboro Melvin Village Public Landing Off Route 109. No fee charged. Wolfeboro Libby Museum Opposite the Libby Museum on Route 109, 3 1/10 miles northwest of Wolfeboro. No fee charged. No parking. Wolfeboro Goodhue & Hawkins Navy Yard Sewell Road, Wolfeboro. From downtown Wolfeboro, head west on Route 109 for 2/10 mile. Turn left onto Sewell Road and proceed for 1 mile. Wolfeboro Back Bay Marina Bay Street, Wolfeboro. Wolfeboro Public Launch Back Bay. In downtown Wolfeboro, go one block north (away from the main lake) on Railroad Avenue. Launch site is behind the old Wolfeboro railroad terminal. No fee charged. Parking available. Note: to get to the Big Lake you must travel under a bridge with a clearance of only a little over four feet (full lake). Wolfeboro Public Launch Main Street. In the public parking lot behind shops, next to Wolfeboro town docks. No fee charged.
Source of Information
Lakes Region Association
PO Box 430, 260 Route 104
New Hampton, NH 03256
(603) 744-8664 • (800) 60-LAKES
www.lakesregion.org
Paid in Part by the NH Division of Travel & Tourism. For statewide group travel information 603-271-2665, www.visitnh.gov
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Lake Winnipesaukee is located in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire at the foothills of the White Mountains. Lake Winnipesaukee is the largest lake in the state and the 6th largest lake in the United States that lies completely within the borders of the United States. Surrounded by three mountain ranges, the wooded shoreline and crystal clear water of this spring-fed lake make it a popular summer resort and a place to rest and relax in beautiful surroundings and enjoy water sports of all sorts.
Visitors may explore the numerous villages on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee by boat or by car. Each one offers something unique. Weirs Beach has arcades and boardwalks, waterslides, a public beach and an activity center. Meredith is a restored mill village, where you can browse through antique, art and craft galleries. Wolfeboro is a picture perfect village, right down to its historic Main Street. Center Harbor, Moultonborough, Tuftonboro, Alton, Gilford and Laconia all have their own special flavor. All communities have public parks and docks, and feature varied activities such as fireworks displays and band concerts throughout the year.
* 504 Feet above Sea Level
* Maximum Depth: 180 feet
* Average Depth: 43 feet
* Volume: 625 billion gallons
* Length: Approximately 25 miles
* Width: Approximately 15 miles at widest point
* Water Surface: 72 square miles
* Distance around the lake: 182 miles
* Shoreline excluding islands: 178 miles
* Islands: 244
* Island shoreline: 100 1/2 miles
"Lake Winnipesaukee [MAP]"Smile of the Great Spirit"
Many moons ago on the northern shores of this beautiful lake there lived a great chief, Wonaton, renowned for his great courage in war and for the beauty of this fair daughter, Mineola. She had many suitors, but refused them all. One day, Adiwando, the young chief of a hostile tribe to the south, hearing so much of the fair Mineola, paddled over the lake and fearlessly entered the village of his enemies. Her father happened to be away at the time and, admiring Adiwando's courage, the rest of the indians did not harm him. Before long, he and the Indian maid were desperately in love with each other. Wonaton, on his return, was exceedingly wroth to find the chief of the enemy in his camp and a suitor for the hand of his daughter; so much so, that he immediately raised his tomahawk and started to kill him.
"Mineola, rushing in between them, pleaded with her father for the life of her lover, and finally succeeded in reconciling them. After the wedding ceremony, the whole tribe accompanied the two lovers in their canoes halfway across the lake. The sky when they started was overcast and the waters black, but just as they were about to turn and leave them, the sun came out and the waters sparkled around the canoe of Mineola and Adimwando. "This is a good omen," said Wonaton, "and hereafter these waters shall be called Winnipesuakee, or The Smile of the Great Spirit."
Lake Winnipsaukee Waterfront Towns
Meredith, Center Harbor, Moultonborough, Melvin Village, Tuftonboro, Wolfeboro, Alton, Alton Bay, Gilford, Laconia, Weirs Beach
Nature Preserves
Loon Preservation Center & Marcus Wildlife Sanctuary – Moultonborough Lees Mills Road 200-acre parcel on the northeaster shores of Winnipesaukee. Upland forests, marshes, a pond, clear running streams and more that 5,000 feet of undeveloped shore land.
Ragged Island - Tuftonboro 11-acre island maintained owned and operated by the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center. Ragged Island is not open to the public to protect the islands fragile ecosystem.
Stonedam Island - Meredith 112-acre wildlife preserve. Self-guided nature trails through mature forests and wetlands, impressive view at height of island, quiet beach for picnicking. Boat dock on a northeaster cove. Lakes Region Conservation Trust 603-279-3246.
Knights Pond - Alton 332 acres, includes clear pond impounded by beavers. A well maintained trail skirts the shoreline. Lakes Region Conservation Trust 603-279-3246.
Major Events
• Holiday events – Visit www.YuletideAtTheLakes.org
• Great Rotary Fishing Derby - Headquarters in Meredith February Sponsored by the Meredith Rotary Club.
• Sled Dog Races – Sandwich Notch 60, Laconia, Meredith
• Winni Derby going on its 25th year. Mid May, Sponsored by the Lakes Region Inland Fishing Association.
• Laconia Rally & Race Week -
• Timberman Triathlon - Gilford
• Lakes Region Arts & Crafts Festival - Meredith Juried show in its 25th year. Sponsored by the Meredith Chamber of Commerce
• Crafts Fairs - Alton, Wolfeboro
• Winston Cup - July & Sept- New Hampshire International Speedway
• NH Open Water Ski Tournament – Back Bay Wolfeboro Abenaki Water Ski Club USA Water Ski sanctioned. Held in July in Wolfeboro’s Back Bay
Lake Winnipesaukee – Islands to Visit for conservation and low impact recreation
Five Mile – Meredith, undeveloped with two natural sandy beach areas and wooded shore totaling 3,370 feet of frontage. Owned and maintained by the Lakes Region Conservation Trust 603-279-3246.
Stonedam Island -, Meredith 112 acre wildlife preserve. Self-guided nature trails through mature forests and wetlands, impressive view at height of island, quiet beach for picnicking. Boat dock on a northeaster cove. Lakes Region Conservation Trust 603-279-3246.
Hiking Around Lake Winnipesaukee
Belknap Mountain - Gilford Turn of Route 11A at Gilford, drive south through Gilford Village, pass the high school, road makes a sharp left. And you will begin drive up Belknap Mountain Road to parking and trailhead. 1 _ miles, vertical rise 740 feet Magnificent views
Mt Major - Alton Bay. Route 11 A about five miles north of Alton Bay (close to Ellacoya State Beach) highway sign marks parking lot. Popular hiking spot due to spectacular views. 2 _ mile, vertical rise 100 feet.
Chamberlain-Reynolds Memorial Forest - 157 acre forest with over a mile of waterfront, several beaches, swamp walk, over 4 miles of hiking trails managed by the Squam Lakes Association- Trailhead off College Road, Center Harbor
West Rattlesnake Mountain - Rt. 113 Holderness --– Trailheads off Rt. 113- approx. 5 miles from downtown Holderness on right, (after Rockywold Deephaven Camps sign) park on left. Short and Easy Climb, spectacular views. Use caution with children. Steep cliffs at summit.
Red Hill - Moultonborough (elevation 2,029 feet) Fire tower run by town of Moultonborough Fire Department. Bean Road in Center Harbor 1.4 miles to Shibley Road (fire tower sign) to parking lot with gated jeep road. Distance to tower 1.7 miles. Contact the Lakes Region Conservation Trust for a map 603-279-3246.
Ossipee Mountains, Bald Peak - Tuftonboro. Trail access from Castle in the Clouds offering a variety of difficulty levels.
Gunstock Recreation Area - Gilford. Four season recreation area on Route 11 in Gilford. It includes a major downhill ski/tubing area on Mount Rowe and Gunstock Mountain, a 420-site campground, summer mountain Sports Park (skateboard, mountain board, mountain bike and a cross-country skiing area. A map of hiking and mountain biking trails is available at the Base Lodge.
Abenaki Tower – Wolfeboro Route 109 in Tuftonboro. A 5-minute walk from the parking area to an 80’ tower overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee and the Ossipee Mountains.
Cotton Valley Trail - Wolfeboro to Sanbornville - A 12-mile railroad corridor stretching from Lake Winnipesaukee to the railroad turntable in Sanbornville. It meanders across three lakes, many trestles, Cotton Valley and winds through scenic woods and fields. Contact Wolfeboro Chamber of Commerce for information 603-569-2200
Russell C. Chase Bridge Falls Path - behind the Railroad Station is a half-mile path from downtown to the Wolfeboro Falls Area.
State Parks & Beaches
Ellacoya State Park, Gilford
Other Recreation
Hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, swimming, boating, shopping, golf, terrific dining, lodging and camping options. Ice-skating, ice fishing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and snow shoeing in the winter months.
Cross Country Ski Trails
Wolfeboro Cross Country Ski Association WCCSA is a non-profit 501 ( c ) (3) organization, charted to help promote, maintain and develop x-c ski trails, groomed and back- country. Headquarters for trail maps, tickets and information is located at Nordic Skier, downtown Main Street. Hiking, biking, X-C ski trail networks.
Gunstock Recreation Area, Hiking, biking , X-C ski trail network Gilford Ski, Snowshoe, bike, mountain board, mountain scooter rentals
Biking
Wakefield – A bicycle friendly Community Six loops ranging in length fron 11 to 52 miles long. A bicycle tour booklet is available at the town hall and from the Wakefield Chamber of Commerce Executive Director at Interiors Plus in Sanbornville. $2
Boat Access
COMMUNITY SITE INFORMATION Alton Alton Bay Public Launch About 1/4 mile north of the Route 11 bridge, on Route 11, in a public parking lot. No fee charged. Public parking for trailers about 1/2 mile away. Alton Downing's Landing Just east of the Route 11 bridge. Parking fee charged (Includes launch). Alton West Alton Marina At the junction of Route 11 and Route 11-A. Fee charged (Includes parking). Alton Roberts Cove Marina From the Alton traffic circle, proceed 5 1/2 miles towards Wolfeboro on Rte 28.Turn left onto Roberts Cove Road. Fee charged. Center Harbor Public Docks In town behind Heath's Hardware Store adjacent to town docks. Fee charged. Short walk to parking. Gilford Ames Farm Inn Route 11, 2.2 miles west of Route 11-A. Southwest of Diamond Island. Two launch ramps. Fee charged (Includes parking). Gilford Fay's Boat Yard From Jct. 11/11B, east on route 11 for .1 mile. Turn left onto Varney Point Road. Fee charged. Gilford Gator, Inc., Silver Sands Marina On Route 11B, 1/2 mile northwest of junction 11B/11. Fee charged (Parking included). Laconia/Weirs Christmas Island Weirs Boulevard, 1 1/4 miles south of the Weirs Bridge on the east side of Paugus Bay. Fee charged. Laconia/Weirs Lakeport Landing Marina Southern end of Paugus Bay at the Junction of Elm Street and Union Avenue. Fee charged. Meredith Public Docks, Route 3 Route 3 at the public parking lot between the Mount Washington dock and Heskey Park. Fee charged. Parking for trailers is nearby. Meredith Public Docks, Lovejoy Sands Road North on Route 25/ 2/10 mile from downtown Meredith, turn right onto Pleasant Street as it curves around Meredith Bay. Follow Pleasant Street to Meredith Neck Road. Turn right. Follow for 3 miles and turn left onto Lovejoy Sands Road. Launch is next to Shep Brown's Boat Basin. No fee charged. Parking available. Meredith Meredith Marina 2 Bay Shore Drive. Just off Route 3 on the right between Route 104 and Route 25. Fee charged. Moultonborough Harilla Landing, Long Island From Route 25 and Moultonboro Neck Road, proceed 6 2/10 miles south/east on Moultonboro Neck Road and cross onto Long Island. After crossing bridge, proceed 2 2/10 miles on Long Island Road. Moultonborough Public Launch Turn right onto Moultonboro Neck Road from Route 25. Proceed 6 2/10 miles south/east on Moultonboro Neck Road and cross onto Long Island. Launch site is on the left 2/10 mile after crossing bridge. Parking requires Moultonboro beach & dump sticker. Moultonborough Lee's Mills From Moultonborough Center, proceed 4/10 mile south on Route 25. Turn Left onto Blake Road. At end of Blake Road, turn right onto Lee's Mills Road and proceed to end. No fee charged. Parking available. Moultonborough States Landing From the intersection of Route 109 and Route 25 (at the Moultonborough Airport), proceed south/east on Route 109 for 2 8/10 miles and turn right onto States Landing Road. Follow States Landing Road 1 mile. Tuftonboro Melvin Village Public Landing Off Route 109. No fee charged. Wolfeboro Libby Museum Opposite the Libby Museum on Route 109, 3 1/10 miles northwest of Wolfeboro. No fee charged. No parking. Wolfeboro Goodhue & Hawkins Navy Yard Sewell Road, Wolfeboro. From downtown Wolfeboro, head west on Route 109 for 2/10 mile. Turn left onto Sewell Road and proceed for 1 mile. Wolfeboro Back Bay Marina Bay Street, Wolfeboro. Wolfeboro Public Launch Back Bay. In downtown Wolfeboro, go one block north (away from the main lake) on Railroad Avenue. Launch site is behind the old Wolfeboro railroad terminal. No fee charged. Parking available. Note: to get to the Big Lake you must travel under a bridge with a clearance of only a little over four feet (full lake). Wolfeboro Public Launch Main Street. In the public parking lot behind shops, next to Wolfeboro town docks. No fee charged.
Source of Information
Lakes Region Association
PO Box 430, 260 Route 104
New Hampton, NH 03256
(603) 744-8664 • (800) 60-LAKES
www.lakesregion.org
Paid in Part by the NH Division of Travel & Tourism. For statewide group travel information 603-271-2665, www.visitnh.gov
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Squam Lake, New Hampshire Squam Lake [MAP], the film site for “On Golden Pond”, is known as one of the most peaceful and pristine in the country and offers visitors plenty of opportunity to enjoy its natural beauty Big and Little Squam lakes are naturally spring fed and connected by a channel in Holderness. Big Squam is 6 miles long, 4 miles wide and 98 feet deep with 61 miles of shoreline. Little Squam is 2 miles long, _ mile wide and 84 feet deep. The lake is host to 67 islands.
Squam Lake Towns:
Ashland, Holderness, Sandwich, Center Harbor, Moultonborough
Nature Preserves
• Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Rt. 113, Holderness, NH One Wild Place! Live-black bear, mountain lions & other animals. Hiking trails, boat tours, gardens. See animals up close and learn about their habitats.
• Kirkwood Gardens- Rt. 25, Holderness, NH Beautifully landscaped gardens designed to attract birds and butterflies, open to the public.
• Chamberlain-Reynolds Memorial Forest- 157 acre forest with over a mile of waterfront, several beaches, swamp walk, over 4 miles of hiking trails managed by the Squam Lakes Association
• Moon Island, Bowman Island and Belknap Woods. Operated by the Squam Lakes Association for conservation and low impact recreation.
Major Events
• Snow shoe under a full moon- Program offered by the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center each winter month.
• Snow Shoe Olympics – (early February) offered by the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center.
• New Hampshire Ice Carving Championship – (mid- February) NH lakes Region Professional Cooks Association – Walter’s Basin, Holderness
• 4th of July Celebrations
• Bike Around the Lake July 13, 2003 27-mile fun and challenging ride around Squam that supports the SLA Youth Programs. 9:00 am start. Call for pledge form 968-7336
• Earth Day Events at the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
Squam Lake Islands
• Moon Island – 30-acre island owned and maintained by Squam Lakes Association. Several small beaches available for non-motorized boats.
• Bowman Island- 23-acre island located across a narrow channel from Moon Island. Owned & maintained by the Squam Lakes Association.
• Chocorua Island Chapel- Sunday services held from June to early September. Private Services may be arranged. Donated for the purpose of religious services to the Chocorua Chapel Association who permits quiet, limited use of the island by visitors. For information www.churchisland.org
Hiking in the Squam Range
• Eagle Cliff, Sandwich. A short steep climb offering impressive views of Squam Lake. Hikers may choose to continue on to the western approach to the Red Hill Fire Tower where panoramic views of Winnnipesaukee, Squam and the Ossipee and Belknap Mountains are viewed from the Fire Tower. Maps available from the Squam Lakes Association 603-968-7336.
• Five Finger Point – Holderness Pick up Rt. 113. In Holderness travel about 5 miles to Pinehurst Road. Signs for Rockywold Deephaven Camps. Travel until you see a gate. Pull off to right just before gate to small dirt parking area. Walk through gate, sugar shack on left and signage for trails. Leads to Squam points and coves, scenic. Owned by University of New Hampshire.
• Mount Fayal, Holderness Begin at the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Route 113, Holderness. Trails offer various levels of difficulty. Spectacular views of Little Squam Lake.
• Mount Morgan/Mount Percival- Holderness – Trailheads off Rt. 113- 5 miles from downtown Holderness on left. Wonderful views of Squam Lake. Squam Lakes Association 603-968-7336.
• Rattlesnake Mountain, Rt. 113 Holderness --– Trailheads off Rt. 113- approx. 5 miles from downtown Holderness on right, (after Rockywold Deephaven Camps sign) park on left. Short and Easy Climb, spectacular views. Use caution with children. Steep cliffs at summit.
• Red Hill, Moultonborough (elevation 2,029 feet) Fire tower run by town of Moultonborough Fire Department. Bean Road in Center Harbor 1.4 miles to Shibley Road (fire tower sign) to parking lot with gated jeep road. Distance to tower 1.7 miles. Contact the Lakes Region Conservation Trust for a map 603-279-3246.
Other Recreation
Hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, swimming, boating, shopping, golf, terrific dining, lodging and camping options. Ice-skating, ice fishing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and snow shoeing in the winter months.
Boat Access
•Holderness along the Squam River. NH-113 in Holderness. Launch Ramp is on right, parking left. Parking allowed for up to 24 hours.
•Boat access for canoes, kayaks, sailboats and boats with 25-horsepower of less located at the Squam Lakes Association, US 3, Holderness. Contact the Squam Lakes Association 968-7336 for parking and launch fee information.
Use the links above to explore Lake Winnipesaukee, Lake Winnisquam, Squam Lake, Ossipee Lake, Newfound Lake & Lake Sunapee.
Source Information By
Lakes Region Association
PO Box 430, 260 Route 104
New Hampton, NH 03256
(603) 744-8664 • (800) 60-LAKES
www.lakesregion.org
Paid in Part by the NH Division of Travel & Tourism. For statewide group travel information 603-271-2665, www.visitnh.gov
Squam Lake Towns:
Ashland, Holderness, Sandwich, Center Harbor, Moultonborough
Nature Preserves
• Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Rt. 113, Holderness, NH One Wild Place! Live-black bear, mountain lions & other animals. Hiking trails, boat tours, gardens. See animals up close and learn about their habitats.
• Kirkwood Gardens- Rt. 25, Holderness, NH Beautifully landscaped gardens designed to attract birds and butterflies, open to the public.
• Chamberlain-Reynolds Memorial Forest- 157 acre forest with over a mile of waterfront, several beaches, swamp walk, over 4 miles of hiking trails managed by the Squam Lakes Association
• Moon Island, Bowman Island and Belknap Woods. Operated by the Squam Lakes Association for conservation and low impact recreation.
Major Events
• Snow shoe under a full moon- Program offered by the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center each winter month.
• Snow Shoe Olympics – (early February) offered by the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center.
• New Hampshire Ice Carving Championship – (mid- February) NH lakes Region Professional Cooks Association – Walter’s Basin, Holderness
• 4th of July Celebrations
• Bike Around the Lake July 13, 2003 27-mile fun and challenging ride around Squam that supports the SLA Youth Programs. 9:00 am start. Call for pledge form 968-7336
• Earth Day Events at the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
Squam Lake Islands
• Moon Island – 30-acre island owned and maintained by Squam Lakes Association. Several small beaches available for non-motorized boats.
• Bowman Island- 23-acre island located across a narrow channel from Moon Island. Owned & maintained by the Squam Lakes Association.
• Chocorua Island Chapel- Sunday services held from June to early September. Private Services may be arranged. Donated for the purpose of religious services to the Chocorua Chapel Association who permits quiet, limited use of the island by visitors. For information www.churchisland.org
Hiking in the Squam Range
• Eagle Cliff, Sandwich. A short steep climb offering impressive views of Squam Lake. Hikers may choose to continue on to the western approach to the Red Hill Fire Tower where panoramic views of Winnnipesaukee, Squam and the Ossipee and Belknap Mountains are viewed from the Fire Tower. Maps available from the Squam Lakes Association 603-968-7336.
• Five Finger Point – Holderness Pick up Rt. 113. In Holderness travel about 5 miles to Pinehurst Road. Signs for Rockywold Deephaven Camps. Travel until you see a gate. Pull off to right just before gate to small dirt parking area. Walk through gate, sugar shack on left and signage for trails. Leads to Squam points and coves, scenic. Owned by University of New Hampshire.
• Mount Fayal, Holderness Begin at the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Route 113, Holderness. Trails offer various levels of difficulty. Spectacular views of Little Squam Lake.
• Mount Morgan/Mount Percival- Holderness – Trailheads off Rt. 113- 5 miles from downtown Holderness on left. Wonderful views of Squam Lake. Squam Lakes Association 603-968-7336.
• Rattlesnake Mountain, Rt. 113 Holderness --– Trailheads off Rt. 113- approx. 5 miles from downtown Holderness on right, (after Rockywold Deephaven Camps sign) park on left. Short and Easy Climb, spectacular views. Use caution with children. Steep cliffs at summit.
• Red Hill, Moultonborough (elevation 2,029 feet) Fire tower run by town of Moultonborough Fire Department. Bean Road in Center Harbor 1.4 miles to Shibley Road (fire tower sign) to parking lot with gated jeep road. Distance to tower 1.7 miles. Contact the Lakes Region Conservation Trust for a map 603-279-3246.
Other Recreation
Hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, swimming, boating, shopping, golf, terrific dining, lodging and camping options. Ice-skating, ice fishing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and snow shoeing in the winter months.
Boat Access
•Holderness along the Squam River. NH-113 in Holderness. Launch Ramp is on right, parking left. Parking allowed for up to 24 hours.
•Boat access for canoes, kayaks, sailboats and boats with 25-horsepower of less located at the Squam Lakes Association, US 3, Holderness. Contact the Squam Lakes Association 968-7336 for parking and launch fee information.
Use the links above to explore Lake Winnipesaukee, Lake Winnisquam, Squam Lake, Ossipee Lake, Newfound Lake & Lake Sunapee.
Source Information By
Lakes Region Association
PO Box 430, 260 Route 104
New Hampton, NH 03256
(603) 744-8664 • (800) 60-LAKES
www.lakesregion.org
Paid in Part by the NH Division of Travel & Tourism. For statewide group travel information 603-271-2665, www.visitnh.gov
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Alton, Alton Bay
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The town of Alton, NH is the largest town in the state of New Hampshire. It sits on Lake Winnipesaukees Southeastern border and is called Alton Bay. Alton Bay borders the lake for aproximately 5 miles and has a distinctive charm and personality like no other Lake Winnipesaukee community. Incorporated in 1796, Alton was originally called New Durham Gore but was eventually named after the Alton family. Alton, NH contains 63.9 square miles of land. According to 2000 Census results, the median age of alton is 41.4 years. Being that Alton is one of the southernmost Lakes Region communities it is a great commuter locations for points South.
Alton Central School
Prospect Mountain High School
Ashland
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Ashland Elementary School
Pemi Baker Regional School District
Barnstead
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Barnstead Elementary School
Prospect Mountain High School
Belmont
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The Shaker Regional School District
Bridgewater
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Newfound Area School District
Bristol
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Newfound Area School District
Park: Wellington State Park
Campton
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Campton Elementary School
Pemi Baker Regional School District
Center Harbor
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This beautiful little lakeside town encompasses aproximately 13 miles of land and 2.9 miles of inland water area. Census reports indicate the 2000 population at 996 residents, and 2004 to be at 1,073. The charming center of town is located between Meredith and Moultonboro bays which is where "Center Harbor" lies. You will find some great local restaurants, ice cream parlors, sandwich shops and Senters Market. This marketplace has the local grocery store, quaint country furnishings, a liquor store and the well known Keepsake Quilting. Center Harbor children are a part of the Interlakes school system which is located in the nearby community of Meredith, NH. Lake Winnipesaukee and Squam Lake are both found in this small community, where real estate values begin in the high $100,000's to Multi-Million dollar Luxury Homes.
Inter Lakes Cooperative School District
Freedom
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Freedom Elementary School
Conway School District
Gilford
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Gilford School District
Parks: Ellacoya State Park
Camping: Ellacoya State Park
Gilmanton
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Gilmanton Elementary k-8
Gilford School District 9-12
Grafton
Community Profile
Hebron
Community Profile
Newfound Area School District
Holderness
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Holderness Central School
Pemi Baker Regional School District
Laconia
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Laconia School District
Parks: Ahern State Park; Endicott Rock
Meredith
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Meredith New Hampshire is a small, picturesque lakeside resort community located in Central New Hampshire's Lakes Region. The town is bordered by Lake Winnipesaukee on its Northeast border, Lake Winnisquam on its Southeast border, Lake Waukewan on its Northwest and Lake Wicwas on its South. Incorporated in 1768 and named after Sir William Meredith, this towns population was estimated at 4,837 in 1990 and currently estimated at 6,352. Meredith, NH is located in Belknap County and a part of the Interlakes School System. You will find many quaint shops, restaurants, and fabulous accomodations including B&B's, Inns, Cottages, and Luxury Lakefront Homes for rent and sale. There are many styles of Real Estate in the Meredith. NH area including single family homes, condos, multi family homes, and Luxury Lakefront Homes and Land.
Inter-Lakes School District
Madison
Madison School District
Conway School District
Community Profile
Park: Madison Boulder Natural Area
Moultonboro
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Whether you spell it Moultonboro or Moultonborough this small town has a lot to offer. For instance, this town has the most Lake Winnipesaukee waterfront of any town around the lake. It is bounded to its Southwest by Winnipesaukee and Squam Lake to its Northwest corner. Lake Kanasatka is a fabulous fishing lake located one half mile north and 9 vertical miles higher than Lake Winnipesaukee. Need fishing gear, Licenses & Tackle visit Conways Bait and Tackle (30 years in Business) located on Rte. 25 is in the west part of the town. Moultonboro has the small town lifestyle that many search for in their primary or vacation getaway destination. In my opinion Moultonboro, NH has a great school system and is comprised of Moultonboro Central School and Moultonboro Academy (Pre-K through 12th grade). Across the street from the school is one Child care facility in the town which works with the Moultoboro school programs to make life a little easier for families and their busy schedules. The population of Moultonboro for the year 2000 was 4,520 and for 2004 4,892 according to Census statistics. The median age is 46.6 years.
Moultonboro School District
New Hampton
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New Found Area School District
Ossipee
Governor Wentworth School District
Community Profile
Rumney
Russell Elementary School
Pemi-Baker Regional School District
Community Profile
Sanbornton
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Winnisquam Regional School District
Sandwich
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Sandwich Central School
Inter-Lakes School District
Tamworth
Community Profile
Park: White Lake State Park
Thornton
Community Profile
Tuftonboro
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TUFTONBORO, NH
Tuftonboro, NH Community Contact Town of Tuftonboro
Cathy Pounder, Administrative Assistant
Town Hall, PO Box 98
Tuftonboro, NH 03816
Telephone (603) 569-4539 Fax (603) 569-4328 E-mail selectmen@tuftonboro.org Web Site www.tuftonboro.org
Municipal Office Hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 9 am - 12 noon, 1 pm - 4 pm, and Thursday, 9 am - 12 noon
County Carroll Labor Market Area Wolfeboro NH LMA Tourism Region Lakes Planning Commission Lakes Region Regional Development Wentworth Economic Development Corp.
Election Districts US Congress District 1 Executive Council District 1 State Senate District 3 State Representative Carroll County District 4 Incorporated: 1795
Origin: Tuftonboro was owned by just one man, John Tufton Mason, for whom the town was named. Mason was heir to the Masonian Claim, the undivided lands of northern New Hampshire, which he sold to a group of Portsmouth merchants in 1746. These merchants were thereafter known as the Masonian Proprietors. They disposed of the land via grants to prospective settlers prior to the Revolution. The Tuftonboro grant was issued in 1750 by the Proprietors, and the town was incorporated in 1795. Between 1799 and 1863, six Winnipesaukee islands were annexed to Tuftonboro.
Villages and Place Names: Center Tuftonboro, Federal Corner, Melvin Village, Mirror Lake, Tuftonboro Corner, Union Wharf, Wawbeek
Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 109 residents in 1790
Population Trends: Population change for Tuftonboro totaled 1,467 over 50 years, from 697 in 1950 to 2,164 in 2000. The largest decennial percent change was an increase of 65 percent between 1970 and 1980, which followed a 34 percent increase between 1960 and 1970. The 2006 Census estimate for Tuftonboro was 2,407 residents, which ranked 121st among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
Population Density, 2006: 59.3 persons per square mile of land area. Tuftonboro contains 40.6 square miles of land area and 8.8 square miles of inland water area.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES Type of Government Selectmen Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2005 $2,528,614 Budget: School Appropriations, 2004-2005 $4,693,257 Zoning Ordinance 2003/05 Master Plan 2006 Capitol Improvement Plan Yes Industrial Plans Reviewed By Planning Board
Boards and Commissions Elected: Selectmen; Budget; Library; Cemetery; Checklist; Trust Funds Appointed: Planning; Conservation; Zoning; Parks & Recreation
Public Library Tuftonboro Free
EMERGENCY SERVICES Police Department Full-time Fire Department Full-time & volunteer Town Fire Insurance Rating 9/10 Emergency Medical Service Volunteer
Nearest Hospital(s) Distance Staffed Beds Huggins Hospital, Wolfeboro 8 miles 25
UTILITIES Electric Supplier PSNH; NH Electric Coop; Wolfeboro Natural Gas Supplier None Water Supplier Private wells
Sanitation Private septic Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant No Solid Waste Disposal Curbside Trash Pickup None Pay-As-You-Throw Program No Recycling Voluntary
Telephone Company Verizon; TDS Cellular Telephone Access Yes Cable Television Access Yes Public Access Television Station Yes High Speed Internet Service: Business Yes Residential Yes
PROPERTY TAXES (NH Dept. of Revenue Adminstration) 2006 Total Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) $7.06 2006 Equalization Ratio 88.4 2006 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) $6.24
2006 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type Residential Land and Buildings 96.8% Commercial Land and Buildings 2.4% Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other 0.7%
HOUSING (NH Office of Energy and Planning) 2006 Total Housing Units 2,272 2006 Single-Family Units 1,976 Single-Family Permits Issued, Net Change of Units 25 2006 Multi-Family Units 137 Multi-Family Permits Issued, Net Change of Units 0 2006 Manufactured Housing Units 159 DEMOGRAPHICS (US Census Bureau) Total Population Community County 2006 2,407 47,475 2000 2,164 43,918 1990 1,832 35,526 1980 1,500 27,929 1970 910 18,548
Census 2000 Demographics Population by Gender Male 1,059 Female 1,089
Population by Age Group Under age 5 101 Age 5 to 19 357 Age 20 to 34 246 Age 35 to 54 659 Age 55 to 64 310 Age 65 and over 475 Median Age 47.7 years
Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over High school graduate or higher 90.4% Bachelor's degree or higher 29.3%
ANNUAL INCOME, 1999 (US Census Bureau) Per capita income $25,070 Median 4-person family income $51,875 Median household income $45,729
Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers Male $36,181 Female $27,109
Families below the poverty level 4.4%
LABOR FORCE (NHES - ELMI) Annual Average 1996 2006 Civilian Labor Force 954 1,280 Employed 915 1,241 Unemployed 39 39 Unemployment Rate 4.1% 3.0%
EMPLOYMENT & WAGES (NHES - ELMI) Annual Average Covered Employment 1996 2006 Goods Producing Industries Average Employment 108 73 Average Weekly Wage $604 $632 Service Providing Industries Average Employment 192 276 Average Weekly Wage $336 $627 Total Private Industry Average Employment 300 349 Average Weekly Wage $433 $628 Government (Federal, State, and Local) Average Employment 22 76 Average Weekly Wage $382 $546 Total, Private plus Government Average Employment 322 425 Average Weekly Wage $429 $613 n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards
EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES (NH Dept. of Education) Schools students attend: Grades K-12 are part of Governor Wentworth Regional (Brookfield, Effingham, New Durham, Ossipee, Tuftonboro, Wolfeboro) District: SAU 49 Career Technology Center(s): Region 9 Vocational Technical Center, Wolfeboro Region: 09 Educational Facilities Elementary Middle/Junior High High School Private/Parochial Number of Schools 1 Grade Levels K 1-6 Total Enrollment 168 NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2007: Total Facilities: 4 Total Capacity: 108 Nearest Community/Technical College: Laconia Nearest Colleges or Universities: Plymouth State University
LARGEST BUSINESSES PRODUCT/SERVICE EMPLOYEES ESTABLISHED PAK 2000 Polyethylene bags 65 1974 Audio Plex Electronics 20 1993 MYTY, Inc. Marina 10 1989 New England Techni-Coil Magnet, coil manufacturing 10 1995
TRANSPORTATION (Distance estimated from city / town hall) Road Access US Routes State Routes 109, 109A, 171 Nearest Interstate, Exit Spaulding Tpk., Exit 18; I-93, Exit 24 Distance 23 miles; 28 miles Railroad No Public Transportation No Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation Moultonborough Airport Runway 3,475 ft. asphalt Lighted? Yes Navigational Aids? No Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service Portland (ME) International Distance 60 miles Number of Passsenger Airlines Serving Airport 7
Driving distance to selected cities: Manchester, NH 58 miles Portland, ME 62 miles Boston, MA 109 miles New York City, NY 320 miles Montreal, Quebec 241 miles
COMMUTING TO WORK (US Census) Workers 16 years and over Drove alone, car/truck/van 76.7% Carpooled, car/truck/van 10.2% Public transportation 0.5% Walked 2.2% Other Means 1.0% Worked at home 9.3% Mean Travel Time to Work 30.1 minutes Percent of Working Residents: Working in community of residence 27% Commuting to another NH community 66% Commuting out-of-state 7% RECREATION, ATTRACTIONS, AND EVENTS Municipal Parks YMCA/YWCA Boys Club/Girls Club Golf Courses Swimming: Indoor Facility Swimming: Outdoor Facility Tennis Courts: Indoor Faclity Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility Bowling Facilities Museums Cinemas Performing Arts Facilities Tourists Attractions X Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H) X Youth Sports: Baseball X Youth Sports: Soccer X Youth Sports: Football X Youth Sports: Basketball X Youth Sports: Hockey Campgrounds X Fishing/Hunting X Boating/Marinas X Snowmobile Trails Bicycle Trails X Cross Country Skiing X Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area X Overnight or Day Camps Nearest Ski Area(s): Mt Cranmore, Attitash, Gunstock Other: Summer Camps
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, 2007. Community Response Received 08/10/07
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Governor Wentworth Regional School District
Tilton
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Winnisquam Regional School District
Wakefield
Community Profile
Waterville Valley
Community Profile
Wolfeboro
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Governor Wentworth Regional School District
Parks: Governor Wentworth Historic Site; Wentworth State Park
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Alton, Alton Bay
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The town of Alton, NH is the largest town in the state of New Hampshire. It sits on Lake Winnipesaukees Southeastern border and is called Alton Bay. Alton Bay borders the lake for aproximately 5 miles and has a distinctive charm and personality like no other Lake Winnipesaukee community. Incorporated in 1796, Alton was originally called New Durham Gore but was eventually named after the Alton family. Alton, NH contains 63.9 square miles of land. According to 2000 Census results, the median age of alton is 41.4 years. Being that Alton is one of the southernmost Lakes Region communities it is a great commuter locations for points South.
Alton Central School
Prospect Mountain High School
Ashland
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Ashland Elementary School
Pemi Baker Regional School District
Barnstead
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Barnstead Elementary School
Prospect Mountain High School
Belmont
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The Shaker Regional School District
Bridgewater
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Newfound Area School District
Bristol
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Newfound Area School District
Park: Wellington State Park
Campton
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Campton Elementary School
Pemi Baker Regional School District
Center Harbor
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This beautiful little lakeside town encompasses aproximately 13 miles of land and 2.9 miles of inland water area. Census reports indicate the 2000 population at 996 residents, and 2004 to be at 1,073. The charming center of town is located between Meredith and Moultonboro bays which is where "Center Harbor" lies. You will find some great local restaurants, ice cream parlors, sandwich shops and Senters Market. This marketplace has the local grocery store, quaint country furnishings, a liquor store and the well known Keepsake Quilting. Center Harbor children are a part of the Interlakes school system which is located in the nearby community of Meredith, NH. Lake Winnipesaukee and Squam Lake are both found in this small community, where real estate values begin in the high $100,000's to Multi-Million dollar Luxury Homes.
Inter Lakes Cooperative School District
Freedom
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Freedom Elementary School
Conway School District
Gilford
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Gilford School District
Parks: Ellacoya State Park
Camping: Ellacoya State Park
Gilmanton
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Gilmanton Elementary k-8
Gilford School District 9-12
Grafton
Community Profile
Hebron
Community Profile
Newfound Area School District
Holderness
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Holderness Central School
Pemi Baker Regional School District
Laconia
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Laconia School District
Parks: Ahern State Park; Endicott Rock
Meredith
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Meredith New Hampshire is a small, picturesque lakeside resort community located in Central New Hampshire's Lakes Region. The town is bordered by Lake Winnipesaukee on its Northeast border, Lake Winnisquam on its Southeast border, Lake Waukewan on its Northwest and Lake Wicwas on its South. Incorporated in 1768 and named after Sir William Meredith, this towns population was estimated at 4,837 in 1990 and currently estimated at 6,352. Meredith, NH is located in Belknap County and a part of the Interlakes School System. You will find many quaint shops, restaurants, and fabulous accomodations including B&B's, Inns, Cottages, and Luxury Lakefront Homes for rent and sale. There are many styles of Real Estate in the Meredith. NH area including single family homes, condos, multi family homes, and Luxury Lakefront Homes and Land.
Inter-Lakes School District
Madison
Madison School District
Conway School District
Community Profile
Park: Madison Boulder Natural Area
Moultonboro
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Whether you spell it Moultonboro or Moultonborough this small town has a lot to offer. For instance, this town has the most Lake Winnipesaukee waterfront of any town around the lake. It is bounded to its Southwest by Winnipesaukee and Squam Lake to its Northwest corner. Lake Kanasatka is a fabulous fishing lake located one half mile north and 9 vertical miles higher than Lake Winnipesaukee. Need fishing gear, Licenses & Tackle visit Conways Bait and Tackle (30 years in Business) located on Rte. 25 is in the west part of the town. Moultonboro has the small town lifestyle that many search for in their primary or vacation getaway destination. In my opinion Moultonboro, NH has a great school system and is comprised of Moultonboro Central School and Moultonboro Academy (Pre-K through 12th grade). Across the street from the school is one Child care facility in the town which works with the Moultoboro school programs to make life a little easier for families and their busy schedules. The population of Moultonboro for the year 2000 was 4,520 and for 2004 4,892 according to Census statistics. The median age is 46.6 years.
Moultonboro School District
New Hampton
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New Found Area School District
Ossipee
Governor Wentworth School District
Community Profile
Rumney
Russell Elementary School
Pemi-Baker Regional School District
Community Profile
Sanbornton
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Winnisquam Regional School District
Sandwich
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Sandwich Central School
Inter-Lakes School District
Tamworth
Community Profile
Park: White Lake State Park
Thornton
Community Profile
Tuftonboro
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TUFTONBORO, NH
Tuftonboro, NH Community Contact Town of Tuftonboro
Cathy Pounder, Administrative Assistant
Town Hall, PO Box 98
Tuftonboro, NH 03816
Telephone (603) 569-4539 Fax (603) 569-4328 E-mail selectmen@tuftonboro.org Web Site www.tuftonboro.org
Municipal Office Hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 9 am - 12 noon, 1 pm - 4 pm, and Thursday, 9 am - 12 noon
County Carroll Labor Market Area Wolfeboro NH LMA Tourism Region Lakes Planning Commission Lakes Region Regional Development Wentworth Economic Development Corp.
Election Districts US Congress District 1 Executive Council District 1 State Senate District 3 State Representative Carroll County District 4 Incorporated: 1795
Origin: Tuftonboro was owned by just one man, John Tufton Mason, for whom the town was named. Mason was heir to the Masonian Claim, the undivided lands of northern New Hampshire, which he sold to a group of Portsmouth merchants in 1746. These merchants were thereafter known as the Masonian Proprietors. They disposed of the land via grants to prospective settlers prior to the Revolution. The Tuftonboro grant was issued in 1750 by the Proprietors, and the town was incorporated in 1795. Between 1799 and 1863, six Winnipesaukee islands were annexed to Tuftonboro.
Villages and Place Names: Center Tuftonboro, Federal Corner, Melvin Village, Mirror Lake, Tuftonboro Corner, Union Wharf, Wawbeek
Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 109 residents in 1790
Population Trends: Population change for Tuftonboro totaled 1,467 over 50 years, from 697 in 1950 to 2,164 in 2000. The largest decennial percent change was an increase of 65 percent between 1970 and 1980, which followed a 34 percent increase between 1960 and 1970. The 2006 Census estimate for Tuftonboro was 2,407 residents, which ranked 121st among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
Population Density, 2006: 59.3 persons per square mile of land area. Tuftonboro contains 40.6 square miles of land area and 8.8 square miles of inland water area.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES Type of Government Selectmen Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2005 $2,528,614 Budget: School Appropriations, 2004-2005 $4,693,257 Zoning Ordinance 2003/05 Master Plan 2006 Capitol Improvement Plan Yes Industrial Plans Reviewed By Planning Board
Boards and Commissions Elected: Selectmen; Budget; Library; Cemetery; Checklist; Trust Funds Appointed: Planning; Conservation; Zoning; Parks & Recreation
Public Library Tuftonboro Free
EMERGENCY SERVICES Police Department Full-time Fire Department Full-time & volunteer Town Fire Insurance Rating 9/10 Emergency Medical Service Volunteer
Nearest Hospital(s) Distance Staffed Beds Huggins Hospital, Wolfeboro 8 miles 25
UTILITIES Electric Supplier PSNH; NH Electric Coop; Wolfeboro Natural Gas Supplier None Water Supplier Private wells
Sanitation Private septic Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant No Solid Waste Disposal Curbside Trash Pickup None Pay-As-You-Throw Program No Recycling Voluntary
Telephone Company Verizon; TDS Cellular Telephone Access Yes Cable Television Access Yes Public Access Television Station Yes High Speed Internet Service: Business Yes Residential Yes
PROPERTY TAXES (NH Dept. of Revenue Adminstration) 2006 Total Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) $7.06 2006 Equalization Ratio 88.4 2006 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) $6.24
2006 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type Residential Land and Buildings 96.8% Commercial Land and Buildings 2.4% Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other 0.7%
HOUSING (NH Office of Energy and Planning) 2006 Total Housing Units 2,272 2006 Single-Family Units 1,976 Single-Family Permits Issued, Net Change of Units 25 2006 Multi-Family Units 137 Multi-Family Permits Issued, Net Change of Units 0 2006 Manufactured Housing Units 159 DEMOGRAPHICS (US Census Bureau) Total Population Community County 2006 2,407 47,475 2000 2,164 43,918 1990 1,832 35,526 1980 1,500 27,929 1970 910 18,548
Census 2000 Demographics Population by Gender Male 1,059 Female 1,089
Population by Age Group Under age 5 101 Age 5 to 19 357 Age 20 to 34 246 Age 35 to 54 659 Age 55 to 64 310 Age 65 and over 475 Median Age 47.7 years
Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over High school graduate or higher 90.4% Bachelor's degree or higher 29.3%
ANNUAL INCOME, 1999 (US Census Bureau) Per capita income $25,070 Median 4-person family income $51,875 Median household income $45,729
Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers Male $36,181 Female $27,109
Families below the poverty level 4.4%
LABOR FORCE (NHES - ELMI) Annual Average 1996 2006 Civilian Labor Force 954 1,280 Employed 915 1,241 Unemployed 39 39 Unemployment Rate 4.1% 3.0%
EMPLOYMENT & WAGES (NHES - ELMI) Annual Average Covered Employment 1996 2006 Goods Producing Industries Average Employment 108 73 Average Weekly Wage $604 $632 Service Providing Industries Average Employment 192 276 Average Weekly Wage $336 $627 Total Private Industry Average Employment 300 349 Average Weekly Wage $433 $628 Government (Federal, State, and Local) Average Employment 22 76 Average Weekly Wage $382 $546 Total, Private plus Government Average Employment 322 425 Average Weekly Wage $429 $613 n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards
EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES (NH Dept. of Education) Schools students attend: Grades K-12 are part of Governor Wentworth Regional (Brookfield, Effingham, New Durham, Ossipee, Tuftonboro, Wolfeboro) District: SAU 49 Career Technology Center(s): Region 9 Vocational Technical Center, Wolfeboro Region: 09 Educational Facilities Elementary Middle/Junior High High School Private/Parochial Number of Schools 1 Grade Levels K 1-6 Total Enrollment 168 NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2007: Total Facilities: 4 Total Capacity: 108 Nearest Community/Technical College: Laconia Nearest Colleges or Universities: Plymouth State University
LARGEST BUSINESSES PRODUCT/SERVICE EMPLOYEES ESTABLISHED PAK 2000 Polyethylene bags 65 1974 Audio Plex Electronics 20 1993 MYTY, Inc. Marina 10 1989 New England Techni-Coil Magnet, coil manufacturing 10 1995
TRANSPORTATION (Distance estimated from city / town hall) Road Access US Routes State Routes 109, 109A, 171 Nearest Interstate, Exit Spaulding Tpk., Exit 18; I-93, Exit 24 Distance 23 miles; 28 miles Railroad No Public Transportation No Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation Moultonborough Airport Runway 3,475 ft. asphalt Lighted? Yes Navigational Aids? No Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service Portland (ME) International Distance 60 miles Number of Passsenger Airlines Serving Airport 7
Driving distance to selected cities: Manchester, NH 58 miles Portland, ME 62 miles Boston, MA 109 miles New York City, NY 320 miles Montreal, Quebec 241 miles
COMMUTING TO WORK (US Census) Workers 16 years and over Drove alone, car/truck/van 76.7% Carpooled, car/truck/van 10.2% Public transportation 0.5% Walked 2.2% Other Means 1.0% Worked at home 9.3% Mean Travel Time to Work 30.1 minutes Percent of Working Residents: Working in community of residence 27% Commuting to another NH community 66% Commuting out-of-state 7% RECREATION, ATTRACTIONS, AND EVENTS Municipal Parks YMCA/YWCA Boys Club/Girls Club Golf Courses Swimming: Indoor Facility Swimming: Outdoor Facility Tennis Courts: Indoor Faclity Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility Bowling Facilities Museums Cinemas Performing Arts Facilities Tourists Attractions X Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H) X Youth Sports: Baseball X Youth Sports: Soccer X Youth Sports: Football X Youth Sports: Basketball X Youth Sports: Hockey Campgrounds X Fishing/Hunting X Boating/Marinas X Snowmobile Trails Bicycle Trails X Cross Country Skiing X Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area X Overnight or Day Camps Nearest Ski Area(s): Mt Cranmore, Attitash, Gunstock Other: Summer Camps
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, 2007. Community Response Received 08/10/07
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Governor Wentworth Regional School District
Tilton
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Winnisquam Regional School District
Wakefield
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Waterville Valley
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Wolfeboro
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Governor Wentworth Regional School District
Parks: Governor Wentworth Historic Site; Wentworth State Park
- Michele Fausnacht
- REALTOR®, ABR, CLHMS
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"My wife & I worked with Michele for about 6-7 months to find a week-end get-away, on a lake, for the next 3-5 years and eventually our retirement home. They say the third time is the charm, well it was in our case. Twice we got to the P&S signed by us, only to have the sellers pull out at the 11th hour. Discouraged can't describe how we felt, but Michele kept our spirit alive and never gave up. Today we have EXACTLY what we were looking for and could not be more pleased."
Buyers, Dick King & Marsha Bierman
"We had a great experience working with Michele. She is knowledgeable about the lakes region, professional and very personable. She helped us to find exactly what we were looking for in a short period of time. We especially appreciated her expertise as we navigated through the purchase process. We would refer friends and family looking to buy in the area without hesitation."
Buyers, Mark & Deb Thiboutot
"Michele, we had absolutely the best experience with you as our agent in this house hunting process! You were very professional throughout; you knew the market well, and not only did you show us a ton of properties – you knew all the details on each, and were able to answer our million and one questions on every one of them! We were very comfortable going through the offer and closing process, because we felt like you had everything covered. Anything that needed doing, you knew the how, when and why of it all. You definitely made it easy – it was great working with you! "
(and would you believe, we found your website online, and you were our first and only cold call to a realtor – we definitely lucked out!)Thanks again…
Buyers, Terry and Michael Giannetto
In The summer of 2004 I employed Michele Fausnacht to market two homes owned by my family on Governor's Island, Gilford, NH. These properties were unique and elegant in a quiet, understated way. In her efforts Michele consistently demonstrated thorough competence. She is honest, knowledgeable, prompt, courteous and always professional. Michele was very helpful in guiding me through all the background preparations and she showed great creativity in delveloping a marketing plan and following through with it. She helped me to arrive at an accurate evaluation of the properties and was very insightful in analyzing offers as they came into us. In negotiations with the individual who ultimately purchased both properties Michele consistently put my best interests first. In every way I believe that Michele Fausnacht was the ingredient that made my family's efforts a success. Were I to again be in the real estate market, as either buyer or seller, I would turn to Michele.
Seller, John Warner, IV
President, Moore & Warner Farm Management
Buyers, Dick King & Marsha Bierman
"We had a great experience working with Michele. She is knowledgeable about the lakes region, professional and very personable. She helped us to find exactly what we were looking for in a short period of time. We especially appreciated her expertise as we navigated through the purchase process. We would refer friends and family looking to buy in the area without hesitation."
Buyers, Mark & Deb Thiboutot
"Michele, we had absolutely the best experience with you as our agent in this house hunting process! You were very professional throughout; you knew the market well, and not only did you show us a ton of properties – you knew all the details on each, and were able to answer our million and one questions on every one of them! We were very comfortable going through the offer and closing process, because we felt like you had everything covered. Anything that needed doing, you knew the how, when and why of it all. You definitely made it easy – it was great working with you! "
(and would you believe, we found your website online, and you were our first and only cold call to a realtor – we definitely lucked out!)Thanks again…
Buyers, Terry and Michael Giannetto
In The summer of 2004 I employed Michele Fausnacht to market two homes owned by my family on Governor's Island, Gilford, NH. These properties were unique and elegant in a quiet, understated way. In her efforts Michele consistently demonstrated thorough competence. She is honest, knowledgeable, prompt, courteous and always professional. Michele was very helpful in guiding me through all the background preparations and she showed great creativity in delveloping a marketing plan and following through with it. She helped me to arrive at an accurate evaluation of the properties and was very insightful in analyzing offers as they came into us. In negotiations with the individual who ultimately purchased both properties Michele consistently put my best interests first. In every way I believe that Michele Fausnacht was the ingredient that made my family's efforts a success. Were I to again be in the real estate market, as either buyer or seller, I would turn to Michele.
Seller, John Warner, IV
President, Moore & Warner Farm Management
