Hello,
We are a family of four with two young children and we are planning a move from MA to NH in the next year or so. We have spent some time up there and love the state. We are aiming for the lakes region but I'm also considering the Exeter area because good public schools are a must. I just have some questions if you don't mind
We really like Wolfeboro. I love the charm of the area! I can't seem to be able to find out the population of the town though. I've seen it at around 3000 on one site and over 6000 on another. Anybody know which one is accurate?
My husband really likes Tuftonboro but I'm afraid it may be too far from any ammenities.
I like Meredith but the husband says he thinks it too touristy. Is it really any more so than Wolfeboro?
Alton is also on our list but I just read a thread on here that complains of new overdevelopment. That is a big concern for us and is one of the reasons we are leaving MA. Is there a lot of building in other towns as well? We've also heard it's very windy there??
We may also look into Gilford although I think it's a bit bigger (population-wise) than what we want.
One more question...where do people in the lakes region shop? I know there's an IGA in Wolfeboro and a couple of Hannafords around but what about other stuff? Where we live now there are 3 Targets, 2 Home Depots, a Lowes and just about every other store on the planet within very easy driving distance from our home. I realize it will be different up there but will a trip to Target or Kohl's have to be an all day excursion?
Thanks so much for any input!!