Best town to retire in?

LadyJane · 06-26-2009, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BGB2

I'm curious about the experiences of "flatlanders" who retired to the lakes region. Any observations from recent retirees to to the lakes region? No urgency.

I've talked with a lot of folks around the Meredith area who are "transplants" from Mass. and Ct. They all seem very, very happy that they made the move.
By the way, in the book "Retirement Places Rated", they rate the Lake Winnepesaukee region in the top 10 places in the USA to live, based on a multitude of criteria which includes climate, services, ambiance, safety, cost of living, the economy, etc.
I live in Ct. too, and while some folks here have the idea that it's SO much colder "up there", it really isn't. And I DO think you have more sunshine days than we have, although.....there aren't too many of those for any of us lately.

TOAD · 06-26-2009, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BGB2

I'm curious about the experiences of "flatlanders" who retired to the lakes region. Any observations from recent retirees to to the lakes region? No urgency.

Quote:

Originally Posted by LadyJane

I've talked with a lot of folks around the Meredith area who are "transplants" from Mass. and Ct. They all seem very, very happy that they made the move.
By the way, in the book "Retirement Places Rated", they rate the Lake Winnepesaukee region in the top 10 places in the USA to live, based on a multitude of criteria which includes climate, services, ambiance, safety, cost of living, the economy, etc.
I live in Ct. too, and while some folks here have the idea that it's SO much colder "up there", it really isn't. And I DO think you have more sunshine days than we have, although.....there aren't too many of those for any of us lately.

Great question!...who has made the move and are you happy you did?

I'm 99.9% sure I will be happy up there but others may have experienced negatives that make them wish they hadn't.

Opinions and thoughts appreciated.

Zee · 06-27-2009, 02:43 PM

We retired and moved to Tuftonboro from Massachusetts last year. We built our home about 4 years ago and were spending weekends and vacations here. We do not have (nor could we afford waterfront). This has been one of the best decisions we have made. Even without waterfront we spend a great deal of time on the water. We decided on Tuftonboro because of the solitude. It is the quietest town on the lake but we are only 6 miles from Wolfeboro if we want people.

Tuftonboro taxes are much lower than we were paying for our central Mass. home. No income tax on our pensions will help as well. Yes, we are further away from the big box stores but we have gotten used to combining trips. We find we are spending less on stuff we find we really didn't need. We buy less compulsively. We also enjoy winter here as we are snow machiners. Its tough to do that in Mass. We are closer to the mountains and the lake we love.

Mr. V · 06-27-2009, 05:42 PM

What about the quality and availability of health care?

Laconia is a pretty small place, and the hospital isn't very big.

TOAD · 07-08-2009, 06:56 AM

Are there any stained glass suppliers/retail/teaching establishments in or around the Lakes Region? I work quite a bit in this art form and intend to do more after retirement.

Can't find anything on the internet/google for this.

Thanks.

06-27-2009, 02:43 PM	#3
Zee Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Union Wharf, Tuftonboro Posts: 173 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 1 Post	Happy with Decision! We retired and moved to Tuftonboro from Massachusetts last year. We built our home about 4 years ago and were spending weekends and vacations here. We do not have (nor could we afford waterfront). This has been one of the best decisions we have made. Even without waterfront we spend a great deal of time on the water. We decided on Tuftonboro because of the solitude. It is the quietest town on the lake but we are only 6 miles from Wolfeboro if we want people. Tuftonboro taxes are much lower than we were paying for our central Mass. home. No income tax on our pensions will help as well. Yes, we are further away from the big box stores but we have gotten used to combining trips. We find we are spending less on stuff we find we really didn't need. We buy less compulsively. We also enjoy winter here as we are snow machiners. Its tough to do that in Mass. We are closer to the mountains and the lake we love.

07-08-2009, 06:56 AM	#5
TOAD Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Soon to be Moultonboro Posts: 258 Thanks: 1 Thanked 81 Times in 34 Posts	Are there any stained glass suppliers/retail/teaching establishments in or around the Lakes Region? I work quite a bit in this art form and intend to do more after retirement. Can't find anything on the internet/google for this. Thanks. __________________ "Government is not reason, it is not eloquence, it is force; like fire, a troublesome servant and a fearful master. Never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action.....Unknown....but attributed to George Washington

06-27-2009, 05:42 PM	#4
Mr. V Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: the left coast (Portland)and West Alton Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 66 Thanked 260 Times in 178 Posts	What about the quality and availability of health care? Laconia is a pretty small place, and the hospital isn't very big.