Alton/ Wolfboro recommendations?

[Newcomers]

Hi-

We just moved to the area in earlier this month. The boxes are now under control and we are unpacked. We will be living here year round and find this website and the people on it incredible!

We are beginning to find our way around the area but could benefit greatly from any advice you would be nice enough to pass along to us. Nothing is too basic as we would benefit from knowing what business to know for everything from where to get a haircut to your choice for getting car repairs and everything in between!

Thanks for any response you send to this post!

[Jeanzb1]

WELCOME to the Lakes Region!!!! And, yes, this forum is invaluable for all the shared information. You will definitely enjoy it!!

[Sandy Island fan]

Welcome to the prettiest place on earth!
I hope others will chime in with specifics, but there is a Newcomers group in Wolfeboro. When our former camp director moved to the area, his wife and mother got into the group. The group has come to Sandy Island for lunches and activities, but that's about all I know. Perhaps the Chamber of Commerce would have info on contacts, if someone here doesn't.

[Descant]

Welcome to the area. Anybody who can survive a few years of lean winters and busy summers is likely to be very customer oriented. Summary, there aren't many around here to stay away from. We particularly liked Great Northern Cleaning Service. They'll do once a week or once a year.

http://www.greatnortherncleaning.com...nd-service.php

[ghfromaltonbay]

Jerry's Barber shop in Alton is good for men's haircuts - both Gerard and Andy cut hair and the place is a good source for local news and other info. If you don't have a washer and dryer, the Laundromat behind the post office in Alton is super. Even if you have a washer and dryer, we use their larger 4 and 6 load machines to do quilts, sleeping bags, etc.

[Cindido]

Hello and welcome! We moved to the Wolfeboro side of Alton Bay this past October. We've found this forum very helpful for all the questions you might have.

We also joined the Wolfeboro Newcomers Club and have been enjoying many club activities with them. In fact, their monthly breakfast is coming up which is a great way meet the members and hear about upcoming activities.

Please contact me if you'd like further info

[MissSmall]

Welcome to Wolfeboro too !
Must be something that is attracting all of us 'newbies' to Wolfeboro
Am in the same 'boat' unpacking boxes and boxes...
And "ditto" to how helpful this website is . . .
Hope to meet you in town one of these days!

[Alton Lady]

Welcome!! I have been impressed with the service at Wayne's Transmission on Main St in Alton (they handle all repairs, not just transmissions). Honest, reasonably priced, quick service. Fiddlehead Farms on Main St is THE place for great produce, seafood and meats, and they run some incredible specials. Hours are limited in winter to TH through SUN. If you have young ones in your family, the library on Main St has some nice programs, and in the summer Alton Parks and Rec has some fun activities.

If there is anything particular you are looking for, just ask!!

[CateP]

Hi all. As a recent Wolfeboro arrival I would say that one of the best ways to get to know the area and meet some people is to join some local groups and go to local events. Subscribe to the "Granite State News" and find out what's happening. Go downtown and strike up conversations. Hang out at any of the local eateries that let you hang out. (Nolans, Downtown Grille, Lydia's)

There is SO much to do here, you could be busy every night. If you are retired, you could be busy every DAY and night So many great organizations with volunteers. (If you are into theatre, consider getting involved with the Village Players. Fun group and instant social life.)

Winter is actually the best time to discover who lives here year-round. Other times of the year the population totally changes.

I have had a wonderful time discovering services in the area and find there is basically everything I need including very good medical and dental services. If you are looking for recommendations for any particular service, PM me and I'll give you names and numbers.

[Newcomers]

Originally Posted by Cindido

Hello and welcome! We moved to the Wolfeboro side of Alton Bay this past October. We've found this forum very helpful for all the questions you might have.

We also joined the Wolfeboro Newcomers Club and have been enjoying many club activities with them. In fact, their monthly breakfast is coming up which is a great way meet the members and hear about upcoming activities.

Please contact me if you'd like further info

We very much enjoyed meeting lots of folks at the Breakfast - everyone was kind and helpful! We highly recommend this well organized group!

[A&B_Lock_NH]

Welcome to the area! Once your all settled in it's always a safe idea to have your locks changed from the current key. Deadbolts are highly recommended for the majority of the door's security they provide and discounts on your home owners insurance for having them on all exterior doors. Again, welcome to the area and if we could help let us know! 527-0192 or www.ablocknh.com

[Newcomers]

Originally Posted by A&B_Lock_NH

Welcome to the area! Once your all settled in it's always a safe idea to have your locks changed from the current key. Deadbolts are highly recommended for the majority of the door's security they provide and discounts on your home owners insurance for having them on all exterior doors. Again, welcome to the area and if we could help let us know! 527-0192 or www.ablocknh.com

Very professional - personable - and a pleasure to do business with!!! Highly recommend him to anyone needing locksmith services.

[Newcomers]

We have been diligently following the advice on this website and haven't been disappointed - we are grateful.

Now tat 99% of the boxes are unpacked and our house has improved to "organized" chaotic status - we find a number of items that need to go to the dry cleaners.

So, who what business would you suggest? All things being equal, we prefer a local business that does the dry cleaning here rather than one that just sends it out to a bigger operation. However, the main factor is how good a job they do!

Thank you very much!

[CateP]

Originally Posted by Newcomers

So, who what business would you suggest? All things being equal, we prefer a local business that does the dry cleaning here rather than one that just sends it out to a bigger operation. However, the main factor is how good a job they do!

Try Wolfeboro Cleaners between Rite Aid and Hunters. They did a good job on my things.

Address: 52 Glendon St, Wolfeboro, NH 03894
Phone603) 569-4300

[tis]

I have used Wolfeboro Cleaners before too and was satisfied with them.

[camp guy]

Wolfeboro Cleaners also offers a few services besides cleaning, i.e., zipper repairs, minor other repairs, alterations, rebinding services. I am not 'fluent' in this genre, but if you have needs in these areas it would certainly be a good idea to at least speak with them.

Happy New Year, and, Happy St Patrick's Day.

[Newcomers]

Originally Posted by camp guy

Wolfeboro Cleaners also offers a few services besides cleaning, i.e., zipper repairs, minor other repairs, alterations, rebinding services. I am not 'fluent' in this genre, but if you have needs in these areas it would certainly be a good idea to at least speak with them.

Happy New Year, and, Happy St Patrick's Day.

I just picked up a sweater I dropped off to them in Wolfeboro. It came back great- they give a 5% discount if you pre-pay when dropping off......and it was only $5.40 !

Impressed with the result - thanks for your advice!

[Newcomers]

Originally Posted by Newcomers

I just picked up a sweater I dropped off to them in Wolfeboro. It came back great- they give a 5% discount if you pre-pay when dropping off......and it was only $5.40 !

Impressed with the result - thanks for your advice!

We appreciate everyone's advice!

[RLW]

A&B_Lock_NH, I just noticed that you are fairly new to posting on the forum and glad you have joined us. Have fun and enjoy the Winni Forum while making many new friends.

Great to see'ya and hope to see more of you as time goes on.