Here is What Was Said at Wolfeboro's Candidate Forum

Here are your choices for watching the live broadcast:
Wolfeboro Community Television will broadcast live on YouTube and Vimeo/Livestream where it will be available until March 24.

All candidates running for a contested seat in a Town of Wolfeboro elected position or for Governor Wentworth Regional School District School Board were invited to participate.

Thank you to these generous businesses for supporting the Chamber of Commerce and its Candidate Forum:
Eastern Propane & Oil
Hunter’s Shop `n Save
Helen Fernald, Winnipesaukee Collection
Huck’s Hoagies
Leone, McDonnell & Roberts PA

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The Wolfeboro Area Chamber of Commerce wishes to thank all the candidates who participated in its February 24 Candidates Forum, and to the volunteer moderator attorney Randy Walker of Walker & Varney, P.C.

Wolfeboro's Santa's Hut Off for a Little Hibernation

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Thank you Crowell’s Towing and Repair! Crowell’s not only donates services to carefully place Santa’s Hut in Wolfeboro in time for visits from Santa Claus, they also carefully move it back to it’s seasonal storage location.

Speaking of storage, thank you Auto Care Plus of Wolfeboro for lending us assistance with that.

Christmas in Wolfeboro is made possible with the generous support of Proud Community Sponsors.

2020 Donations Received during Wolfeboro Family Shopping Days

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Family Shopping Days in Wolfeboro not only encouraged spending with local businesses but contributed to L.I.F.E. Ministries Food Pantry and Wolfeboro Children’s Christmas Fund.

Presented by Wolfeboro Area Chamber of Commerce, Family Shopping Days took place the second and third Saturday in December.  Due to the pandemic, the Chamber of Commerce was not able to hold its traditional Breakfast with Santa or Christmas Spirit Open House events that inspire donations.

Thanks to the kindness of many, the Chamber of Commerce was able to deliver a wonderful collection of toys to the Wolfeboro Police Department to be added to its Children’s Christmas Fund.

And with great generosity from local businesses and community members, $15, 276 was collected and given to L.I.F.E. Ministries Food Pantry.

“We greatly appreciate the holiday spirit shared in the Wolfeboro area community,” expresses Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Mary DeVries. 

For information on local businesses contact the Chamber of Commerce year-round at the Information Center, by telephone 603-569-2200 or by visiting www.wolfeborochamber.com

Four lucky winners in Wolfeboro's 2020 Dine and Shop Raffle.

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Chamber of Commerce Board President Kevin Lawlor drew the lucky, winning tickets in the 2020 Dine and Shop Raffle! Fellow member of the board Sheila Chittum was there to lend a hand.

We appreciate everyone who purchased a ticket!
And a big thank you too to the businesses who generously donated wonderful prizes!
An extravaganza of spending at Wolfeboro restaurants and shops for these winning ticket holders!
Judy L. = Grand Prize: $2,325 Value
Amanda L. = Second Place: $900 Value
Daniel K. = Third Place: $400 Value
Dustin R. = Fourth Place: $235 Value

A big thank you to THESE local businesses for generously supporting this fundraiser.
This raffle benefits Wolfeboro Area Chamber of Commerce and its scholarship dirve.

Santa Lit Wolfeboro's Community Christmas Tree

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Santa Claus made a visit to Wolfeboro today! Santa and Mrs. Claus checked in on Santa's Hut, and then Santa used his magic to light Wolfeboro's Community Christmas Tree! Oh, and Santa had some tales to tell. You can check back here periodically to listen in.

Here is Santa Claus in Wolfeboro! CLICK to see!

Christmas in Wolfeboro

There is a lot to be excited about this holiday season!

Following a fun search, the 2020 Community Christmas Tree has been found! Wolfeboro’s amazing Municipal Electric Department will have it cut and put in place on Main Street. Once again it will be decorated with festive lights.

Santa Claus loves Wolfeboro and while there will not be a parade this year, he promises to again use his magic to turn on the lights at some point. A tree lighting ceremony will not take place this year.

And with thanks to Crowells Towing Santa’s Hut has been moved to its tradional spot in the park on Main Street.

While Santa tells us he is not able to hold planned visits with individuals this year, he looks forward to stops to collect letters written to him. There will be a box at the hut for children to leave letters. Santa will soon be checking his list! While at the hut, Santa tells us he has found a way to leave messages for all the Wolfeboro area families. The Wolfeboro Area Chamber of Commerce will be sure to watch for and share those surprises from Santa with the public!

The Chamber of Commerce will place wreaths around town and so many businesses and homes will show the holiday spirit with lights, holly , sparkles and more! The area community is encouraged to consider family shopping days. Local businesses work harder than ever to be here for us and what better time to give them your business.

Update - Help for Families in the Wolfeboro Area During the 2020-2021 School Year

Options are available and more developing to help families who need to continue to work and to do so need care for school age children. We invite you to return to this story for possible new information.

Wolfeboro resident Linda Murray has a long history of volunteering when it comes to supporting working parents in Wolfeboro. She continues to do so now as many families struggle with maintaining a steady work schedule with school age children who will be home some days instead of in school.

Read HERE about where some students are already attending when not in the school building, and about newest available resources.
Questions? Please reach out to Ms. Murray.

Help for Parents in the Wolfeboro Area During a Hybrid Model School Year

Options are available and more developing to help parents who need to continue to work and to do so need care for school age children. We invite you to return to this story for possible new information.

Wolfeboro resident Linda Murray has a long history of volunteering when it comes to supporting working parents in Wolfeboro. She continues to do so now as many families struggle with maintaining a steady work schedule with school age children who will be home some days instead of in school.

Read HERE about what Ms. Murray has intiated.

Vintage Boats Galore - And More

VINTAGE BOATS GALORE - AND MORE

It’s that time again in America’s Oldest Summer Resort Community when boats and boat- ing and all things lake life visibly exemplify the history and stories of life on New Hamp- shire freshwater lakes.

And nothing celebrates the lore of summer lake fun better than the New England Vintage Boat and Car Auction hosted annually in July by the Wolfeboro-based New Hampshire Boat Museum. It’s a not-to-be-missed annual event; a time to “ooh and aah”, experience the romance of a by-gone era and, perhaps, even take home a trophy from the collection of beautiful boats, cars, themed rustic furnishings and nautical memorabilia up for sale.

However, what has for the past 18 years in July been an exciting outdoor, under-tent event will be hosted differently this year with organizers hopeful that a global pandemic will not dampen enthusiasm among bidders forced to compete virtually in an Internet-based format.

VIRTUAL IS THE NEW NORMAL

This year, no bidding cards; no familiar auction tent. Instead, NHBM’s auction, set to be- gin at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 18, will be strictly virtual, meaning auction registration, pre- bidding and bidding will take place online only at https://www.proxibid.com/New-Hamp- shire-Boat-Museum/2020-New-Hampshire-Boat-Museum-Auction/event-catalog/180675

Despite this year’s absence of in-person bidding, auction items can be viewed at the muse- um’s website www.NHBM.org , or, for those who want to “kick the tires”, live previews are READ MORE…

Wolfeboro Area Shopping and Restaurants, Options Galore!

Wolfeboro Area Shopping and Restaurants, Options Galore!

Businesses during this pandemic have certainly been faced with changing their mode of operation and in the Wolfeboro area they sure have gotten creative.

Shops and restaurants are open and have found new ways to welcome customers while working under New Hampshire’s Reopening Guidance.

Shops continue to offer call ahead ordering for curbside pickup, and they are open for you to go inside to make your selections as well. The shopkeepers have been quite inventive in developing ways for customers to move around indoors.

At the beginning, many restaurants

May 22, 2020 from NH Governor Sununu and 5/29 Deadline Main Street Relief Fund

Hello to all in the Wolfeboro area community:

May 22, 2020 executive orders issued by NH Governor Chris Sununu

May 29, 2020 = Deadlline for prequalification application Main Street Relief Fund

Have a questions to ask New Hampshire government? Use this link to submit an inquiry.

Use this website for accurate updates on what businesses can be open now, and those that can open on June 1 www.nheconomy.com/covid19
That link brings you to a variety of resources for information both State of New Hampshire and Federal level including links to loans and grants. The website is revised frequently.

CARES Act, Paycheck Protection

Local municipalities with links to each town are found here.

We would like to hear from you, please contact us as you wish.

NH Gift Card Wednesday

Let your favorite business know you are thinking of them by purchasing a gift card on Gift Card Wednesday.  Gift Card Wednesday is a cooperative effort by New Hampshire Chambers of Commerce to encourage people to do what they can to increase revenue for local businesses. 

“Wolfeboro area businesses make the community what it is,” reflects Wolfeboro Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Mary DeVries.  “Let us do what we can now to help keep them here for the future”. 

Already the Wolfeboro area is experiencing community support by people shopping and dining locally with curbside pickup, takeout and delivery.  Gift cards are another opportunity to show your support. 

You are encouraged to make a purchase with any area business.  www.wolfeborochamber.com is a resource for finding some of them.
#GiftCardWednesday #ShopLocalNH

Webinar Video - Wolfeboro Area Professionals Talking with Businesses

Dear Community:

Here is some helpful information from your fellow members of the community.

Link to the webinar video is shown below.

The Wolfeboro Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors hosted a webinar with local professionals and government officials discussing resources available to the business community during the Covid - 19 crisis.  We also explored how our members are strategically adapting their services and how the town and our healthcare professionals are preparing at this time. 

Thank you to all of you participating in the audience, and to our panel:

Moderator: Kevin Lawlor, Financial Advisor Edward Jones Investments.
Town of Wolfeboro: Matt Sullivan, Director of Planning & Development
Health Field: Jeremy Roberge, President & CEO Huggins Hospital
Restaurant: Aaron Morrissey, Owner Morrisseys` Front Porch & Pub
Retail: Cindy Patten, Owner Black’s Paper Store & Gift Shop

Here is the webinar. You will notice that due to a technical glitch the video begins a few minutes into the webinar with Matt Sullivan speaking. This is the link to the webinar.

Webinar on April 22

Dear Members,

We hope that you and your family members are safe and healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Wolfeboro Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is planning on hosting a webinar for its members.  The panelists will include local professionals and government officials who will discuss resources available to the business community during the crisis.  We will also explore how some of our members are strategically adapting their services and how the town and our healthcare professionals are preparing at this time. 

Moderator: Kevin Lawlor, Financial Advisor Edward Jones Investments
Business Resources: Bridget Mitchell, Esq. Walker & Varney P.C.  
Town of Wolfeboro: Matt Sullivan, Director of Planning & Development
Health Field: Jeremy Roberge, President & CEO Huggins Hospital
Restaurant: Aaron Morrissey, Owner Morrisseys` Front Porch & Pub
Retail: Cindy Patten, Owner Black’s Paper Store & Gift Shop

We hope that you will join us on Wednesday, April 22nd at 9:00 a.m.

Click this link to register. Once registered, we will send you the link to join the ZOOM Webinar.

If there are particular questions you would like the panel to address, please submit questions by responding to this email. You will also be able to enter questions during the Webinar. If you are not able to join the live webinar, we will record the session and post it on the WolfeboroChamber.com for your benefit.

Stay safe,

Kevin Lawlor, President
Wolfeboro Area Chamber of Commerce

Resources regarding COVID - 19 Wolfeboro NH area.

Hello to all in the Wolfeboro area membership and community:

CLICK HERE for helpful information on registering for a Covid-19 vaccine in New Hampshire.

The information you will find here is intended to bring you quickly to the resources you need in this fast changing environment for businesses and families faced with difficulties related to COVID - 19.

Use this website for accurate updates www.nheconomy.com/covid19 It is your resource for information both State of New Hampshire and Federal level including links to loans and grants. The website is revised frequently.

CARES Act, Paycheck Protection

Businesses in the list of essential Exhibit A to Emergency Order #17

If you believe your business should be included as it provides essential services or functions, you may request designation as an essential business. Submit to essential@nheconomy.com and include basic contact information and a brief justification. These requests are being reviewed as quickly as possible.

Local municipalities with links to each town are found here.

We have reached out to our membership and will continue to update listings in our Directory indicating modifications to how businesses are providing goods and services to customers. You can give us your news now.

We would like to hear from you, please contact us as you wish.