The Tuftonboro Association
Who we are & what we do
The Association was established in 1965 in order to:
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- Be aware of, concerned with and interested in the welfare of the Tuftonboro community
- Work towards the conservation and preservation of the natural beauty and resources of the community
- Support various projects of charitable and civic purposes in the community.
Current & Past Initiatives
The Tuftonboro Association has been intimately involved in town affairs since our founding over 50 years ago. As a non-profit, non-partisan group dedicated to improving & preserving our town one small step at a time.
Tuftonboro Times
A quarterly publication mailed to all Tuftonboro residents, full-time and summer, that describes news and events of local interest.
Recycling Center
At town’s request, set up committee to study recycling, held meetings soliciting town wide input and met with state officials on recycling in NH
Candidates Night
Sponsor Candidates Night during election years
Conservation Easements
Since 1985, when the association set up a reserve fund for future land conservation, the association has worked with the town to preserve local beauty
Annual Guest Speaker
Annually, the assocation invites knowledgible authorities to give a presentation helping residents learn more about our neighborhood
Flagpole for Town Offices
Raised funds for the purchase and installation of a flag pole in front of town offices.
Town Beach
Convincing the state DOT to move Route 109 further inland by over 100 feet and building a new bridge to help the town create a public beach was a multi year project begun in the 1970’s by the selectmen.
Efforts involved everything from fundraisers to help defray the costs to lobbying in Concord. The Tuftonboro Association worked closely with all parties throughout the process to help insure success.
Great Meadow
The association has been helping raise money for new parking lot, trails, bridges and a viewing platform for the trail off Sodom Road leading to the Great Meadow.
Working under the Conservation Commission, the association is pleased with progress so far, and is looking forward to the second phase of the project.
The view from the platform is astonishing! I never knew this kind of overlook existed in town.
Conservation
The association has worked over decades to help preserve property in the town. Early efforts included establishing a capital fund that could be used by the town to help pay for easements.
Over time, these projects have shifted to town bodies, most notably the Conservation Commission, but the association still helps raise funds and has an eye towards conservation.