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Dog Licences were due by April 30, 2013
Male or Female $9.00
Spayed or Neutered $6.50
1st dog for owners over 65 $2.00
A $1.00 penalty will be assessed after June 1st for each unlicensed dog.
Proof of a valid rabies certificate is required
(we may have the information on file)
A payment box is located outside the Town Office for your convenience
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Welcome to the Town of Whitefield, New Hampshire, incorporated in 1804. This traditional New England town is situated along the Johns River north of both Franconia Notch and Crawford Notch and northwest of Mount Washington (Elevation 6,288 feet)- the northeast's highest peak. Residents enjoy the diversity of the four seasons in this paradise located in the Great North Woods Region bordered by the WhiteMountains.
On this website you may stay informed of all the latest happenings. History buffs will be able to learn about the heritage of the town and its people and will find this a valuable resource for current information about the town. Tourists and non-resident visitors will find this a welcome, helpful reference and we encourage them to spend time both on the site and in Whitefield. If you have something to share or a question to ask, please contact us at info@whitefieldnh.org. Your old photos and historical information is especially welcome!
Click here for Whitefield weather report.
*Calendar*
2013
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Blue bags for roadside clean-up are available at the Transfer Station and Town Office.
Recreation News
Members - We are always looking for new members to join our Recreation Committee! If interested please call 837-9871 ext. 40 or 631-3595. Recreation Committee meeting are held from 5-6 pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Whitefield Town Office.
Events for Seniors: CD McIntyre Auditorium
Mondays: 10 am Exercise, 11:00 am Sewing Circle, *12 pm Lunch (Meals are provided by North Country Senior Meals. There is a $3.00 suggested donation for ages 60 and over, $5.00 for those under 60). 1 pm Movie Hour.
Wednesdays: 10 am Exercise, 11 am Sewing Circle and Games, *12 pm Lunch, 1 pm Bingo
Fridays: *9 am Breakfast, 10 am Exercise, 11 am Sewing Circle and Games, 12 pm Healthy Cooking Lesson.
For additional information please call Becky Matthews at 837-2826 or 991-7799.
***The Senior Meals are on Mondays and Wednesdays Lunch at Noon at C.D. McIntyre, Wednesday Lunch is also at the Methodist Church in Lancaster and Friday Breakfasts are at 9 am at C.D. McIntyre.
Baseball Sign-ups - March 5, 2013 from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Deadline for sign-ups March 29, 2013.
Easter Program - Whitefield School on March 23, 2013 from 10:00 - Noon.
Variety Show - March 30, 2013 at C.D. McIntyre @ 2:00 p.m.
Other Meeting Locations
Al-Anon
Meets every Sunday at 7:00 p.m. at The Trinity United Methodist Church 18 Lancaster Road, Whitefield. More info at 837-2083.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Meets every Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. at the Community Baptist Church, 27 Jefferson Rd., Whitefield. More info at 837-2469.
American Legion & American Legion Auxiliary
Meets the first Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m., following a light meal at 6:00 p.m. Bingo is held every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the meeting hall and is open to the public. These non-profit organizations work to help our communities, our veterans and our nation. They sponsor high school and junior high school oratorical contests; Boy's and Girl's State government programs; White Mountains JROTC; Boy Scouts and many scholarship programs. They also support our active duty, National Guard and reserve service members and interact with U. S. Senators and Representatives on behalf of our citizens.
Caregivers Support Group
Meets every third Tuesday of the month from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at The Morrison, 6 Terrace St.. Open to those caring for family members suffering from Alzheimer's or one of many forms of dementia. More details: Tiffany Kenison 1-800-700-7654.
Church Services in Whitefield
Whitefield Christian Church, 3 School Street, Whitefield (837-8849). Sunday Worship- 10:30 a.m. (Nursery services available newborn through age 5.) Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:00 pm. Biblical Counseling- by appointment, call 837-8849.
Chapel of the Transfiguration, Elm Street, Whitefield. Services at 9:00 a.m. Sundays during the summer only from July 6, 2008 through August 31, 2008. Visiting clergy this year will include Keith Owen of Lakewood, OH; Ted Gulick, the Bishop of Kentucky; and Paul Jeanes, Mike Lager and Bill Watson-- all of Kentucky. Member of Episcopal Diocese of NH.
Community Baptist Church, 27 Jefferson Rd., Whitefield (837-2469). Sunday Worship and Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Youth Group at 7:00 p.m. Saturdays. Men's Breakfast every month on the third Saturday at 8:00 a.m. Email: cbc1816@verizon.net and website is www.cbc1816.org.
St. Matthews Catholic Church, 9 Jefferson Rd., Whitefield (837-2558).Mass on Saturday at 4:00 p.m.
Trinity United Methodist Church, 18 Lancaster Rd., P. O. Box 275, Whitefield (837-9525). Woship is at 9:00 a.m. Sundays. E-Mail adress: Trinity UMC_WhitefieldNH@yahoo.com Thanks to the generosity and hard work of this Community, the new Church building is in use. There remain numerous projects for completion; e.g. Church Bell, Steeple, paving parking lot, etc., so fund raising continues. Donations are welcome. Please check out our website for more details- www.tumcwhitefield.org
Food Pantry
Friends-N-Neighbors Food Pantry is open every Monday & Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 4 Main Street, Whitefield. If there is a need when the pantry is closed or if more info is desired, call Pastor Cliff at 837-8887 or Lillian Harriman at 837-2024. Donations of food or money are respectfully accepted. We serve the following towns: Whitefield, Dalton, Jefferson and Twin Mountain.
Friends-N-Neighbors Thrift Shop
Thrift Shop is open Mon. - Wed.; Fri. and Sat. 10:00 - 5:00; Thurs. 10:00 - 7:00; Closed Sunday. We have household items such as bedding, curtains, small appliances, etc. Games, puzzles, and books may aslo be available. The selection changes frequently so shop often!
Girl Scouts of America
The Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains serve the communities of NH & Vermont. Girls in grads K-12 are encouraged to develop their leadership potential thru activities that enable them to discover their values, skills and world around them; connect with others; and to take action to make a difference in their community and their world. There are currently several troops in Whitefield. For more info, call Donna Thompson, Field Director 444-0038, or visit our website www.girlscoutsgwm.org
Historical Society
Whitefield Historical Society Museum is located in the lower level of the Laconia Savings Bank Building, 22 King Square, Whitefield. Open Thursdays 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. from May through September. By appointment, also. For more info or to join, call 837-2466 or mail to P. O. Box 21, Whitefield, NH 03598. Ongoing exhibits are also on display on the first floor of the Mountain View Grand year 'round and are updated periodically.
Planning Board of the Town of Whitefield
Meets at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. More info: 837-9871 Ext. 11.
Red Hat Society
The "Over The Mill" Chapter of the Red Hat Society meets monthly on the first Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Generally meeting at the Old Mill Gallery, 36 King Square. Call for details- 837-8778.
Board of Selectmen Town of Whitefield
Meets on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Mondays of each month at 6:30 p.m. More info: 837-2551.
Senior Meals
Whitefield Senior Meals served at noon Monday at The Highland House on Highland St., Whitefield; Wednesday at The McIntyre School Apartments, Highland St., Whitefield; and Friday at McKee Inn, Main St., Lancaster. More info at 837-2424.
Whitefield Economic Development Corporation
Meets quarterly at 7:00 p.m. at the town office. Day and date will vary so as not to conflict with other groups meeting. More info: 837-2466.
Lions Clubs International
The Whitefield Lions Club meets for dinner 6:30pm on the third Thursday of every month at the The Lion and The Rose Bed & Breakfast located at 19 Lancaster Road in Whitefield. We are a member club of the Lions Clubs International and our mission statement is focused solely on helping to support the needs of the local community. The activities that the Whitefield Lions Club currently supports include scholarships to college bound Seniors at the WMRHS, local eye care and heating fuel assistance, the Friends and Neighbors Food Pantry Aid, local Habitat for Humanity projects, Whitefield Public Library, and local Veterans and First Responders groups.. New members are always welcome – so drop in to see what we are about. Please visit us at http://whitefield.nhlions.org. You can also contact us by mail at P.O Box 296, Whitefield, NH., 03598 or call Rick Wright 603-475-1910.
Whitefield School PTA
Meets monthly on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Whitefield School Library. Meetings generally last one hour. Guests are encouraged to come and observe. Membership is open to anyone that supports their mission. For more details visit their website at www.sau36.org/wespta or email wespta@sau36.org. Meeting date and times are subject to change, please confirm before attending.
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CREDITS: Throughout this site are many photographs and old documents, including postcards and other material. These are being used with permission of the donors who, in many cases, are the photographers. We thank every contributor.
The header photo as well as the background photo on every page is the beautiful photography work of Bonnie Wyatt Wright of Lancaster.
The Whitefield logo in the header of each page is the artwork of Sue Gradual of Whitefield.
Last updated: 04/09/09
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