CFW works to create greater accountability and transparency in Town decision-making, and to help inform and educate our fellow citizens about the often-complex issues that impact Wolfeboro today and in the future.
Our Mission
We accomplish our mission by attending and tracking actions taken at Town meetings, asking questions, and informing ourselves and others about local issues. In turn, we communicate facts, resources, and questions to our fellow citizens who can then themselves engage on issues impacting the Wolfeboro community.
Our Strategy
Our Goals
Support complete and transparent analysis and studies that inform sound decision making
Transparency
Communicate with voters about important issues and actions
Communications
Ensure thoughtful, accountable planning and development in alignment with the Master Plan
Accountability
Respectfully engage with the community and town leadership
Leadership
Encourage more participation in Town planning activities and committees
Participation
Provide a fair and accurate portrayal of issues in a way that is objective and unbiased
Education
Track key issues affecting Wolfeboro’s future and present a balanced view
Key Issues
Track key issues affecting Wolfeboro’s future and present a balanced view
Engaged Citizens
Who We Are
In late 2023, a group of eight citizens got together to voice concerns about the lack of clarity on Warrant Articles #2-10 as proposed by the Wolfeboro Planning Board. In the days that followed, the group swelled to over 50 people and Citizens for Wolfeboro (CFW) was formed. Of immediate concern was creating awareness on how the hard-to-understand articles would potentially impact the town of Wolfeboro. The result was that members of the community share communications, mailed postcards, posted signs, passed out flyers, and turned out the vote, many voting by absentee ballot, during a huge snowstorm. The proposed Warrant Articles were defeated by a historic 75% “no” vote.
Today CFW is made up of over 100 non-partisan engaged citizens of different backgrounds and ages. We are business owners, teachers, doctors, social service workers, designers, planners, realtors, lawyers, developers, entrepreneurs, and community volunteers. We follow key issues, attend public meetings, and ask clarifying questions.