North Wind Grange is located in the Mt. Washington Valley- in the heart of the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Learn more about the local area towns:

Chatham NH
First granted in 1767 by Colonial Governor Benning Wentworth, the town was named in honor of William Pitt, Earl of Chatham and prime minister of England. Chatham was regranted in 1770 by his nephew, Governor John Wentworth, to a group including Samuel Langdon, president of Harvard College and creator of the "Blanchard Map" of the North Country. Part of Conway was annexed in 1829. 

Geography 

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 148.2 km² (57.2 mi²). 146.9 km² (56.7 mi²) of it is land and 1.3 km² (0.5 mi²) of it (0.89%) is water. The highest point in Chatham is South Baldface, with an elevation of 3,569 feet (1,088 meters) above sea level. Sable Mountain, elevation 3,519 feet (1,073 meters), is in the west, and Robbins Ridge crosses the center of Chatham from east to west. Upper Kimball Pond is in the southeast, and Basin Pond in the northeast. Chatham lies fully within the Saco River watershed.[1] 
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Demographics 

As of the census2 of 2000, there were 260 people, 107 households, and 71 families residing in the town. The population density was 1.8/km² (4.6/mi²). There were 253 housing units at an average density of 1.7/km² (4.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.08% White, 1.15% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. 
There were 107 households out of which 29.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.6% were non-families. 27.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.94. 
In the town the population was spread out with 24.6% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 30.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 106.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.3 males. 
The median income for a household in the town was $37,188, and the median income for a family was $40,156. Males had a median income of $22,188 versus $20,313 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,317. About 13.3% of families and 15.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.9% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those sixty five or over.

North Conway NH
North Conway NH is the best known town of the Mt. Washington Valley--and with good reason. 

Name brand outlet shops, lodgings, restaurants, and attractions line Main Street. While many visitors find so much to see and do right here that they rarely venture further, those that do discover scenic drives, routes to bike and hike, swimming spots, streams to fish, covered bridges, farmer's markets, Echo Lake State Park, and the White Mountain National Forest. All are worth the few minutes' trip from North Conway Village. 

Other towns well worth exploring: Albany NH, just south of Conway NH, is primarily a residential area; while Fryeburg, Maine, just across the border, is the home to a variety of inns and restaurants, and Maine’s largest agricultural fair. 

For over 200 years, people from around the world have been coming to North Conway NH for its beauty and quaintness. Nestled in the heart of Mount WashingtonValley, is the village of North Conway. A wonderful New England town that boasts a breath taking view of Mount Washington standing in the background. When you enter the village from the south, Mount Washington appears right in front of you with the quaint shops on either side of you. It’s the perfect picture to take while visiting the area. 

This historic stretch of North Conway NH village is lined with great shops like Zeb’s General Store, The Penguin and the old Five and Dime as well as great eateries like The Met Coffee House, Horsefeather’s and Coyote Rose. Being that the village is an attraction in it’s self, there’s plenty to do. Grab our free local newspaper, The Conway Daily Sun and after shopping the local shops you can rest your weary bones on one of SchoulerPark’s benches under a fabulous maple tree. Across from the park is our very own Conway Scenic Railroad. Millions of people have taken site seeing tours on the railroad. It’s a sure pleaser for the whole family. Built in 1874, the railroad station reflects the turn of the century, small town feel that NorthConwayVillage is known for. 

If you’re feeling energetic, right in the village you’ll find North Conway Country Club, a championship 18 hole golf course with absolutely breath taking views on every hole. If you really want to have some fun, you have to check out the SacoRiver. Just around the corner from the village, in walking distance, you can take a dip in the crystal clear river water or even canoe down the river. The Saco is a great way to cool off on a hot summer day. There’s so much to do in the village, no matter what age you are or what season it is, there’s always something going on. So, when planning your next vacation, consider the Mount WashingtonValley and of course, North Conway Village.

Fryeburg ME
Fryeburg Maine is probably best known for the Fryeburg Fair- home to Maine's largest agricultural fair in the state an annual event with a 151 year legacy. 

Fryeburg is one of western Maine's finest communities, located in the Mt. Washington Valley and home to Fryeburg Academy-one of the finest private schools in the country. Appealing to many international students, Fryeburg Academy offers residents and visitors cultural and educational programs. 
Fryeburg also boasts Evan's Notch State park which welcome campers, hikers and photographers from all over the world. The snowmobiling trails in this area are legendary and offer riders miles of well groomed trails. 

FRYEBURG TRIVIA: 

52 miles from Portland, Maine 
155 miles from Boston, Mass. 
Population: 

Town Office: 
16 Lovewell Pond Road 
207-935-2805 

Police: 
911 or 207-935-3323 

Fire and Rescue: 
98 Main Street 
911 or 207-935-2615 

Library: 
515 Main Street 
207-935-2731