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| Alton, NH |
| Community Contact |
Town of Alton
Board of Selectmen
PO Box 659
Alton, NH 03809
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| Telephone |
(603) 875-2161 |
| Fax |
(603) 875-0207 |
| E-mail |
administrator@alton.nh.gov |
| Web Site |
www.alton.nh.gov
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Monday through Friday,
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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| County |
Belknap |
| Labor Market Area |
Wolfeboro NH LMA |
| Tourism Region |
Lakes |
| Planning Commission |
Lakes Region |
| Regional Development |
Belknap County
Economic Development Council
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| Election Districts |
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US Congress
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District 1 |
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Executive Council
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District 1 |
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State Senate
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District 4 |
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State Representative
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Belknap County
District 5 |
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Incorporated: 1796
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Origin: Originally called New Durham
Gore, the town was settled by a group from Roxbury, Massachusetts. There
were already two towns named Roxbury in New England, so the town was
incorporated as Alton in honor of a prominent family from Roxbury. The
town’s boundary envelopes the five-mile long Alton Bay, southeastern
point of Lake Winnipesaukee, and includes the southern side of Wolfeboro
Harbor and all of the largest islands in the southeast end of the lake.
Alton’s 19.3 square miles of inland water area is the highest among the
cities and towns in New Hampshire.
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Villages and Place Names: Alton Bay,
East Alton, Mount Major, South Alton, West Alton
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Population, Year of the First Census Taken:
445 residents in 1790
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Population Trends: Population change
for Alton totaled 3,339 over 50 years, from 1,189 in 1950 to 4,528 in
2000. The largest decennial percent change was a 48 percent increase
between 1970 and 1980, followed by 35 percent and 38 percent increases
over the next two decades. The 2005 Census estimate for Alton was 5,074
residents, which ranked 63rd among New Hampshire's incorporated cities
and towns.
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Population Density, 2005: 79.4 persons
per square mile of land area. Alton contains 63.9 square miles of land
area and 19.3 square miles of inland water area.
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| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2006 |
$6,728,000 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2006 |
$10,806,326 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1970/06 |
| Master Plan |
2002 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions |
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Elected:
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Selectmen; Planning;
Library; Cemetery; Budget; Check list; Trust Funds; Water |
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Appointed:
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Conservation; Zoning;
Parks & Recreation |
| Police Department |
Full & part-time |
| Fire Department |
Full & part-time |
| Town Fire Insurance Rating |
6/9 |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Volunteer |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Huggins Hospital, Wolfeboro |
11 miles |
25 |
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| Electric Supplier |
PSNH; NH Electric Coop.; Wolfeboro
Electric |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
None |
| Water Supplier |
Alton Water Works |
| Sanitation |
Private septic |
| Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant |
No |
| Solid Waste Disposal |
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Curbside Trash Pickup
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Private |
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Pay-As-You-Throw Program
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No |
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Recycling
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Mandatory |
| Telephone Company |
Verizon; Union |
| Cellular Telephone Access |
Yes |
| Cable Television Access |
Yes |
| Public Access Television Station |
Yes |
| High Speed Internet Service: |
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Business
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Yes |
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Residential
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Yes |
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| 2005 Total Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$10.27 |
| 2005 Equalization Ratio |
96.6 |
| 2005 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$9.89 |
| 2005 Percent of Property Valuation by Type |
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Residential Land and Buildings
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96.4% |
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Commercial Land and Buildings
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3.1% |
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Other Property including Utilities
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0.5% |
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| 2005 Total Housing Units |
4,044 |
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| 2005 Single-Family Units |
3,605 |
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Building Permits Issued
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86 |
| 2005 Multi-Family Units |
241 |
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Building Permits Issued
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1 |
| 2005 Manufactured Housing Units |
198 |
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| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2005 |
5,074 |
61,547 |
| 2000 |
4,528 |
56,576 |
| 1990 |
3,289 |
49,294 |
| 1980 |
2,440 |
42,884 |
| 1970 |
1,647 |
32,367 |
| Census 2000 Demographics |
| Population by Gender |
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Male
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2,238 |
Female
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2,264 |
| Population by Age Group |
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Under age 5
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273 |
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Age 5 to 19
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887 |
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Age 20 to 34
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630 |
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Age 35 to 54
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1,472 |
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Age 55 to 64
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545 |
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Age 65 and over
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695 |
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Median Age
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41.4 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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High school graduate or higher
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87.9% |
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Bachelor's degree or higher
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21.5% |
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| Per capita income |
$25,940 |
| Median 4-person family income |
$46,467 |
| Median household income |
$43,451 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
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Male
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$37,585 |
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Female
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$29,375 |
| Families below the poverty level |
5.4% |
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| Annual Average |
1995 |
2005 |
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Civilian Labor Force
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1,741 |
2,718 |
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Employed
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1,655 |
2,632 |
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Unemployed
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86 |
86 |
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Unemployment Rate
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4.9% |
3.2% |
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| Annual Average Covered Employment |
1995 |
2005 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
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Average Employment
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15 |
82 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$394 |
$604 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
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Average Employment
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443 |
545 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$298 |
$560 |
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| Total Private Industry |
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Average Employment
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458 |
627 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$301 |
$566 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
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Average Employment
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153 |
285 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$397 |
$576 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
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Average Employment
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611 |
912 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$325 |
$569 |
| n = indicates that the data does not
meet disclosure standards |
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| Schools students attend: |
Alton operates grades
K-8; grades 9-12 are jointly managed with Barnstead. |
District:
SAU 72/JMA |
| Career Technology
Center(s): |
Region 9 Vocational
Technical Center, Wolfeboro |
Region:
09 |
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| Educational Facilities |
Elementary |
Middle/Junior High |
High School |
Private/Parochial |
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Number of Schools
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1 |
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1 |
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Grade Levels
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P K 1-8 |
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9-12 |
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Total Enrollment
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578 |
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512 |
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| NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2006: |
Total Facilities: 4 |
Total Capacity: 104 |
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| Nearest Community/Technical College:
Laconia |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities:
University of NH; McIntosh |
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| Alton School Department |
Education |
116 |
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| Town of Alton |
Municipal services |
110 |
1796 |
| McDonald's |
Fast food restaurant |
50 |
1995 |
| Dunkin' Donuts |
Donut shop |
20 |
1996 |
| Water Industries |
Commercial pumping systems |
20 |
1963 |
| Alton Home & Lumber |
Hardware & lumber sales |
10 |
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| Hillsgrove Machine |
Custom machine shop |
9 |
1979 |
| Christian Conference Center |
Recreational/campground |
8 |
1863 |
| Alton Service Center |
Car repairs |
4 |
1996 |
| RF Plante Company |
Custom tooling, machinery |
3 |
1982 |
| Road Access |
US Routes |
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State Routes |
11, 11D, 28, 28A, 140 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-93, Exit 20 |
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Distance |
28 miles |
| Railroad |
No |
| Public Transportation |
No |
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| Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation |
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Laconia Municipal
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Runway
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5,286 ft. asphalt |
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Lighted?
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Yes |
Navigational Aids? |
Yes |
| Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service |
| Pease International |
Distance |
36 miles |
| Number of Passsenger Airlines Serving Airport |
2 |
| Driving distance to selected cities: |
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Manchester, NH
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40 miles |
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Portland, ME
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68 miles |
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Boston, MA
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91 miles |
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New York City, NY
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302 miles |
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Montreal, Quebec
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254 miles |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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Drove alone, car/truck/van
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80.2% |
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Carpooled, car/truck/van
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14.4% |
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Public transportation
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0.0% |
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Walked
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1.2% |
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Other Means
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0.3% |
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Worked at home
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3.9% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
31.1 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
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Working in community of residence
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24% |
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Commuting to another NH community
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68% |
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Commuting out-of-state
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9% |
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| X |
Municipal Parks |
| X |
YMCA/YWCA |
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Boys Club/Girls Club |
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Golf Courses |
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Swimming: Indoor Facility |
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Swimming: Outdoor Facility |
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Tennis Courts: Indoor Faclity |
| X |
Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility |
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Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility |
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Bowling Facilities |
| X |
Museums |
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Cinemas |
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Performing Arts Facilities |
| X |
Tourists Attractions |
| X |
Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H) |
| X |
Youth Sports: Baseball |
| X |
Youth Sports: Soccer |
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Youth Sports: Football |
| X |
Youth Sports: Basketball |
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Youth Sports: Hockey |
| X |
Campgrounds |
| X |
Fishing/Hunting |
| X |
Boating/Marinas |
| X |
Snowmobile Trails |
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Bicycle Trails |
| X |
Cross Country Skiing |
| X |
Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area |
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Overnight or Day Camps |
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Nearest Ski Area(s): Gunstock |
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Other: Boat launch; town docks |
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Copyright 2006 Economic & Labor Market
Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights Reserved. Updated
08/09/06
All information regarding the communities is from sources deemed
reliable and is submitted subject to errors, omissions, modifications,
and withdrawals without notice. No warranty or representation is made as
to the accuracy of the information contained herein. Specific questions
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community contact.
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