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| Belmont, NH |
| Community Contact |
Town of Belmont
K. Jeanne Beaudin
Main Street, PO Box 310
Belmont, NH 03220
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| Telephone |
(603) 267-8300 |
| Fax |
(603) 267-8327 |
| E-mail |
belmont@worldpath.net |
| Web Site |
http://belmontnh.org
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Monday through Friday,
7:30 am - 4 pm
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| County |
Belknap |
| Labor Market Area |
Laconia NH Micro-NECTA |
| 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: 1727
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Origin: The town was first chartered in
1727 as a parish of Gilmanton known as Upper Gilmanton, and incorporated
as such in 1859. In 1869, the voters of the town, who felt the many
locations named Gilmanton was confusing, petitioned to rename the town
Belmont, to honor Mr. August Belmont, a New York financier, in hopes
that he might make a financial contribution to the town. Mr. Belmont
never acknowledged the act, having passed away that same year. Belmont
was the residence of Governor William Badger, first elected in 1834.
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Villages and Place Names: Gardners
Grove, Lochmere, Winnisquam, Tioga
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Population, Year of the First Census Taken:
1,189 residents in 1860
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Population Trends: Population change
for Belmont totaled 5,136 over 50 years, from 1,611 in 1950 to 6,747 in
2000. The largest decennial percent change was a 61 percent increase
between 1970 and 1980, followed by a 41 percent increase over the next
decade. The 2005 Census estimate for Belmont was 7,322 residents, which
ranked 43rd among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
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Population Density, 2005: 242.9 persons
per square mile of land area. Belmont contains 30.1 square miles of land
area and 1.8 square miles of inland water area.
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| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2006 |
$7,474,514 |
| Budget: School Appropriations |
not available |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1986/06 |
| 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;
Zoning |
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Appointed:
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Conservation;
Library; Cemetery |
| Public Library |
Belmont Public |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Full-time |
| Town Fire Insurance Rating |
4/9 |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Municipal |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Lakes Region General, Laconia |
6 miles |
137 |
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| Electric Supplier |
PSNH; NH Electric Coop. |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
KeySpan |
| Water Supplier |
Belmont Water Department |
| Sanitation |
Private septic & Municipal |
| Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant |
No |
| Solid Waste Disposal |
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Curbside Trash Pickup
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Municipal |
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Pay-As-You-Throw Program
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No |
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Recycling
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None |
| Telephone Company |
Verizon |
| 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) |
$24.59 |
| 2005 Equalization Ratio |
72.3 |
| 2005 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$17.57 |
| 2005 Percent of Property Valuation by Type |
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Residential Land and Buildings
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81.1% |
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Commercial Land and Buildings
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17.9% |
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Other Property including Utilities
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1.0% |
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| 2005 Total Housing Units |
3,406 |
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| 2005 Single-Family Units |
1,995 |
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Building Permits Issued
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23 |
| 2005 Multi-Family Units |
491 |
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Building Permits Issued
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2 |
| 2005 Manufactured Housing Units |
920 |
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| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2005 |
7,322 |
61,547 |
| 2000 |
6,747 |
56,576 |
| 1990 |
5,677 |
49,294 |
| 1980 |
4,026 |
42,884 |
| 1970 |
2,493 |
32,367 |
| Census 2000 Demographics |
| Population by Gender |
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Male
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3,313 |
Female
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3,403 |
| Population by Age Group |
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Under age 5
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360 |
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Age 5 to 19
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1,492 |
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Age 20 to 34
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1,112 |
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Age 35 to 54
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2,358 |
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Age 55 to 64
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630 |
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Age 65 and over
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764 |
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Median Age
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38.4 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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High school graduate or higher
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81.4% |
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Bachelor's degree or higher
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16.3% |
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| Per capita income |
$19,986 |
| Median 4-person family income |
$53,125 |
| Median household income |
$47,717 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
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Male
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$35,000 |
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Female
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$25,882 |
| Families below the poverty level |
3.8% |
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| Annual Average |
1995 |
2005 |
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Civilian Labor Force
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3,439 |
4,180 |
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Employed
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3,301 |
4,049 |
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Unemployed
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138 |
131 |
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Unemployment Rate
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4.0% |
3.1% |
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| Annual Average Covered Employment |
1995 |
2005 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
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Average Employment
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361 |
555 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$514 |
$889 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
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Average Employment
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1,071 |
1,452 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$415 |
$647 |
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| Total Private Industry |
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Average Employment
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1,432 |
2,007 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$440 |
$714 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
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Average Employment
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232 |
291 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$507 |
$727 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
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Average Employment
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1,664 |
2,298 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$450 |
$716 |
| n = indicates that the data does not
meet disclosure standards |
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| Schools students attend: |
Grades K-12 are part
of Shaker Regional (Belmont, Canterbury) |
District:
SAU 80 |
| Career Technology
Center(s): |
J. Oliva Huot
Technical Center, Laconia; Winnisquam Regional High School, Tilton |
Region:
08 |
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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 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Grade Levels
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P K R 1-4 |
5-8 |
9-12 |
K-12 |
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Total Enrollment
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485 |
466 |
453 |
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| NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2006: |
Total Facilities: 5 |
Total Capacity: 255 |
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| Nearest Community/Technical College:
Laconia |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities:
Plymouth State University; Southern NH
University, Laconia |
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| Wilcom Products, Inc. |
Telecommunication test
equipment |
108 |
1967 |
| Shaw's Supermarket |
Supermarket |
95 |
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| Bruce Transportation Group |
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95 |
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| Lakes Region Coca-Cola |
Bottling & distribution
center |
79 |
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| Belmont Elementary School |
Education |
71 |
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| Lodge at Belmont |
Racing |
70 |
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| Noyes Fiber Systems |
Fiber optic testing
equipment |
70 |
1987 |
| Belmont Middle School |
Education |
68 |
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| Belmont High School |
Education |
67 |
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| Metrocast Cablevision |
Cable service provider |
67 |
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| Road Access |
US Routes |
3 |
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State Routes |
106, 107, 140 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-93, Exit 20 |
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Distance |
5 miles |
| Railroad |
State owned line |
| Public Transportation |
Yes |
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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 |
| Manchester-Boston
Regional |
Distance |
40 miles |
| Number of Passsenger Airlines Serving Airport |
8 |
| Driving distance to selected cities: |
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Manchester, NH
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38 miles |
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Portland, ME
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85 miles |
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Boston, MA
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88 miles |
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New York City, NY
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292 miles |
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Montreal, Quebec
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241 miles |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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Drove alone, car/truck/van
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83.0% |
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Carpooled, car/truck/van
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9.9% |
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Public transportation
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0.9% |
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Walked
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2.8% |
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Other Means
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0.8% |
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Worked at home
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2.7% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
23.7 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
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Working in community of residence
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19% |
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Commuting to another NH community
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78% |
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Commuting out-of-state
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3% |
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| X |
Municipal Parks |
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YMCA/YWCA |
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Boys Club/Girls Club |
| X |
Golf Courses |
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Swimming: Indoor Facility |
| X |
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 |
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Museums |
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Cinemas |
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Performing Arts Facilities |
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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 |
| X |
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: Belknap 4-H Fair |
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Copyright 2006 Economic & Labor Market
Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights Reserved. Updated
06/02/06
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
regarding individual cities and towns should be directed to the
community contact.
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