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| Center Harbor, NH |
| Community Contact |
Center Harbor Planning
Board
Robin Woodaman, Secretary to the Selectmen
PO Box 140
Center Harbor, NH 03226
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| Telephone |
(603) 253-4561 |
| Fax |
(603) 253-8420 |
| E-mail |
chtownoffice@metrocast.net |
| Web Site |
www.centerharbornh.org
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday, and Friday, 9 am - 3 pm, and Wednesday, 9 am - 12 noon and
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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| County |
Belknap |
| Labor Market Area |
Moultonborough 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 2 |
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State Representative
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Belknap County
District 1 |
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Incorporated: 1797
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Origin: Center Harbor gets its name
from two sources: from its location, centered between Meredith and
Moultonborough Harbors, and also for the Senter family, who were owners
of a large amount of property in the area. The town was incorporated in
1797 after being separated from New Hampton. Center Harbor was a landing
place for lake steamers and stagecoaches, making it a popular summer
resort. Center Harbor was a favorite spot of John Greenleaf Whittier,
and the home of Dudley Leavitt, author and publisher of the first
Farmers Almanac in 1797.
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Villages and Place Names: West Center
Harbor
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Population, Year of the First Census Taken:
263 residents in 1800
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Population Trends: Population change
for Center Harbor totaled 549 over 50 years, from 451 in 1950 to 1,000
in 2000. The largest decennial percent change was a 50 percent increase
between 1970 and 1980, accounting for nearly half of the total numeric
change. The 2005 Census estimate for Center Harbor was 1,108 residents,
which ranked 177th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
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Population Density, 2005: 83.1 persons
per square mile of land area. Center Harbor contains 13.3 square miles
of land area and 2.9 square miles of inland water area.
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| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2006 |
$1,906,407 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2006 |
$2,218,302 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1969/95 |
| Master Plan |
1990 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions |
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Elected:
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Selectmen |
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Appointed:
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Planning;
Conservation; Library; Zoning |
| Public Library |
James E. Nichols Memorial |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Volunteer |
| Town Fire Insurance Rating |
9/10 |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Volunteer |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Speare Memorial, Plymouth |
15 miles |
35 |
| Lakes Region General, Laconia |
16 miles |
137 |
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| Electric Supplier |
NH Electric Coop. |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
None |
| Water Supplier |
Private wells |
| Sanitation |
Private septic & Municipal |
| Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant |
Yes |
| Solid Waste Disposal |
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Curbside Trash Pickup
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None |
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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 |
| Cellular Telephone Access |
Limited |
| Cable Television Access |
Limited |
| Public Access Television Station |
No |
| 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) |
$12.59 |
| 2005 Equalization Ratio |
82.9 |
| 2005 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$10.45 |
| 2005 Percent of Property Valuation by Type |
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Residential Land and Buildings
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95.1% |
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Commercial Land and Buildings
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4.0% |
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Other Property including Utilities
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0.9% |
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| 2005 Total Housing Units |
720 |
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| 2005 Single-Family Units |
658 |
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Building Permits Issued
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12 |
| 2005 Multi-Family Units |
15 |
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Building Permits Issued
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0 |
| 2005 Manufactured Housing Units |
47 |
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| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2005 |
1,108 |
61,547 |
| 2000 |
1,000 |
56,576 |
| 1990 |
979 |
49,294 |
| 1980 |
808 |
42,884 |
| 1970 |
540 |
32,367 |
| Census 2000 Demographics |
| Population by Gender |
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Male
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499 |
Female
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497 |
| Population by Age Group |
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Under age 5
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43 |
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Age 5 to 19
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189 |
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Age 20 to 34
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118 |
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Age 35 to 54
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349 |
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Age 55 to 64
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124 |
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Age 65 and over
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173 |
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Median Age
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44.6 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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High school graduate or higher
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91.4% |
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Bachelor's degree or higher
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35.3% |
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| Per capita income |
$25,627 |
| Median 4-person family income |
$55,938 |
| Median household income |
$51,806 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
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Male
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$35,526 |
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Female
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$24,231 |
| Families below the poverty level |
4.4% |
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| Annual Average |
1995 |
2005 |
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Civilian Labor Force
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557 |
677 |
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Employed
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541 |
653 |
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Unemployed
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16 |
24 |
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Unemployment Rate
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2.9% |
3.5% |
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| Annual Average Covered Employment |
1995 |
2005 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
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Average Employment
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18 |
72 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$563 |
$932 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
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Average Employment
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260 |
435 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$391 |
$425 |
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| Total Private Industry |
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Average Employment
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279 |
507 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$403 |
$496 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
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Average Employment
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16 |
15 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$466 |
$801 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
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Average Employment
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295 |
521 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$406 |
$505 |
| n = indicates that the data does not
meet disclosure standards |
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| Schools students attend: |
Grades K-12 are part
of Inter-Lakes Cooperative (Center Harbor, Meredith, Sandwich) |
District:
SAU 2 |
| 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 |
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Grade Levels
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7-12 |
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Total Enrollment
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| NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2006: |
Total Facilities: 2 |
Total Capacity: 20 |
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| Nearest Community/Technical College:
Laconia |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities:
Plymouth State University |
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| EM Heath, Inc. |
Supermarket, hardware |
50 |
1945 |
| Keepsake Quilting |
Materials dry goods |
30 |
1991 |
| Bay Gull |
Bagel shop |
10 |
1995 |
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| Road Access |
US Routes |
3 |
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State Routes |
25, 25B |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-93, Exit 23 |
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Distance |
13 miles |
| Railroad |
No |
| Public Transportation |
No |
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| Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation |
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Moultonborough Airport
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Runway
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3,625 ft. asphalt |
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Lighted?
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Yes |
Navigational Aids? |
No |
| Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service |
| Manchester-Boston
Regional |
Distance |
68 miles |
| Number of Passsenger Airlines Serving Airport |
8 |
| Driving distance to selected cities: |
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Manchester, NH
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62 miles |
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Portland, ME
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75 miles |
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Boston, MA
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112 miles |
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New York City, NY
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316 miles |
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Montreal, Quebec
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225 miles |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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Drove alone, car/truck/van
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84.5% |
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Carpooled, car/truck/van
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9.5% |
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Public transportation
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0.0% |
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Walked
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1.9% |
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Other Means
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0.0% |
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Worked at home
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4.1% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
21.3 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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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 |
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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 |
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Museums |
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Cinemas |
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Performing Arts Facilities |
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Tourists Attractions |
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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 |
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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: Summer camps; Proctor Sanctuary |
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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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