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| Claremont, NH |
| Community Contact |
City of Claremont
Planning & Development
14 North Street
Claremont, NH 03743
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| Telephone |
(603) 542-7030 |
| Fax |
(603) 542-7033 |
| E-mail |
nmerrill@claremontnh.com |
| Web Site |
www.claremontnh.com
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Monday through Friday,
8:30 am - 5 pm
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| County |
Sullivan |
| Labor Market Area |
Claremont NH Micro-NECTA |
| Tourism Region |
Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee |
| Planning Commission |
Upper Valley/Lake
Sunapee |
| Regional Development |
Capital Regional
Development Council
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| Election Districts |
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US Congress
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District 2 (All Wards) |
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Executive Council
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District 1 (All Wards) |
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State Senate
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District 8 (All Wards) |
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State Representative
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Sullivan County
District 4 (All Wards) |
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Incorporated: 1764
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Origin: Claremont takes its name from
Claremont Castle, an English palace named in honor of John Holles, the
first Earl of Clare. The castle was built under the direction of Thomas
Pelham Holles, who was involved in relations between the American
Colonies and England, and a cousin to Governor Benning Wentworth.
Claremont's original land grant was a six-mile square area bordering the
Connecticut River, including the governor's farm. The first Roman
Catholic Church in New Hampshire was built in Claremont in 1823.
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Villages and Place Names: Claremont,
Claremont Junction, Puckershire, West Claremont
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Population, Year of the First Census Taken:
1,435 residents in 1790
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Population Trends: Population in
Claremont increased by three percent over 50 years, the smallest
positive percent change. The largest decennial percent change was six
percent between 1950 and 1960. Population change for Claremont totaled
343, from 12,811 in 1950 to 13,154 in 2000. The 2005 Census estimate for
Claremont was 13,388 residents, which ranked 19th among New Hampshire's
incorporated cities and towns.
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Population Density, 2005: 310.3 persons
per square mile of land area. Claremont contains 43.1 square miles of
land area and 0.9 square miles of inland water area.
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| Type of Government |
Manager & Council |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2003 |
$15,441,481 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2006 |
$24,663,078 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1952/03 |
| Master Plan |
2001 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions |
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Elected:
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Council |
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Appointed:
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Airport; Appeals;
Goodwin Community Center; Planning; Zoning; Library; Conservation;
Historic District; Parks and Recreation; Recycling |
| Public Library |
Fiske Free |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Full-time |
| Town Fire Insurance Rating |
4/9 |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Municipal |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Valley Regional, Claremont |
Local |
45 |
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| Electric Supplier |
PSNH; NH Electric Coop. |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
None |
| Water Supplier |
Claremont Water Dept. |
| Sanitation |
Municipal |
| Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant |
Yes |
| 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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Yes |
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Recycling
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Voluntary |
| 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) |
$35.15 |
| 2005 Equalization Ratio |
71.1 |
| 2005 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$24.93 |
| 2005 Percent of Property Valuation by Type |
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Residential Land and Buildings
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69.7% |
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Commercial Land and Buildings
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25.0% |
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Other Property including Utilities
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5.3% |
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| 2005 Total Housing Units |
6,124 |
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| 2005 Single-Family Units |
3,065 |
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Building Permits Issued
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5 |
| 2005 Multi-Family Units |
2,562 |
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Building Permits Issued
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1 |
| 2005 Manufactured Housing Units |
497 |
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| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2005 |
13,388 |
43,041 |
| 2000 |
13,154 |
40,560 |
| 1990 |
13,947 |
38,652 |
| 1980 |
14,557 |
33,063 |
| 1970 |
14,221 |
30,949 |
| Census 2000 Demographics |
| Population by Gender |
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Male
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6,323 |
Female
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6,828 |
| Population by Age Group |
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Under age 5
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775 |
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Age 5 to 19
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2,605 |
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Age 20 to 34
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2,406 |
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Age 35 to 54
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3,878 |
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Age 55 to 64
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1,270 |
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Age 65 and over
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2,217 |
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Median Age
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38.8 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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High school graduate or higher
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78.7% |
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Bachelor's degree or higher
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12.8% |
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| Per capita income |
$20,267 |
| Median 4-person family income |
$42,849 |
| Median household income |
$34,949 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
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Male
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$30,782 |
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Female
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$22,078 |
| 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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7,030 |
6,614 |
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Employed
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6,780 |
6,397 |
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Unemployed
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250 |
217 |
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Unemployment Rate
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3.6% |
3.3% |
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| Annual Average Covered Employment |
1995 |
2005 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
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Average Employment
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1,753 |
1,050 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$512 |
$804 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
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Average Employment
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3,964 |
3,820 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$362 |
$551 |
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| Total Private Industry |
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Average Employment
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5,717 |
4,870 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$408 |
$605 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
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Average Employment
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712 |
810 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$505 |
$633 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
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Average Employment
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6,429 |
5,680 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$419 |
$609 |
| n = indicates that the data does not
meet disclosure standards |
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| Schools students attend: |
Claremont operates
grades K-12 |
District:
SAU 6 |
| Career Technology
Center(s): |
Sugar River Valley
Technical Center, Newport or Claremont |
Region:
10 |
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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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3 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
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Grade Levels
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P K 1-5 |
6-8 |
9-12 |
K-12 |
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Total Enrollment
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875 |
493 |
694 |
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| NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2006: |
Total Facilities: 17 |
Total Capacity: 407 |
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| Nearest Community/Technical College:
Claremont |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities:
Colby-Sawyer; Magdalen; Dartmouth |
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| Valley Regional Health Care |
Health care |
469 |
1893 |
| Claremont School District |
Education |
400 |
1867 |
| Wal-Mart |
Department store |
340 |
1993 |
| Customized Structures, Inc |
Prefabricated houses |
210 |
1985 |
| City of Claremont |
Municipal services |
157 |
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| Market Basket |
Supermarket |
139 |
1994 |
| Home Depot |
Home building supply store |
125 |
2005 |
| Eagle Times Newspaper |
Local newspaper |
116 |
1912 |
| Hannaford Brothers |
Supermarket |
115 |
1989 |
| Crown Point Cabinetry |
Custom cabinets |
106 |
1978 |
| Road Access |
US Routes |
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State Routes |
11, 12, 103, 120 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-91 (VT), Exit 8 |
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Distance |
5 miles |
| Railroad |
Amtrak, B & M, CCRR |
| Public Transportation |
Yes |
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| Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation |
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Claremont Municipal
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Runway
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3,100 ft. asphalt |
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Lighted?
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Yes |
Navigational Aids? |
Yes |
| Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service |
| Lebanon Municipal |
Distance |
24 miles |
| Number of Passsenger Airlines Serving Airport |
1 |
| Driving distance to selected cities: |
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Manchester, NH
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64 miles |
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Portland, ME
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149 miles |
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Boston, MA
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115 miles |
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New York City, NY
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248 miles |
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Montreal, Quebec
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206 miles |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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Drove alone, car/truck/van
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77.1% |
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Carpooled, car/truck/van
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15.6% |
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Public transportation
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0.9% |
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Walked
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2.0% |
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Other Means
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0.8% |
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Worked at home
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3.4% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
19.2 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
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Working in community of residence
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53% |
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Commuting to another NH community
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37% |
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Commuting out-of-state
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10% |
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| X |
Municipal Parks |
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YMCA/YWCA |
| X |
Boys Club/Girls Club |
| X |
Golf Courses |
| X |
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 |
| X |
Bowling Facilities |
| X |
Museums |
| X |
Cinemas |
| X |
Performing Arts Facilities |
| X |
Tourists Attractions |
| X |
Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H) |
| X |
Youth Sports: Baseball |
| X |
Youth Sports: Soccer |
| X |
Youth Sports: Football |
| X |
Youth Sports: Basketball |
| X |
Youth Sports: Hockey |
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Campgrounds |
| X |
Fishing/Hunting |
| X |
Boating/Marinas |
| X |
Snowmobile Trails |
| X |
Bicycle Trails |
| X |
Cross Country Skiing |
| X |
Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area |
| X |
Overnight or Day Camps |
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Nearest Ski Area(s): Mount Ascutney &
Okemo (VT); Mount Sunapee, Arrowhead |
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Other: Historic Opera House, ATV trails |
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Copyright 2006 Economic & Labor Market
Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights Reserved. Updated
08/22/06
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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