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| Gilford, NH |
| Community Contact |
Town of Gilford
Evans E. Juris, Administrator
47 Cherry Valley Road
Gilford, NH 03249
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| Telephone |
(603) 527-4700 |
| Fax |
(603) 527-4711 |
| E-mail |
selectmen@gilfordnh.org |
| Web Site |
www.gilfordnh.org
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Monday through Friday,
8 am - 5 pm, Town Clerk/Tax Collector extended hours until 7 pm on
Thursday
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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: 1812
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Origin: Once a part of Gilmanton called
Gunstock Parish, this town was named for a key battle at the end of the
revolution, the Battle of Guilford Court House, North Carolina. The
American forces managed to deplete Cornwallis's army so they were forced
to retreat, leading to the surrender at Yorktown. Sargent Lemuel B.
Mason, who had fought in that battle, had retired to Gunstock Parish. As
the town's oldest citizen when it was incorporated in 1812, Sargent
Mason had the honor of selecting a name, and he chose Gilford. North
Carolina's Guilford Court House has long since been renamed
Martinsville.
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Villages and Place Names: Ames, Dockham
Shore, Glendale, Lake Shore Park, Belknap Point
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Population, Year of the First Census Taken:
1,816 residents in 1820
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Population Trends: Population change
for Gilford totaled 5,585 over 50 years, from 1,251 in 1950 to 6,836 in
2000. The largest decennial percent change was 63 percent between 1950
and 1960, followed by increases of 58 percent and 50 percent over the
next two decades. The 2005 Census estimate for Gilford was 7,510
residents, which ranked 41st among New Hampshire's incorporated cities
and towns.
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Population Density, 2005: 193.6 persons
per square mile of land area. Gilford contains 38.8 square miles of land
area and 14.7 square miles of inland water area.
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| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2006 |
$10,289,121 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2006 |
$21,247,498 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1962/04 |
| Master Plan |
2004 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions |
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Elected:
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Selectmen; Fire
Engineer; School; Library |
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Appointed:
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Planning;
Conservation; Zoning; Recreation; Historic |
| Public Library |
Gilford Public |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Full-time |
| Town Fire Insurance Rating |
5/9 |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Municipal |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Lakes Region General, Laconia |
4 miles |
137 |
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| Electric Supplier |
PSNH; NH Electric Coop. |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
KeySpan |
| Water Supplier |
Gilford Village District; Gunstock
Acres Village District |
| Sanitation |
Municipal |
| 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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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) |
$17.09 |
| 2005 Equalization Ratio |
83.5 |
| 2005 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$14.22 |
| 2005 Percent of Property Valuation by Type |
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Residential Land and Buildings
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90.9% |
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Commercial Land and Buildings
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8.6% |
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Other Property including Utilities
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0.5% |
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| 2005 Total Housing Units |
4732 |
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| 2005 Single-Family Units |
3,569 |
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Building Permits Issued
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57 |
| 2005 Multi-Family Units |
563 |
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Building Permits Issued
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12 |
| 2005 Manufactured Housing Units |
600 |
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| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2005 |
7,510 |
61,547 |
| 2000 |
6,836 |
56,576 |
| 1990 |
6,016 |
49,294 |
| 1980 |
4,841 |
42,884 |
| 1970 |
3,219 |
32,367 |
| Census 2000 Demographics |
| Population by Gender |
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Male
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3,259 |
Female
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3,544 |
| Population by Age Group |
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Under age 5
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361 |
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Age 5 to 19
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1,368 |
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Age 20 to 34
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788 |
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Age 35 to 54
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2,328 |
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Age 55 to 64
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813 |
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Age 65 and over
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1,145 |
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Median Age
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42.9 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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High school graduate or higher
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93.7% |
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Bachelor's degree or higher
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34.9% |
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| Per capita income |
$32,667 |
| Median 4-person family income |
$56,554 |
| Median household income |
$48,658 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
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Male
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$38,839 |
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Female
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$27,325 |
| Families below the poverty level |
2.2% |
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| Annual Average |
1995 |
2005 |
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Civilian Labor Force
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3,346 |
3,692 |
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Employed
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3,249 |
3,582 |
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Unemployed
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97 |
110 |
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Unemployment Rate
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2.9% |
3.0% |
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| Annual Average Covered Employment |
1995 |
2005 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
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Average Employment
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458 |
545 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$530 |
$712 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
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Average Employment
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1,547 |
2,148 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$317 |
$547 |
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| Total Private Industry |
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Average Employment
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2,005 |
2,693 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$366 |
$580 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
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Average Employment
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411 |
561 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$466 |
$604 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
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Average Employment
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2,415 |
3,254 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$383 |
$584 |
| n = indicates that the data does not
meet disclosure standards |
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| Schools students attend: |
Gilford operates
grades K-12 |
District:
SAU 73 |
| 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 |
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Grade Levels
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K 1-5 |
5-8 |
9-12 |
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Total Enrollment
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540 |
308 |
543 |
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| NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2006: |
Total Facilities: 11 |
Total Capacity: 215 |
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| Nearest Community/Technical College:
Laconia |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities:
Plymouth State University |
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| Gunstock Recreation Area |
Recreation |
550 |
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| Gilford School District |
Education |
260 |
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| Hannaford Brothers |
Supermarket |
200 |
1991 |
| Wal-Mart |
Department store |
200 |
1998 |
| Laconia Savings Bank |
Banking services |
115 |
2002 |
| Shaws Supermarket |
Supermarket |
113 |
2001 |
| Town of Gilford |
Municipal services |
83 |
1812 |
| Orthopedic Professional Association |
Medical services |
50 |
1999 |
| WLNH/WLKZ/WEMJ |
Radio stations |
33 |
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| Road Access |
US Routes |
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State Routes |
11, 11A, 11B, 11C |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-93, Exit 20 |
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Distance |
12 miles |
| Railroad |
No |
| 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 |
54 miles |
| Number of Passsenger Airlines Serving Airport |
8 |
| Driving distance to selected cities: |
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Manchester, NH
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48 miles |
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Portland, ME
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84 miles |
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Boston, MA
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98 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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241 miles |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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Drove alone, car/truck/van
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87.3% |
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Carpooled, car/truck/van
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6.6% |
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Public transportation
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0.2% |
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Walked
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1.8% |
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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 |
22.8 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
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Working in community of residence
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29% |
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Commuting to another NH community
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65% |
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Commuting out-of-state
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6% |
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| X |
Municipal Parks |
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YMCA/YWCA |
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Boys Club/Girls Club |
| X |
Golf Courses |
| X |
Swimming: Indoor Facility |
| X |
Swimming: Outdoor Facility |
| X |
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 |
| 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 |
| X |
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): Gunstock |
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Other: Summer concert arena; Ellacoya
State Beach |
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Copyright 2006 Economic & Labor Market
Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights Reserved. Updated
06/09/06
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
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community contact.
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