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| Meredith, NH |
| Community Contact |
Town of Meredith
Carol Granfield, Town Manager
41 Main Street
Meredith, NH 03253
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| Telephone |
(603) 279-4538 |
| Fax |
(603) 279-1153 |
| E-mail |
cgranfield@meredithnh.org |
| Web Site |
www.meredithnh.org
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Monday through Friday,
8 am - 5 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 2 |
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State Representative
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Belknap County
District 3 |
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Incorporated: 1768
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Origin: Meredith was first granted in
1748 to a group of settlers led by Samuel Palmer, a teacher of surveying
and navigation, who had laid out much of the land surrounding Lake
Winnipesaukee. It was known as Palmer's-Town, or Second Township, since
it was the second town granted by the Masonian Proprietors that lay at
the lake. Many settlers were from Salem, Massachusetts, and the town was
later called New Salem. In 1768, the town was incorporated by Governor
John Wentworth as Meredith, for Sir William Meredith, who allied with
William Pitt in opposition to taxation on the colonies.
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Villages and Place Names: Bear Island,
East Bear Island, Leavitt Park, Lovejoy Sands, Meredith Center
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Population, Year of the First Census Taken:
881 residents in 1790
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Population Trends: Population change
for Meredith totaled 3,753 over 50 years, from 2,222 in 1950 to 5,975 in
2000. The largest decennial percent change was a 60 percent increase
between 1970 and 1980; the smallest, just four percent between 1980 and
1990. The 2005 Census estimate for Meredith was 6,615 residents, which
ranked 47th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
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Population Density, 2005: 164.1 persons
per square mile of land area. Meredith contains 40.3 square miles of
land area and 14.2 square miles of inland water area.
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| Type of Government |
Selectmen/Town Manager |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2005 |
$11,600,934 |
| Budget: School Appropriations |
not available |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1971/02 |
| Master Plan |
2002 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planner/Engineer/CEO |
| 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; Cemetery |
| Public Library |
Meredith Public |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Full-time Chief |
| Town Fire Insurance Rating |
6/9 |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Commercial |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Lakes Region General, Laconia |
10 miles |
137 |
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| Electric Supplier |
PSNH; NH Electric Coop. |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
None |
| Water Supplier |
Meredith Water Dept. |
| Sanitation |
Municipal |
| Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant |
No |
| 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 |
Yes |
| Cable Television Access |
Yes |
| Public Access Television Station |
Yes |
| High Speed Internet Service: |
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Business
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Limited |
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Residential
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Limited |
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| 2005 Total Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$16.25 |
| 2005 Equalization Ratio |
63.3 |
| 2005 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$10.27 |
| 2005 Percent of Property Valuation by Type |
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Residential Land and Buildings
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90.4% |
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Commercial Land and Buildings
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9.1% |
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Other Property including Utilities
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0.5% |
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| 2005 Total Housing Units |
4,625 |
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| 2005 Single-Family Units |
3,755 |
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Building Permits Issued
|
46 |
| 2005 Multi-Family Units |
579 |
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Building Permits Issued
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48 |
| 2005 Manufactured Housing Units |
291 |
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| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2005 |
6,615 |
61,547 |
| 2000 |
5,975 |
56,576 |
| 1990 |
4,846 |
49,294 |
| 1980 |
4,646 |
42,884 |
| 1970 |
2,904 |
32,367 |
| Census 2000 Demographics |
| Population by Gender |
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Male
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2,938 |
Female
|
3,005 |
| Population by Age Group |
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Under age 5
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290 |
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Age 5 to 19
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1,158 |
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Age 20 to 34
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787 |
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Age 35 to 54
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1,971 |
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Age 55 to 64
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738 |
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Age 65 and over
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999 |
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Median Age
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42.5 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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High school graduate or higher
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89.9% |
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Bachelor's degree or higher
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30.3% |
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| Per capita income |
$24,867 |
| Median 4-person family income |
$54,764 |
| Median household income |
$42,758 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
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Male
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$35,766 |
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Female
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$26,772 |
| Families below the poverty level |
4.2% |
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| Annual Average |
1995 |
2005 |
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Civilian Labor Force
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2,713 |
3,366 |
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Employed
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2,623 |
3,269 |
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Unemployed
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90 |
97 |
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Unemployment Rate
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3.3% |
2.9% |
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| Annual Average Covered Employment |
1995 |
2005 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
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Average Employment
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675 |
721 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$546 |
$912 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
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Average Employment
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1,908 |
2,093 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$365 |
$548 |
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| Total Private Industry |
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Average Employment
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2,583 |
2,814 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$412 |
$641 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
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Average Employment
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268 |
339 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$524 |
$713 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
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Average Employment
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2,850 |
3,153 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$423 |
$649 |
| 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 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Grade Levels
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P K R 1-4 |
5-8 |
9-12 |
K-8 |
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Total Enrollment
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400 |
417 |
427 |
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| NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2006: |
Total Facilities: 3 |
Total Capacity: 173 |
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| Nearest Community/Technical College:
Laconia |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities:
Plymouth State University |
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| Vutek |
Color ink machinery |
300 |
1988 |
| Meredith Village Savings Bank |
Banking |
203 |
1869 |
| Golden View |
Nursing home |
125 |
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| Hampshire Hospitality Holdings |
Hospitality |
100 |
1983 |
| Meredith Harley Davidson |
Motorcycle retail, repair,
service |
67 |
1983 |
| Remcom/North Corporation |
Machine electrical
connectors |
65 |
1983 |
| Annalee Mobilite Dolls, Inc. |
Soft sculpture dolls |
50 |
1962 |
| Ippolito's Furniture |
Furniture sales |
36 |
1978 |
| Comstock Industries, Inc. |
Metals, plastics
manufacturing |
24 |
1979 |
| Salmon Press |
Job printing, newspapers |
17 |
1880 |
| Road Access |
US Routes |
3 |
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State Routes |
104, 132, 25 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-93, Exit 23 |
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Distance |
9 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 |
56 miles |
| Number of Passsenger Airlines Serving Airport |
8 |
| Driving distance to selected cities: |
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Manchester, NH
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58 miles |
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Portland, ME
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80 miles |
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Boston, MA
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108 miles |
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New York City, NY
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311 miles |
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Montreal, Quebec
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226 miles |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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Drove alone, car/truck/van
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78.5% |
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Carpooled, car/truck/van
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11.1% |
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Public transportation
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0.0% |
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Walked
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3.8% |
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Other Means
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0.6% |
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Worked at home
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6.0% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
22 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
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Working in community of residence
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40% |
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Commuting to another NH community
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56% |
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Commuting out-of-state
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4% |
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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 |
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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 |
| 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 |
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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 |
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Overnight or Day Camps |
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Nearest Ski Area(s): Gunstock |
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Other: Annalee Doll Museum; Scenic RR |
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Copyright 2006 Economic & Labor Market
Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights Reserved. Updated
06/23/06
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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