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| Springfield, NH |
| Community Contact |
Springfield Board of
Selectmen
Janet Roberts, Administrative Assistant
PO Box 22
Springfield, NH 03284
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| Telephone |
(603) 763-4805 |
| Fax |
(603) 763-3336 |
| E-mail |
springtown@srnet.com |
| Web Site |
www.springfieldnh.net
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Monday through
Wednesday, 9 am - 4 pm, and Thursday 9 am - 8 pm, closed Friday
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| County |
Sullivan |
| Labor Market Area |
Lebanon NH-VT Micro-NECTA,
NH Portion |
| 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 |
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Executive Council
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District 1 |
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State Senate
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District 5 |
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State Representative
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Sullivan County
District 2 |
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Incorporated: 1794
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Origin: This territory was granted in
1769 to families from Portsmouth and led by Captain John Fisher,
brother-in-law to Governor John Wentworth, who gave it the name
Protectworth. The governor reserved a substantial portion of the grant
for himself. In 1775, the governor fled New Hampshire, and Captain
Fisher, who chose to side with Governor Wentworth in loyalty to England,
had all his holdings confiscated by the colonies. Those who had settled
the area petitioned for ownership of the land in 1780. In 1794 residents
petitioned for incorporation, and asked to have their town named
Springfield.
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Villages and Place Names: East
Springfield, Twin Lakes Village, Washburn Corner, West Springfield
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Population, Year of the First Census Taken:
210 residents in 1790
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Population Trends: Population change
for Springfield totaled 624 over 50 years, from 324 in 1950 to 948 in
2000. The largest decennial percent change was a 72 percent increase
between 1970 and 1980, followed by a 48 percent increase over the next
decade. The 2005 Census estimate for Springfield was 1,114 residents,
which ranked 175th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
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Population Density, 2005: 25.5 persons
per square mile of land area. Springfield contains 43.6 square miles of
land area and 0.9 square miles of inland water area.
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| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2006 |
$978,983 |
| Budget: School Appropriations |
not available |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1987/06 |
| Master Plan |
2005 |
| 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 |
| Public Library |
Libbie A. Cass Memorial |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Volunteer |
| Town Fire Insurance Rating |
6/9 |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Volunteer |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| New London Hospital, New London |
9 miles |
35 |
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| Electric Supplier |
PSNH; NH Electric Coop. |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
None |
| Water Supplier |
Private wells |
| Sanitation |
Private septic |
| 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; Kearsarge |
| Cellular Telephone Access |
Limited |
| Cable Television Access |
No |
| Public Access Television Station |
No |
| 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) |
$12.41 |
| 2005 Equalization Ratio |
96.3 |
| 2005 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$11.77 |
| 2005 Percent of Property Valuation by Type |
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Residential Land and Buildings
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85.7% |
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Commercial Land and Buildings
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7.1% |
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Other Property including Utilities
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7.2% |
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| 2005 Total Housing Units |
643 |
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| 2005 Single-Family Units |
551 |
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Building Permits Issued
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17 |
| 2005 Multi-Family Units |
10 |
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Building Permits Issued
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0 |
| 2005 Manufactured Housing Units |
82 |
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| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2005 |
1,114 |
43,041 |
| 2000 |
948 |
40,560 |
| 1990 |
789 |
38,652 |
| 1980 |
532 |
36,063 |
| 1970 |
310 |
30,949 |
| Census 2000 Demographics |
| Population by Gender |
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Male
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466 |
Female
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479 |
| Population by Age Group |
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Under age 5
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51 |
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Age 5 to 19
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178 |
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Age 20 to 34
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166 |
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Age 35 to 54
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334 |
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Age 55 to 64
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99 |
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Age 65 and over
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117 |
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Median Age
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39.8 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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High school graduate or higher
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89.0% |
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Bachelor's degree or higher
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28.3% |
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| Per capita income |
$23,263 |
| Median 4-person family income |
$58,068 |
| Median household income |
$44,659 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
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Male
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$33,958 |
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Female
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$25,223 |
| Families below the poverty level |
3.5% |
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| Annual Average |
1995 |
2005 |
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Civilian Labor Force
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477 |
685 |
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Employed
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466 |
663 |
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Unemployed
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11 |
22 |
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Unemployment Rate
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2.3% |
3.2% |
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| Annual Average Covered Employment |
1995 |
2005 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
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Average Employment
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n |
26 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$435 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
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Average Employment
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n |
98 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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n |
$1,065 |
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| Total Private Industry |
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Average Employment
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160 |
124 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$497 |
$933 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
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Average Employment
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15 |
17 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$236 |
$290 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
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Average Employment
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174 |
142 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$475 |
$854 |
| n = indicates that the data does not
meet disclosure standards |
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| Schools students attend: |
Grades 1-12 are part
of Kearsarge Regional (Bradford, Newbury, New London, Springfield,
Sutton, Warner, Wilmot) |
District:
SAU 65 |
| 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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Grade Levels
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Total Enrollment
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| NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2006: |
Total Facilities: 1 |
Total Capacity: 17 |
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| Nearest Community/Technical College:
Claremont |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities:
Colby-Sawyer; Magdalen; Lebanon; Dartmouth |
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| Durgin-Crowell |
Lumber mill |
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| Evarts |
Kiln drying |
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| Hemphill Power |
Electrical generation |
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| Protectworth Catering |
Catering |
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| Twin Lake Villa |
Resort |
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| Road Access |
US Routes |
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State Routes |
4A, 114 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-89, Exit 12A |
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Distance |
Local access |
| Railroad |
No |
| Public Transportation |
No |
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| Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation |
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Parlin Field, Newport
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Runway
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3,450 ft. asphalt |
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Lighted?
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No |
Navigational Aids? |
No |
| 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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56 miles |
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Portland, ME
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141 miles |
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Boston, MA
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106 miles |
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New York City, NY
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273 miles |
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Montreal, Quebec
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207 miles |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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Drove alone, car/truck/van
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78.3% |
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Carpooled, car/truck/van
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11.5% |
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Public transportation
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0.0% |
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Walked
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2.3% |
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Other Means
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1.0% |
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Worked at home
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7.0% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
23.9 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
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Working in community of residence
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17% |
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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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5% |
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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 |
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Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility |
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Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility |
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Bowling Facilities |
| X |
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) |
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Youth Sports: Baseball |
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Youth Sports: Soccer |
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Youth Sports: Football |
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Youth Sports: Basketball |
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Youth Sports: Hockey |
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Campgrounds |
| X |
Fishing/Hunting |
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Boating/Marinas |
| X |
Snowmobile Trails |
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Bicycle Trails |
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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): Mount Sunapee, Ragged
Mountain |
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Other: Hiking Trails |
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Copyright 2006 Economic & Labor Market
Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights Reserved. Updated
06/28/06
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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