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| Tilton, NH |
| Community Contact |
Town of Tilton
Board of Selectmen
257 Main Street
Tilton, NH 03276
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| Telephone |
(603) 286-4521 |
| Fax |
(603) 286-3519 |
| E-mail |
tiltonta@metrocast.net |
| Web Site |
www.tiltonnh.org/
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Monday through Friday,
8:30 am - 4:15 pm
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| County |
Belknap |
| Labor Market Area |
Franklin 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 2 |
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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 2 |
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Incorporated: 1869
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Origin: This territory was settled long
before it became a town, the southern part of Sanbornton known as
Sanbornton Bridge or Bridge Village. It was incorporated as a separate
town in 1869 and named Tilton, in honor of Nathaniel Tilton, one of the
first settlers. Nathaniel Tilton established an iron foundry and the
area's first hotel, the Dexter House. His grandson Charles was a
prominent citizen of the town when it was incorporated, prompting the
choice of name. Charles Tilton made a considerable fortune in the 1849
California Gold Rush. He donated many statues to the town, including the
Tilton Arch, and his estate is now part of the Tilton School.
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Villages and Place Names: East Tilton,
The Plains, Winnisquam, Belmont Junction
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Population, Year of the First Census Taken:
1,147 residents in 1870
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Population Trends: Population change
for Tilton totaled 1,393 over 50 years, from 2,085 in 1950 to 3,478 in
2000. The largest decennial percent change was an increase of 31 percent
between 1970 and 1980; population declined four percent over the next
decade. The 2005 Census estimate for Tilton was 3,636 residents, which
ranked 100th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
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Population Density, 2005: 318.7 persons
per square mile of land area. Tilton contains 11.4 square miles of land
area and 0.5 square miles of inland water area.
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| Type of Government |
Selectmen/Town Meeting |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2003 |
$3,636,061 |
| Budget: School Appropriations |
not available |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1956/05 |
| Master Plan |
1994 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
No |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions |
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Elected:
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Selectmen; Budget;
Library; Sewer; Town Clerk; Tax Collector |
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Appointed:
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Planning; Zoning;
Conservation |
| Public Library |
Hall Memorial |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Tilton-Northfield Fire District |
| Town Fire Insurance Rating |
5/9 |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Municipal |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Franklin Regional, Franklin |
3 miles |
49 |
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| Electric Supplier |
PSNH |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
KeySpan |
| Water Supplier |
Lochmere Village District,
Tilton-Northfield Water District |
| Sanitation |
Private septic & Municipal |
| Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant |
Yes |
| Solid Waste Disposal |
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Curbside Trash Pickup
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Municipal |
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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) |
$16.09 |
| 2005 Equalization Ratio |
95.1 |
| 2005 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$15.27 |
| 2005 Percent of Property Valuation by Type |
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Residential Land and Buildings
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50.3% |
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Commercial Land and Buildings
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46.5% |
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Other Property including Utilities
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3.2% |
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| 2005 Total Housing Units |
1,736 |
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| 2005 Single-Family Units |
997 |
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Building Permits Issued
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12 |
| 2005 Multi-Family Units |
453 |
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Building Permits Issued
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0 |
| 2005 Manufactured Housing Units |
286 |
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| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2005 |
3,636 |
61,547 |
| 2000 |
3,478 |
56,576 |
| 1990 |
3,239 |
49,294 |
| 1980 |
3,387 |
42,884 |
| 1970 |
2,579 |
32,367 |
| Census 2000 Demographics |
| Population by Gender |
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Male
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1,744 |
Female
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1,733 |
| Population by Age Group |
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Under age 5
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163 |
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Age 5 to 19
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726 |
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Age 20 to 34
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581 |
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Age 35 to 54
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1,079 |
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Age 55 to 64
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341 |
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Age 65 and over
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587 |
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Median Age
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39.6 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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High school graduate or higher
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79.5% |
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Bachelor's degree or higher
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17.7% |
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| Per capita income |
$19,578 |
| Median 4-person family income |
$50,143 |
| Median household income |
$41,977 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
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Male
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$32,095 |
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Female
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$25,227 |
| Families below the poverty level |
2.9% |
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| Annual Average |
1995 |
2005 |
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Civilian Labor Force
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1,756 |
1,948 |
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Employed
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1,658 |
1,877 |
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Unemployed
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98 |
71 |
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Unemployment Rate
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5.6% |
3.6% |
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| Annual Average Covered Employment |
1995 |
2005 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
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Average Employment
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585 |
579 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$634 |
$971 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
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Average Employment
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1,284 |
3,414 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$301 |
$494 |
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| Total Private Industry |
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Average Employment
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1,869 |
3,993 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$405 |
$563 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
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Average Employment
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464 |
539 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$432 |
$571 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
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Average Employment
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2,332 |
4,532 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$410 |
$564 |
| n = indicates that the data does not
meet disclosure standards |
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| Schools students attend: |
Grades K-12 are part
of Winnisquam Regional (Northfield, Sanbornton, Tilton) |
District:
SAU 59 |
| 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 |
2 |
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Grade Levels
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6-8 |
9-12 |
9-12 |
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Total Enrollment
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491 |
546 |
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| NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2006: |
Total Facilities: 3 |
Total Capacity: 159 |
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| Nearest Community/Technical College:
Laconia; Concord |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities:
Plymouth State University; Colby-Sawyer |
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| j.jill |
Catalog distribution
center |
325+ |
1998 |
| Tanger Outlet Stores |
Outlet stores |
200+ |
1994 |
| Home Depot |
Retail home improvement |
150+ |
2001 |
| Autoserv |
Car dealership |
110 |
1997 |
| Wal-Mart |
Department store |
110 |
1994 |
| Shaw's Supermarket |
Supermarket |
100+ |
1998 |
| The Tilton School |
Education |
85 |
1820 |
| Quin-T Corporation |
Power transmission
products |
70 |
1976 |
| BJ Superstore |
Retail wholesale store |
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| Lowes |
Home improvement center |
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| Road Access |
US Routes |
3 |
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State Routes |
132, 140 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-93, Exit 20 |
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Distance |
Local access |
| 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 |
41 miles |
| Number of Passsenger Airlines Serving Airport |
8 |
| Driving distance to selected cities: |
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Manchester, NH
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35 miles |
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Portland, ME
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98 miles |
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Boston, MA
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85 miles |
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New York City, NY
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289 miles |
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Montreal, Quebec
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236 miles |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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Drove alone, car/truck/van
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76.1% |
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Carpooled, car/truck/van
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13.4% |
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Public transportation
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0.3% |
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Walked
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5.0% |
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Other Means
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0.3% |
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Worked at home
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4.8% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
24.1 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
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Working in community of residence
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27% |
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Commuting to another NH community
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70% |
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Commuting out-of-state
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2% |
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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 |
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Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility |
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Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility |
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Bowling Facilities |
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Museums |
| X |
Cinemas |
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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 |
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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 |
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Overnight or Day Camps |
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Nearest Ski Area(s): Gunstock |
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Other: Hobo Railroad; Lakes; Summer
Concert Series; Old Home Day; Summer Fair |
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Copyright 2006 Economic & Labor Market
Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights Reserved. Updated
06/29/06
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
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community contact.
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