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| Washington, NH |
| Community Contact |
Town of Washington
Guy L. Eaton, Selectman
7 Halfmoon Pond Road
Washington, NH 03280
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| Telephone |
(603) 495-3661 |
| Fax |
(603) 495-3299 |
| E-mail |
selectmen@washingtonnh.org |
| Web Site |
www.washingtonnh.org
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Selectmen: Thursday, 9
am - 12 noon & 2 pm - 4 pm; Town Clerk/Tax Collector: Thursday, 3 pm
- 9 pm, Friday 9 am - 4 pm, and last Saturday of the month, 9 am - 1
pm
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| County |
Sullivan |
| Labor Market Area |
Hillsborough NH LMA |
| 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 2 |
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State Senate
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District 8 |
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State Representative
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Sullivan County
District 2 |
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Incorporated: 1776
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Origin: This territory was first
granted in 1735 by the Massachusetts government. It was named Monadnock
Number 8, one of the fort towns designated to protect the colonies from
Indian attack. In 1752, the Masonian Proprietors issued a new grant to
Captain Peter Prescott and others, who called it New Concord. Those
settlers forfeited claim, and the territory was granted yet again in
1768 to Reuben Kidder and others, under the name of Camden. In December
1776, residents petitioned the newly established American revolutionary
government for incorporation of their town as Washington, in honor of
General George Washington.
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Villages and Place Names: East
Washington, Washington Center
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Population, Year of the First Census Taken:
545 residents in 1790
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Population Trends: Population change
for Washington totaled 739 over 50 years, from 168 in 1950 to 907 in
2000. The largest decennial percent change was 66 percent between 1970
and 1980; population increased 53 percent from 1960 to 1970 and from
1980 to 1990. The 2005 Census estimate for Washington was 1,043
residents, which ranked 183rd among New Hampshire's incorporated cities
and towns.
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Population Density, 2005: 22.9 persons
per square mile of land area. Washington contains 45.5 square miles of
land area and 2.2 square miles of inland water area.
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| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2006 |
$1,491,658 |
| Budget: School Appropriations |
not available |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1974/04 |
| Master Plan |
1992 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions |
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Elected:
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Selectmen; Planning;
Library; Cemetery; Treasurer; Assessors; Moderator; Fire Chief; Road
Agent; Town Clerk; Tax Collector |
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Appointed:
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Conservation; Parks &
Recreation; Zoning; Police Chief; Health Officer; Forestry |
| Public Library |
Shedd Free |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Volunteer |
| Town Fire Insurance Rating |
9/10 |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Volunteer |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Valley Regional, Claremont |
25 miles |
45 |
| New London Hospital, New London |
28 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; Granite State |
| Cellular Telephone Access |
Yes |
| Cable Television Access |
No |
| Public Access Television Station |
No |
| High Speed Internet Service: |
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Business
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Yes |
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Residential
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unknown |
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| 2005 Total Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$13.78 |
| 2005 Equalization Ratio |
100.0 |
| 2005 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$13.79 |
| 2005 Percent of Property Valuation by Type |
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Residential Land and Buildings
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97.8% |
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Commercial Land and Buildings
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0.5% |
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Other Property including Utilities
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1.7% |
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| 2005 Total Housing Units |
1,047 |
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| 2005 Single-Family Units |
978 |
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Building Permits Issued
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30 |
| 2005 Multi-Family Units |
24 |
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Building Permits Issued
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0 |
| 2005 Manufactured Housing Units |
45 |
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| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2005 |
1,043 |
43,041 |
| 2000 |
907 |
40,560 |
| 1990 |
629 |
38,652 |
| 1980 |
411 |
36,063 |
| 1970 |
248 |
30,949 |
| Census 2000 Demographics |
| Population by Gender |
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Male
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458 |
Female
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437 |
| Population by Age Group |
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Under age 5
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44 |
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Age 5 to 19
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167 |
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Age 20 to 34
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108 |
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Age 35 to 54
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276 |
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Age 55 to 64
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140 |
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Age 65 and over
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160 |
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Median Age
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45 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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High school graduate or higher
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89.3% |
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Bachelor's degree or higher
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21.3% |
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| Per capita income |
$20,540 |
| Median 4-person family income |
$50,000 |
| Median household income |
$43,125 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
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Male
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$34,688 |
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Female
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$26,333 |
| Families below the poverty level |
3.1% |
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| Annual Average |
1995 |
2005 |
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Civilian Labor Force
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339 |
468 |
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Employed
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329 |
451 |
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Unemployed
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10 |
17 |
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Unemployment Rate
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2.9% |
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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21 |
31 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$303 |
$362 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
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Average Employment
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6 |
12 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$538 |
$702 |
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| Total Private Industry |
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Average Employment
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27 |
43 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$355 |
$455 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
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Average Employment
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14 |
39 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$227 |
$385 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
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Average Employment
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41 |
82 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$311 |
$422 |
| n = indicates that the data does not
meet disclosure standards |
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| Schools students attend: |
Washington operates
grades K-5; grades 6-12 are tuitioned to Hillsborough-Deering
Cooperative (Deering, Hillsborough) |
District:
SAU 34 |
| Career Technology
Center(s): |
Concord High School;
Pembroke Academy |
Region:
11 |
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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 |
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Grade Levels
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K 1-5 |
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Total Enrollment
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66 |
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| NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2006: |
Total Facilities: 0 |
Total Capacity: 0 |
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| Nearest Community/Technical College:
Claremont |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities:
New England; Keene State; Colby-Sawyer;
Antioch New England |
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| Eccardt Farm |
Dairy |
8 |
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| Washington Highway Department |
Road maintenance |
5 |
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| Washington General Store |
Convenience store |
3 |
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| Road Access |
US Routes |
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State Routes |
31 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-89, Exit 5 |
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Distance |
25 miles |
| 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 |
| Manchester-Boston
Regional |
Distance |
44 miles |
| Number of Passsenger Airlines Serving Airport |
8 |
| Driving distance to selected cities: |
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Manchester, NH
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40 miles |
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Portland, ME
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133 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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250 miles |
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Montreal, Quebec
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227 miles |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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Drove alone, car/truck/van
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75.8% |
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Carpooled, car/truck/van
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12.6% |
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Public transportation
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0.0% |
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Walked
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2.5% |
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Other Means
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1.0% |
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Worked at home
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8.1% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
36.6 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
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Working in community of residence
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20% |
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Commuting to another NH community
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72% |
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Commuting out-of-state
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8% |
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Municipal Parks |
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YMCA/YWCA |
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Boys Club/Girls Club |
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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 |
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Cinemas |
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Performing Arts Facilities |
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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 |
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Youth Sports: Hockey |
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Campgrounds |
| X |
Fishing/Hunting |
| X |
Boating/Marinas |
| X |
Snowmobile Trails |
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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): Mount Sunapee |
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Other: Highland Lake; Pillsbury State Park |
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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
regarding individual cities and towns should be directed to the
community contact.
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