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| Bedford, NH |
| Community Contact |
Town of Bedford
Karen White, Planning Director
24 North Amherst Road
Bedford, NH
03110
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| Telephone |
(603) 472-5242 |
| Fax |
(603) 472-4573 |
| E-mail |
kewhite@ci.bedford.nh.us |
| Web Site |
www.bedfordnh.org
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Monday through Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm
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| County |
Hillsborough |
| Labor Market Area |
Manchester NH Metro-NECTA |
| Tourism Region |
Merrimack Valley |
| Planning Commission |
Southern NH |
| Regional Development |
Capitol Region Economic Development Council
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| Election Districts |
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US Congress |
District 1 |
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Executive Council |
District
4 |
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State Senate |
District 9 |
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State Representative |
Hillsborough County District 18 |
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Incorporated: 1750
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Origin: Established in 1730 as Narragansett Number 5 for the benefit of soldiers who fought against the Narragansett Indians in Rhode Island. It was regranted first as Souhegan East, then as Bedford in 1750. The town was named for Lord John Russell, fourth Duke of Bedford, a close friend of Governor Benning Wentworth.
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Population, Year of the First Census Taken:
898 residents in 1790
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Population Trends:
Bedford has grown very quickly over fifty years—the town ranked ninth in percent increase and eighth in numeric increase. The 2000 population of 18,274 was over eight times 1950's population of 2,176, a total increase of 16,098 residents. Every decade has had a substantial rate of growth, ranging from 33 percent between 1980-1990 to a 67 percent increase between 1950-1960. The 2004 Census estimate for Bedford was 20,480 residents, which ranked 13th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
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Population Density, 2004:
625.3 persons per square mile of land area. Bedford contains 32.8 square miles of land area and 0.3 square miles of inland water area.
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Villages and Place Names:
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| Type of Government |
Manager & Council |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2005 |
$19,973,623 |
| Budget: School Appropriations |
$42,387,937 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1953/03 |
| Master Plan |
2000 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions |
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Elected:
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Town Council; Library Trustees
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Appointed:
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Planning Board; Zoning Board; Conservation Commission; Historic District Commission
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| Public Library |
Bedford Public |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Full-time |
| Town Fire Insurance Rating |
5/9 |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Municipal |
| Nearest Hospital(s): |
| Elliot or Catholic Medical Center, Manchester |
| Distance: 5 miles |
Staffed Beds: 244; 224 |
| Electric Supplier |
PSNH |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
KeySpan |
| Water Supplier |
Manchester Water Works, Pennichuck Water Works |
| Sanitation |
Private septic & 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 Program
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None |
| Telephone Company |
Verizon |
| Cellular Telephone Access |
Yes |
| Cable Television Access |
Yes |
| Public Access Television Station |
Yes |
| High Speed Cable Internet Service: |
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Business
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Yes |
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Residential
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Yes |
| 2004 Total Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$15.74 |
| 2004 Equalization Ratio |
96.6 |
| 2004 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$15.17 |
| 2004 Percent of Property Valuation by Type |
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Residential Land and Buildings
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83.5% |
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Commercial Land and Buildings
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15.9% |
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Other Property including Utilities
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0.6% |
| 2003 Total Housing Units |
7,245 |
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| 2003 Single-Family Units |
6,017 |
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Building Permits Issued
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132 |
| 2003 Multi-Family Units |
1,227 |
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Building Permits Issued
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0 |
| 2003 Manufactured Housing Units |
0 |
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| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2004 |
20,480 |
398,574 |
| 2000 |
18,492 |
382,384 |
| 1990 |
12,513 |
336,549 |
| 1980 |
9,481 |
276,608 |
| 1970 |
5,859 |
223,941 |
| Census 2000 Demographics |
| Population by Gender |
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Male
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8,988
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Female
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9,286 |
| Population by Age Group |
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Under age 5
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1,329 |
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Age 5 to 19
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4,212 |
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Age 20 to 34
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2,190 |
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Age 35 to 54
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6,703 |
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Age 55 to 64
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1,737 |
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Age 65 and over
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2,103 |
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Median Age
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39.2 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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High school graduate or higher
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92.6% |
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Bachelor's degree or higher
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49.3% |
| Per capita income |
$37,730 |
| Median 4-person family income |
$91,868 |
| Median household income |
$84,392 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
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Male
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$69,987 |
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Female
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$39,507 |
| Families below the poverty level |
1.6% |
| Annual Average |
1994 |
2004 |
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Civilian Labor Force
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7,696 |
10,984 |
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Employed
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7,450 |
10,674 |
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Unemployed
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246 |
310 |
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Unemployment Rate
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3.2% |
2.8% |
| Goods Producing Industries |
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Average Employment
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607 |
1,811 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$571 |
$931 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
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Average Employment
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8,772 |
11,347 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$550 |
$899 |
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| Total Private Industry |
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Average Employment
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9,379 |
13,158 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$552 |
$903 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
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Average Employment
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502 |
767 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$525 |
$738 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
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Average Employment
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9,881 |
13,925 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$550 |
$894 |
| n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards |
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| Schools students attend: |
Bedford operates grades K-8; grades 9-12 are tuitioned to Manchester West |
District: SAU
25 |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
Manchester School of Technology |
Region: 15 | |
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| Educational Facilities |
Elementary
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Middle/Junior High
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High School
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Private/Parochial
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Number of Schools |
3
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1
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2
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Grade Levels |
P K 1-5
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6-8
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K-12
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Total Enrollment |
1,931
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932
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n/a
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| NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2004: |
Total Facilities: 15 |
Total Capacity: 1,001 | |
| Nearest Community/Technical
College:
Manchester |
| Nearest Colleges or
Universities: St. Anselm; Southern NH University; Hesser; UNH-Manchester | |
| Wal-Mart |
Department store |
283 |
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| Bedford School District |
Education |
245 |
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| Macy's |
Retail |
199 |
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| Car Components Technology |
Manufacturing |
196 |
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| Sheraton Tara Wayfarer Inn |
Hotel, restaurant, convention center |
185 |
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| Kelly Services |
Temporary employment agency |
150 |
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| Harvey Construction |
Construction |
100 |
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| Continental P.E.T. |
Research, manufacturing |
100 |
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| Road Access |
Federal Routes |
3 |
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State Routes |
101 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-293, Exit 4 |
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Distance |
Local access |
| Railroad |
Boston & Maine |
| Public Transportation |
Yes |
| Nearest Airport |
Manchester |
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Runway |
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9,250 feet |
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Lighted? |
Yes
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Navigational Aids? |
Yes |
| Nearest Commercial Airport |
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Manchester
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Distance |
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5 miles
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
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Manchester, NH |
5 miles |
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Portland, ME |
100 miles |
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Boston, MA |
54 miles |
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New York City, NY |
245 miles |
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Montreal, Quebec |
265 miles |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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Drove alone, car/truck/van |
86.0% |
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Carpooled, car/truck/van |
5.4% |
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Public transportation |
0.3% |
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Walked |
0.5% |
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Other Means |
1.5% |
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Worked at home |
6.3% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
27.2 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
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Working in community of residence |
26% |
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Commuting to another NH community |
62% |
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Commuting out-of-state |
12% | |
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X
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Municipal Parks |
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YMCA/YWCA |
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Boys Club/Girls Club |
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X
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Golf Courses |
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Swimming: Indoor Facility |
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X
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Swimming: Outdoor Facility |
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Tennis Courts: Indoor Faclity |
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X
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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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X
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Museums |
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X
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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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X
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Youth Sports: Baseball |
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X
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Youth Sports: Soccer |
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X
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Youth Sports: Football |
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X
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Youth Sports: Basketball |
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Youth Sports: Hockey |
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Campgrounds |
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Fishing/Hunting |
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Boating/Marinas |
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Snowmobile Trails |
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Bicycle Trails |
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Cross Country Skiing |
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Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area |
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Nearest Ski Area(s): McIntyre; Pat's Peak |
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Other:
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Copyright 2005 Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights Reserved. Updated 05/25/05
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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