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| Amherst, NH |
| Community Contact |
Amherst Board of Selectmen
Marilyn Peterman, Chairman
PO Box 960
Amherst, NH
03031
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| Telephone |
(603) 673-6041 |
| Fax |
(603) 673-6794 |
| E-mail |
sfrydlo@amherstnh.gov |
| Web Site |
www.amherstnh.gov/
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Monday through Friday, 8 am - 4 pm; Town Clerk/Tax Collector: Monday through Friday, 9 am - 3 pm, and Tuesday evenings, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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| County |
Hillsborough |
| Labor Market Area |
Nashua NH-MA NECTA Division, NH Portion |
| Tourism Region |
Merrimack Valley |
| Planning Commission |
Nashua Regional |
| Regional Development |
Gateway Industrial Development Corp.
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| Election Districts |
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US Congress |
District 2 |
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Executive Council |
District
5 |
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State Senate |
District 11 |
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State Representative |
Hillsborough County District 6 |
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Incorporated: 1760
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Origin: First granted in 1728 as Narragansett Number 3, the town was named after Lord Jeffrey Amherst, commander-in-chief of the colonials in the French and Indian War. Amherst was the birthplace of Horace Greeley, founder of the New York Tribune. The town is home to Baboosic Lake.
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Population, Year of the First Census Taken:
2,369 residents in 1790
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Population Trends:
Population growth in Amherst was very fast—the town ranked 15th in total percent increase and 17th in total numeric increase between 1950 and 2000. Decennial growth rates ranged from ten percent between 1980-1990 to 125 percent between 1960-1970. Amherst's population increased from 1,461 residents in 1950 to 10,769 in 2000, a total increase of 9,308 residents. The Census 2004 estimate for Amherst was 11,566 residents, which ranked 26th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
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Population Density, 2004:
340.9 persons per square mile of land area. Amherst contains 33.9 square miles of land area and 0.5 square miles of inland water area.
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Villages and Place Names:
Cricket Corner, Ponemah, Baboosic Lakee
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| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2005 |
$7,677,763 |
| Budget: School Appropriations |
not available |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1946/04 |
| Master Plan |
1998 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions |
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Elected:
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Board of Selectmen; Cemetery Trustees; Library Trustees; Trustees of Trust Funds; Zoning Board
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Appointed:
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Planning Board; Conservation Commission; Communications Infrastructure Committee; Historic District Commission; Heritage Commission; Recreation Commission; Road Commission
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| Public Library |
Amherst Town |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Full-time & volunteer |
| Town Fire Insurance Rating |
5/9 |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Volunteer |
| Nearest Hospital(s): |
| Southern NH Regional or St. Joseph, Nashua |
| Distance: 14 miles |
Staffed Beds: 180; 144 |
| Electric Supplier |
PSNH |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
KeySpan |
| Water Supplier |
Pennichuck Water Works |
| 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 Program
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Voluntary |
| Telephone Company |
Verizon |
| Cellular Telephone Access |
Yes |
| Cable Television Access |
Yes |
| Public Access Television Station |
No |
| 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) |
$22.84 |
| 2004 Equalization Ratio |
80.6 |
| 2004 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$18.33 |
| 2004 Percent of Property Valuation by Type |
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Residential Land and Buildings
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88.1% |
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Commercial Land and Buildings
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10.3% |
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Other Property including Utilities
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1.7% |
| 2003 Total Housing Units |
4,021 |
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| 2003 Single-Family Units |
3,643 |
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Building Permits Issued
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64 |
| 2003 Multi-Family Units |
307 |
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Building Permits Issued
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12 |
| 2003 Manufactured Housing Units |
71 |
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| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2004 |
11,566 |
398,574 |
| 2000 |
10,834 |
382,384 |
| 1990 |
9,057 |
336,549 |
| 1980 |
8,243 |
276,608 |
| 1970 |
4,605 |
223,941 |
| Census 2000 Demographics |
| Population by Gender |
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Male
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5,418
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Female
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5,351 |
| Population by Age Group |
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Under age 5
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664 |
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Age 5 to 19
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2,996 |
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Age 20 to 34
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1,057 |
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Age 35 to 54
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4,150 |
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Age 55 to 64
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1,118 |
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Age 65 and over
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784 |
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Median Age
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38.7 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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High school graduate or higher
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96.2% |
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Bachelor's degree or higher
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55.6% |
| Per capita income |
$35,531 |
| Median 4-person family income |
$97,913 |
| Median household income |
$89,384 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
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Male
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$73,432 |
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Female
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$35,250 |
| Families below the poverty level |
1.0% |
| Annual Average |
1994 |
2004 |
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Civilian Labor Force
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4,995 |
6,119 |
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Employed
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4,758 |
5,906 |
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Unemployed
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237 |
213 |
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Unemployment Rate
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4.7% |
3.5% |
| Goods Producing Industries |
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Average Employment
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1,052 |
913 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$647 |
$901 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
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Average Employment
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2,007 |
2,841 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$524 |
$712 |
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| Total Private Industry |
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Average Employment
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3,059 |
3,754 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$566 |
$758 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
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Average Employment
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413 |
590 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$520 |
$743 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
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Average Employment
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3,472 |
4,344 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$561 |
$756 |
| n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards |
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| Schools students attend: |
Amherst operates grades K-8; grades 9-12 are part of Souhegan Cooperative (Amherst, Mont Vernon) |
District: SAU
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| Career Technology Center(s): |
Wilbur Palmer Voc. Tech. Center, Hudson; Milford HS; Nashua HS North |
Region: 16 | |
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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 |
2
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1
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1
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1
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Grade Levels |
K 1-4
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5-8
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9-12
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9-12
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Total Enrollment |
829
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866
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1,036
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| NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2004: |
Total Facilities: 12 |
Total Capacity: 721 | |
| Nearest Community/Technical
College:
Manchester; Nashua |
| Nearest Colleges or
Universities: St. Anselm; Rivier; Daniel Webster | |
| Wal-Mart |
Department store |
200 |
1992 |
| H & M Metals, Inc. |
Steel metal fabrication |
130 |
1970 |
| Diacom Corporation |
Fabric-elastomer diaphragms |
93 |
1983 |
| Nashua Redimix |
Ready mixed concrete |
25 |
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| Resin System Corporation |
Custom cast thermoset plastic |
52 |
1972 |
| Vibrac Corporation |
Torque test instruments |
15 |
1971 |
| Rontex America, Inc. |
Nonwoven fabrics |
23 |
1976 |
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| Road Access |
Federal Routes |
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State Routes |
13, 101, 101A, 122 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-293, Exit 8 |
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Distance |
14 miles |
| Railroad |
Boston & Maine |
| Public Transportation |
No |
| 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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14 miles
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
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Manchester, NH |
14 miles |
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Portland, ME |
110 miles |
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Boston, MA |
48 miles |
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New York City, NY |
241 miles |
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Montreal, Quebec |
274 miles |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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Drove alone, car/truck/van |
82.5% |
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Carpooled, car/truck/van |
7.1% |
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Public transportation |
0.5% |
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Walked |
0.3% |
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Other Means |
1.1% |
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Worked at home |
8.6% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
29.3 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
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Working in community of residence |
23% |
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Commuting to another NH community |
60% |
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Commuting out-of-state |
17% | |
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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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Museums |
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Cinemas |
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Performing Arts Facilities |
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Tourists Attractions |
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X
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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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X
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Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area |
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Nearest Ski Area(s): Pat's Peak |
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Other: Youth Lacrosse; Camps; Ponemah Bog Sanctuary; Peabody Mill Environmental Center | |
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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
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