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| Derry, NH |
| Community Contact |
Derry Planning Department
George H. Sioras, Community Development Director
14 Manning St
Derry, NH
03038
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| Telephone |
(603) 432-6110 |
| Fax |
(603) 432-6109 |
| E-mail |
georgesioras@ci.derry.nh.us |
| Web Site |
www.derry.nh.us
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Monday through Friday, 7 am - 4 pm, plus Wednesday until 7 pm
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| County |
Rockingham |
| Labor Market Area |
Nashua NH-MA NECTA Division, NH Portion |
| Tourism Region |
Merrimack Valley |
| Planning Commission |
Southern NH |
| Regional Development |
Rockingham Economic Development Corp.
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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 19 |
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State Representative |
Rockingham County District 5 |
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Incorporated: 1827
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Origin: Although first settled in 1719, Derry was not incorporated until 1827. It was for a long time part of Londonderry, which included Windham and portions of Manchester, Salem, and Hudson. The town was named for the Isle of Derry, Ireland, the Gaelic word "Doire" meaning oak woods. Derry is the location of Robert Frost's farm, and the birthplace of astronaut Alan Shepard. It is also the location of two of America's oldest private schools, Pinkerton Academy, founded in 1814 and still in operation, and the Adams Female Seminary.
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Population, Year of the First Census Taken:
2,176 residents in 1830
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Population Trends:
Derry had the second-highest numeric population increase between 1950-2000, maintaining above-average growth rates each decade and growing nearly six times larger. Decennial growth rates ranged from a 15 percent increase between 1990-2000 to a 68 percent increase between 1960-1970. Derry grew by 28,195 residents, going from 5,826 in 1950 to 34,021 residents in 2000. The 2004 Census estimate for Derry was 34,371 residents, which ranked fourth among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
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Population Density, 2004: 970.1 persons per square mile of land area, the ninth highest population density among the cities and towns. Derry contains 35.4 square miles of land area and 0.9 square miles of inland water area.
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Villages and Place Names:
Chases Grove, Collettes Grove, Derry Village, East Derry, Howards Grove
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| Type of Government |
Town Admin./Council |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2005 |
$37,197,873 |
| Budget: School Appropriations |
not available |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1946/05 |
| Master Plan |
2003 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions |
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Elected:
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Town Council
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Appointed:
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Planning Board; Conservation Commission; Zoning Board
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| Public Library |
Derry Public; Taylor Library |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Full-time |
| Town Fire Insurance Rating |
4/9 |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Municipal |
| Nearest Hospital(s): |
| Parkland Medical Center, Derry |
| Distance: Local |
Staffed Beds: 82 |
| Electric Supplier |
PSNH; NH Electric; Granite State |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
KeySpan |
| Water Supplier |
Derry Water Department |
| Sanitation |
Municipal |
| Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant |
Yes |
| Solid Waste Disposal |
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Curbside Trash Pickup
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Private |
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Pay-As-You-Throw Program
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No |
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Recycling Program
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Mandatory |
| 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) |
$22.54 |
| 2004 Equalization Ratio |
80.6 |
| 2004 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$18.04 |
| 2004 Percent of Property Valuation by Type |
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Residential Land and Buildings
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82.8% |
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Commercial Land and Buildings
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16.3% |
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Other Property including Utilities
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0.8% |
| 2003 Total Housing Units |
13,006 |
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| 2003 Single-Family Units |
6,580 |
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Building Permits Issued
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61 |
| 2003 Multi-Family Units |
5,853 |
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Building Permits Issued
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5 |
| 2003 Manufactured Housing Units |
573 |
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| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2004 |
34,371 |
292,526 |
| 2000 |
34,112 |
278,748 |
| 1990 |
29,745 |
246,744 |
| 1980 |
18,875 |
190,345 |
| 1970 |
11,712 |
138,951 |
| Census 2000 Demographics |
| Population by Gender |
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Male
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16,893
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Female
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17,128 |
| Population by Age Group |
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Under age 5
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2,436 |
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Age 5 to 19
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8,653 |
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Age 20 to 34
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6,809 |
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Age 35 to 54
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11,816 |
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Age 55 to 64
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2,204 |
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Age 65 and over
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2,103 |
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Median Age
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33.6 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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High school graduate or higher
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90.9% |
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Bachelor's degree or higher
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26.3% |
| Per capita income |
$22,315 |
| Median 4-person family income |
$61,625 |
| Median household income |
$54,634 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
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Male
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$41,271 |
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Female
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$30,108 |
| Families below the poverty level |
3.3% |
| Annual Average |
1994 |
2004 |
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Civilian Labor Force
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18,868 |
20,405 |
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Employed
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17,641 |
19,371 |
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Unemployed
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1,227 |
1,034 |
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Unemployment Rate
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6.5% |
5.1% |
| Goods Producing Industries |
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Average Employment
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1,713 |
1,347 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$540 |
$902 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
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Average Employment
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4,865 |
5,744 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$399 |
$597 |
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| Total Private Industry |
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Average Employment
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6,577 |
7,091 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$436 |
$655 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
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Average Employment
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669 |
1,059 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$591 |
$749 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
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Average Employment
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7,246 |
8,150 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$450 |
$667 |
| n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards |
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| Schools students attend: |
Derry operates grades 1-8; grades 9-12 are tuitioned to Pinkerton Academy (Derry) |
District: SAU
10 |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
Pinkerton Academy, Derry; Salem High School Vocational Center |
Region: 17 | |
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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 |
5
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2
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1
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3
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Grade Levels |
1-5
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6-8
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9-12
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K-12
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Total Enrollment |
2,464
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1,764
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3,378
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n/a
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| NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2004: |
Total Facilities: 30 |
Total Capacity: 1,383 | |
| Nearest Community/Technical
College:
Manchester; Nashua |
| Nearest Colleges or
Universities: Chester College of New England; Hesser; Southern NH University; UNH-Manchester; St. Anselm | |
| Derry Cooperative School System |
Education |
850 |
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| HCA Health Services of NH |
Health care administration |
850 |
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| Shaw's Supermarket |
Supermarket |
225 |
1980 |
| Finete |
Fire equipment |
200 |
1960's |
| Electronics Corporation |
Industrial controls |
100 |
1980 |
| Standard Sash & Door Co. |
Door, window units |
100 |
1971 |
| McCord Winn & Textron, Inc. |
Automotive components |
100 |
1982 |
| Eastern Rainbow, Inc. |
Color separations |
80 |
1977 |
| Wal-mart |
Department store |
125 |
1992 |
| Hannaford |
Supermarket |
149 |
2000 |
| Road Access |
Federal Routes |
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State Routes |
28, 102, 111 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-93, Exit 4 |
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Distance |
1 mile |
| Railroad |
No |
| 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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13 miles
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
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Manchester, NH |
12 miles |
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Portland, ME |
94 miles |
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Boston, MA |
42 miles |
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New York City, NY |
242 miles |
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Montreal, Quebec |
269 miles |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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Drove alone, car/truck/van |
84.9% |
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Carpooled, car/truck/van |
9.7% |
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Public transportation |
0.8% |
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Walked |
1.4% |
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Other Means |
0.6% |
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Worked at home |
2.7% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
31.1 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
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Working in community of residence |
20% |
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Commuting to another NH community |
47% |
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Commuting out-of-state |
33% | |
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X
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Municipal Parks |
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YMCA/YWCA |
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X
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Boys Club/Girls Club |
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X
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Golf Courses |
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X
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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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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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X
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Performing Arts Facilities |
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X
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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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X
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Youth Sports: Hockey |
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X
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Campgrounds |
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X
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Fishing/Hunting |
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X
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Boating/Marinas |
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X
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Snowmobile Trails |
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X
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Bicycle Trails |
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X
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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): McIntyre |
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Other:
Lakes with public beach; Robert Frost Homestead; Skateboard Park; Opera House | |
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Copyright 2005 Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights Reserved. Updated 06/16/05
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modifications, and withdrawals without notice. No warranty or
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