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| Goffstown, NH |
| Community Contact |
Goffstown Planning & Economic Development
Stephen B. Griffin, AICP, Coordinator
Town Office, 16 Main Street
Goffstown, NH
03045
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| Telephone |
(603) 497-8991 |
| Fax |
(603) 497-8993 |
| E-mail |
sgriffin@ci.goffstown.nh.us |
| Web Site |
www.ci.goffstown.nh.us
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Wednesday, 8:30 am - 12 noon, and Thursday, 8:30 am - 6 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
5 |
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State Senate |
District 20 |
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State Representative |
Hillsborough County District 7 |
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Incorporated: 1761
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Origin: This town, as part of Massachusetts, went through the names Narragansett Number 4, Piscataquog Village, and Shovestown before installation of the New Hampshire provincial government. In 1748, the area was regranted to new settlers, including Colonel John Goffe, for whom the town was officially named. The town includes the village of Grasmere, named for the English home of poets Wordsworth and Coleridge.
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Population, Year of the First Census Taken:
1,275 residents in 1790
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Population Trends:
Goffstown's population has grown well above the statewide average rate over each of the last five decades. Decennial growth rates ranged from a 16 percent increase between 1990-2000 to a 29 percent increase between 1980-1990. Over fifty years, Goffstown's population increased by a total of 11,291 residents, going from 5,638 in 1950 to 16,929 residents in 2000. The 2004 Census estimate for Goffstown was 17,536 residents, which ranked 14th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
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Population Density, 2004:
472.2 persons per square mile of land area. Goffstown contains 37.1 square miles of land area and 0.5 square miles of inland water area.
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Villages and Place Names:
Grasmere, Pinardville, Goffstown Village
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| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2004 |
$16,161,550 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2004 |
$27,135,334 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1961/03 |
| Master Plan |
1997 |
| 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; Planning Board
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Appointed:
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Conservation Commission; Library Trustees; Cemetery Trustees
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| Public Library |
Goffstown 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: 10 miles |
Staffed Beds: 244; 224 |
| Electric Supplier |
PSNH |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
KeySpan |
| Water Supplier |
Grasmere Water, Goffstown Village Precinct, Manchester Water |
| Sanitation |
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 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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unknown |
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Residential
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unknown |
| 2004 Total Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$21.78 |
| 2004 Equalization Ratio |
85.7 |
| 2004 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$18.74 |
| 2004 Percent of Property Valuation by Type |
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Residential Land and Buildings
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88.7% |
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Commercial Land and Buildings
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9.3% |
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Other Property including Utilities
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2.1% |
| 2003 Total Housing Units |
6,115 |
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| 2003 Single-Family Units |
4,260 |
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Building Permits Issued
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86 |
| 2003 Multi-Family Units |
1,588 |
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Building Permits Issued
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21 |
| 2003 Manufactured Housing Units |
267 |
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| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2004 |
17,536 |
398,574 |
| 2000 |
16,980 |
382,384 |
| 1990 |
14,769 |
336,549 |
| 1980 |
11,315 |
276,608 |
| 1970 |
9,284 |
223,941 |
| Census 2000 Demographics |
| Population by Gender |
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Male
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8,093
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Female
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8,836 |
| Population by Age Group |
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Under age 5
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895 |
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Age 5 to 19
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3,784 |
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Age 20 to 34
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3,669 |
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Age 35 to 54
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5,243 |
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Age 55 to 64
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1,295 |
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Age 65 and over
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2,043 |
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Median Age
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35.4 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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High school graduate or higher
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85.0% |
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Bachelor's degree or higher
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25.2% |
| Per capita income |
$21,907 |
| Median 4-person family income |
$61,718 |
| Median household income |
$55,833 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
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Male
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$39,757 |
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Female
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$30,000 |
| Families below the poverty level |
2.6% |
| Annual Average |
1994 |
2004 |
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Civilian Labor Force
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8,900 |
10,152 |
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Employed
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8,631 |
9,864 |
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Unemployed
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269 |
288 |
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Unemployment Rate
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3.0% |
2.8% |
| Goods Producing Industries |
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Average Employment
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509 |
560 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$553 |
$844 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
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Average Employment
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1,590 |
1,982 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$299 |
$491 |
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| Total Private Industry |
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Average Employment
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2,099 |
2,542 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$361 |
$569 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
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Average Employment
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480 |
1,017 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$595 |
$689 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
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Average Employment
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2,578 |
3,559 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$404 |
$603 |
| n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards |
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| Schools students attend: |
Goffstown operates grades 1-12 |
District: SAU
19 |
| 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 |
2
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1
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1
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1
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Grade Levels |
P 1-4
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5-8
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9-12
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K-8
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Total Enrollment |
747
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1,083
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1,255
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n/a
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| NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2004: |
Total Facilities: 16 |
Total Capacity: 626 | |
| Nearest Community/Technical
College:
Manchester |
| Nearest Colleges or
Universities: St. Anselm; Hesser; Southern NH University; UNH-Manchester | |
| Saint Anselm College |
Education |
475 |
1889 |
| Town of Goffstown |
Municipal services |
400 |
1761 |
| Shaw's Supermarket |
Supermarket |
200 |
1974 |
| Hannaford Brothers |
Supermarket |
200 |
1993 |
| Cote Electric |
Electrical |
84 |
1977 |
| Northeast Sheet Metal |
Ductwork for HVAC systems |
60 |
1976 |
| Hillsborough County |
County Services |
70 |
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| Northeast Sheet Metal, Inc. |
Sheet metal fabrication |
40 |
1976 |
| Benchmark, Inc |
Hermetic sealing systems |
40 |
1990 |
| Happy House Amusement |
Arcade machines |
35 |
1986 |
| Road Access |
Federal Routes |
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State Routes |
13, 114 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-293, Exit 4 |
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Distance |
11 miles |
| 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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10 miles
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
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Manchester, NH |
9 miles |
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Portland, ME |
107 miles |
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Boston, MA |
61 miles |
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New York City, NY |
254 miles |
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Montreal, Quebec |
262 miles |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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Drove alone, car/truck/van |
81.7% |
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Carpooled, car/truck/van |
8.5% |
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Public transportation |
0.1% |
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Walked |
4.8% |
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Other Means |
1.3% |
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Worked at home |
3.6% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
26.1 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
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Working in community of residence |
22% |
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Commuting to another NH community |
71% |
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Commuting out-of-state |
7% | |
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X
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Municipal Parks |
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X
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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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X
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Swimming: Indoor Facility |
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X
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Swimming: Outdoor Facility |
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X
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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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X
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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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Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area |
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Nearest Ski Area(s): Pat's Peak |
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Other:
Outdoor ice skating rink | |
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Copyright 2005 Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights Reserved. Updated 06/17/05
All information regarding the communities is from sources
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