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| Hudson, NH |
| Community Contact |
Town of Hudson
Stephen A. Malizia, Town Administrator
12 School Street
Hudson, NH
03051
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| Telephone |
(603) 886-6024 |
| Fax |
(603) 598-6481 |
| E-mail |
smalizia@seresc.net |
| Web Site |
www.ci.hudson.nh.us
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Monday through Friday, 8 am - 4:30 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
4 |
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State Senate |
District 14 |
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State Representative |
Hillsborough County District 27 |
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Incorporated: 1746
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Origin: Once a part of Nottingham, Massachusetts, the town was separated in 1741, and named Nottingham West. Owing to confusion with the town of Nottingham in the north, voters petitioned to have the town renamed in 1830. The name Hudson was chosen because of its position near the Merrimack River, once supposed to flow east from the Hudson River, creating the boundary line between Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
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Population, Year of the First Census Taken:
1,064 residents in 1790
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Population Trends:
Hudson had the seventh highest numeric population increase over the last five decades, increasing by a total of 18,745 residents between 1950's population of 4,183 and 2000's population of 22,928 residents. Decennial growth rates were well above the statewide average, ranging from a 17 percent increase between 1990-2000 to an 81 percent increase between 1960-1970. The 2004 Census estimate for Hudson was 24,310 residents, which ranked tenth among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
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Population Density, 2004:
852.1 persons per square mile of land area. Hudson contains 28.5 square miles of land area and 0.8 square miles of inland water area.
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Villages and Place Names:
Hudson Center, Potash Corner
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| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2005 |
$23,703,341 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2005 |
$35,021,322 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1942/04 |
| Master Plan |
2001 |
| 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; Library Trustees; Cemetery Trustees; Budget Committee
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Appointed:
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Planning Board; Conservation Commission
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| Public Library |
Hills Memorial |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Full-time |
| Town Fire Insurance Rating |
4/9 |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Municipal |
| Nearest Hospital(s): |
| Southern NH Regional or St. Joseph, Nashua |
| Distance: 1 mile |
Staffed Beds: 180; 144 |
| Electric Supplier |
PSNH |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
KeySpan |
| Water Supplier |
Hudson Water Department |
| Sanitation |
Private septic & Municipal |
| Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant |
No |
| 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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Voluntary |
| 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) |
$15.95 |
| 2004 Equalization Ratio |
93.3 |
| 2004 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$14.83 |
| 2004 Percent of Property Valuation by Type |
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Residential Land and Buildings
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80.1% |
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Commercial Land and Buildings
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16.9% |
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Other Property including Utilities
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3.0% |
| 2003 Total Housing Units |
8,722 |
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| 2003 Single-Family Units |
5,859 |
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Building Permits Issued
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113 |
| 2003 Multi-Family Units |
2,713 |
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Building Permits Issued
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64 |
| 2003 Manufactured Housing Units |
150 |
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| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2004 |
24,310 |
398,574 |
| 2000 |
22,985 |
382,384 |
| 1990 |
19,663 |
336,549 |
| 1980 |
14,022 |
276,608 |
| 1970 |
10,638 |
223,941 |
| Census 2000 Demographics |
| Population by Gender |
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Male
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11,344
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Female
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11,584 |
| Population by Age Group |
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Under age 5
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1,704 |
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Age 5 to 19
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5,231 |
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Age 20 to 34
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4,342 |
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Age 35 to 54
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7,948 |
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Age 55 to 64
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1,894 |
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Age 65 and over
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1,809 |
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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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89.7% |
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Bachelor's degree or higher
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25.9% |
| Per capita income |
$25,696 |
| Median 4-person family income |
$71,313 |
| Median household income |
$64,169 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
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Male
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$46,198 |
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Female
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$31,315 |
| Families below the poverty level |
1.2% |
| Annual Average |
1994 |
2004 |
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Civilian Labor Force
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12,140 |
14,367 |
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Employed
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11,385 |
13,705 |
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Unemployed
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755 |
662 |
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Unemployment Rate
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6.2% |
4.6% |
| Goods Producing Industries |
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Average Employment
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5,566 |
4,880 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$702 |
$1,083 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
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Average Employment
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4,044 |
4,894 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$383 |
$620 |
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| Total Private Industry |
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Average Employment
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9,610 |
9,774 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$568 |
$851 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
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Average Employment
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635 |
838 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$556 |
$782 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
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Average Employment
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10,246 |
10,612 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$567 |
$846 |
| n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards |
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| Schools students attend: |
Hudson operates grades 1-12 |
District: SAU
81 |
| 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 |
4
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1
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1
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1
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Grade Levels |
P 1-5
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6-8
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9-12
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K-8
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Total Enrollment |
1,613
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1,087
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1,444
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n/a
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| NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2004: |
Total Facilities: 33 |
Total Capacity: 1,205 | |
| Nearest Community/Technical
College:
Nashua |
| Nearest Colleges or
Universities: Daniel Webster; Rivier | |
| Benchmark Electronics |
Electronic equipment |
920 |
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| BAE Systems |
Signal analysis & jamming technology |
678 |
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| Hudson School District |
Education |
467 |
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| APW Enclosures |
Sheet metal fabrication & integration |
300 |
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| Lowell Shoe, Inc. |
Footwear |
240 |
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| Presstek |
Printing, imaging technology |
230 |
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| The Telegraph |
Daily newspaper |
211 |
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| Vectron Technologies |
Noise filter components |
200 |
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| Hudson Mills |
Apparel, furniture, upholstery |
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| Road Access |
Federal Routes |
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State Routes |
102, 111, 3A |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-93, Exit 3 |
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Distance |
9 miles |
| Railroad |
No |
| Public Transportation |
No |
| Nearest Airport |
Nashua |
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Runway |
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5,501 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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16 miles
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
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Manchester, NH |
22 miles |
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Portland, ME |
100 miles |
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Boston, MA |
36 miles |
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New York City, NY |
229 miles |
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Montreal, Quebec |
278 miles |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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Drove alone, car/truck/van |
87.7% |
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Carpooled, car/truck/van |
7.6% |
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Public transportation |
0.3% |
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Walked |
0.8% |
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Other Means |
0.5% |
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Worked at home |
3.1% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
27.6 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 |
44% |
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Commuting out-of-state |
34% | |
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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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Museums |
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Cinemas |
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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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Youth Sports: Hockey |
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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:
Musquash Conservation Land | |
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Copyright 2005 Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights Reserved. Updated 06/25/05
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