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| Litchfield, NH |
| Community Contact |
Town of Litchfield
Theresa Briand, Town Clerk/Tax Collector
Two Liberty Way, Suite 3
Litchfield, NH
03052
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| Telephone |
(603) 424-4045 |
| Fax |
(603) 424-8154 |
| E-mail |
txcollector4u@yahoo.com |
| Web Site |
www.litchfield.mv.com
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Selectmen and Building Dept.: Monday through Friday, 8 am - 4 pm; Town Clerk/Tax Collector: Monday, 10 am - 6 pm, Tuesday through Friday, 8 am - 3 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 18 |
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State Representative |
Hillsborough County District 27 |
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Incorporated: 1734
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Origin: Known as Naticook until 1729 when the land was granted as Brenton's Farm to William Brenton, Governor of Rhode Island and son-in-law to Governor Cranston. Following Brenton's death in 1749, the land was granted to new settlers, and named in honor of George Henry Lee, Earl of Litchfield. Litchfield was the opposite landing-site of Thornton's Ferry, originating across the Merrimack River in the town of Merrimack.
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Population, Year of the First Census Taken:
357 residents in 1790
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Population Trends: Litchfield had the second highest percent increase in population over fifty years, growing more than 17 times larger. Decennial growth rates ranged from a 33 percent increase between both 1980-1990 and 1990-2000 to a 192 percent increase between 1970-1980. Litchfield's population increased by a total of 6,933 residents, going from 427 in 1950 to 7,360 residents in 2000. The 2004 Census estimate for Litchfield was 8,130 residents, which ranked 36th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
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Population Density, 2004:
544.9 persons per square mile of land area. Litchfield contains 14.9 square miles of land area and 0.4 square miles of inland water area.
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Villages and Place Names:
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| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2003 |
$3,012,809 |
| Budget: School Appropriations |
not available |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1957/05 |
| Master Plan |
2002 |
| 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
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Appointed:
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Planning Board; Zoning Board; Conservation Commission; Library Trustees; Cemetery Trustees
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| Public Library |
Aaron Cutler Memorial |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Full-time |
| Town Fire Insurance Rating |
5/9 |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Volunteer |
| Nearest Hospital(s): |
| Southern NH Regional or St. Joseph, Nashua |
| Distance: 8 miles |
Staffed Beds: 180; 144 |
| Electric Supplier |
PSNH |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
KeySpan |
| Water Supplier |
Pennichuck East |
| 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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Yes |
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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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Limited |
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Residential
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Limited |
| 2004 Total Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$24.72 |
| 2004 Equalization Ratio |
61.2 |
| 2004 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$15.12 |
| 2004 Percent of Property Valuation by Type |
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Residential Land and Buildings
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91.1% |
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Commercial Land and Buildings
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6.2% |
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Other Property including Utilities
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2.6% |
| 2003 Total Housing Units |
2,607 |
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| 2003 Single-Family Units |
2,164 |
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Building Permits Issued
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50 |
| 2003 Multi-Family Units |
322 |
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Building Permits Issued
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16 |
| 2003 Manufactured Housing Units |
121 |
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| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2004 |
8,130 |
398,574 |
| 2000 |
7,423 |
382,384 |
| 1990 |
5,441 |
336,549 |
| 1980 |
4,150 |
276,608 |
| 1970 |
1,420 |
223,941 |
| Census 2000 Demographics |
| Population by Gender |
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Male
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3,700
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Female
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3,660 |
| Population by Age Group |
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Under age 5
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682 |
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Age 5 to 19
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1,925 |
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Age 20 to 34
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1,366 |
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Age 35 to 54
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2,717 |
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Age 55 to 64
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409 |
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Age 65 and over
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261 |
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Median Age
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33.2 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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High school graduate or higher
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92.9% |
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Bachelor's degree or higher
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33.3% |
| Per capita income |
$25,203 |
| Median 4-person family income |
$76,931 |
| Median household income |
$73,302 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
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Male
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$46,809 |
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Female
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$33,488 |
| Families below the poverty level |
2.2% |
| Annual Average |
1994 |
2004 |
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Civilian Labor Force
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3,661 |
4,794 |
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Employed
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3,502 |
4,614 |
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Unemployed
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159 |
180 |
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Unemployment Rate
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4.3% |
3.8% |
| Goods Producing Industries |
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Average Employment
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133 |
171 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$583 |
$932 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
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Average Employment
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154 |
316 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$314 |
$588 |
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| Total Private Industry |
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Average Employment
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286 |
487 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$439 |
$709 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
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Average Employment
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175 |
311 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$352 |
$592 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
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Average Employment
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461 |
798 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$406 |
$663 |
| n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards |
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| Schools students attend: |
Litchfield operates grades 1-10; grades 11-12 are tuitioned to Hudson |
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 |
1
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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-12
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Total Enrollment |
575
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597
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485
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n/a
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| NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2004: |
Total Facilities: 5 |
Total Capacity: 128 | |
| Nearest Community/Technical
College:
Nashua; Manchester |
| Nearest Colleges or
Universities: Daniel Webster; Rivier; Thomas More; Hesser; St. Anselm | |
| NE Small Tube |
Manufacturing |
70 |
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| Road Access |
Federal Routes |
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State Routes |
3A |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-93, Exit 4 |
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Distance |
9 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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8 miles
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
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Manchester, NH |
11 miles |
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Portland, ME |
105 miles |
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Boston, MA |
51 miles |
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New York City, NY |
236 miles |
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Montreal, Quebec |
270 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 |
9.8% |
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Public transportation |
0.4% |
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Walked |
0.0% |
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Other Means |
0.2% |
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Worked at home |
1.9% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
30.9 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
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Working in community of residence |
6% |
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Commuting to another NH community |
72% |
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Commuting out-of-state |
22% | |
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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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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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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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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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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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Copyright 2005 Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights Reserved. Updated 06/23/05
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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