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| Mason, NH |
| Community Contact |
Mason Board of Selectmen
C. Christopher Guiry, Chairman
16 Darling Hill Road
Mason, NH
03048
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| Telephone |
(603) 878-2070 |
| Fax |
(603) 878-4892 |
| E-mail |
not available |
| Web Site |
not available
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Selectmen: Tuesday through Thursday, 11 am - 3 pm; Town Clerk/Tax Collector: Tuesday, 1 pm - 4 pm, and Thursday, 9 am - 12 noon and 7 pm - 9 pm
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| County |
Hillsborough |
| Labor Market Area |
Nashua NH-MA NECTA Division, NH Portion |
| Tourism Region |
Monadnock |
| Planning Commission |
Southwest Region |
| 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 12 |
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State Representative |
Hillsborough County District 5 |
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Incorporated: 1768
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Origin: First known as Number 1, the first in a line of border towns including area allotted to this state by Massachusetts upon establishment of New Hampshire as a separate state in 1741. The town's charter was granted in 1749, and in 1768, Governor John Wentworth named it in honor of New Hampshire's founder, Captain John Mason. Captain Mason was the holder of patent with title to the land that became New Hampshire. Mason is the boyhood home of "Uncle Sam," Samuel Wilson.
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Population, Year of the First Census Taken:
922 residents in 1790
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Population Trends:
Mason's population grew well above the statewide average over each decade but the most recent. Population decreased by five percent between 1990-2000; the highest increase was 53 percent which occurred between both 1970-1980 and 1980-1990. Population in Mason increased by a total of 859 residents, going from 288 in 1950 to 1,147 residents in 2000. The 2004 Census estimate for Mason was 1,269 residents, which ranked 169th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
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Population Density, 2004:
52.9 persons per square mile of land area. Mason contains 24.0 square miles of land area and 0.01 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, 2005 |
$1,111,027 |
| Budget: School Appropriations |
not available |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1967/05 |
| Master Plan |
1981 |
| 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; Trustees of Trust Funds; Supervisors of Checklist
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Appointed:
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Planning Board; Zoning Board; Recreation Committee; Conservation Commission; Financial Advisory Comm., Forestry Committee
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| Public Library |
Mason Public |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Volunteer |
| Town Fire Insurance Rating |
9/10 |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Volunteer |
| Nearest Hospital(s): |
| Southern NH Regional or St. Joseph, Nashua |
| Distance: 17 miles |
Staffed Beds: 180; 144 |
| Electric Supplier |
PSNH |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
None |
| Water Supplier |
Private wells |
| 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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Mandatory |
| Telephone Company |
Verizon; Wilton |
| Cellular Telephone Access |
Yes |
| Cable Television Access |
No |
| Public Access Television Station |
No |
| High Speed Cable Internet Service: |
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Business
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No |
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Residential
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No |
| 2004 Total Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$17.66 |
| 2004 Equalization Ratio |
92.2 |
| 2004 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$16.33 |
| 2004 Percent of Property Valuation by Type |
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Residential Land and Buildings
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98.0% |
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Commercial Land and Buildings
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0.2% |
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Other Property including Utilities
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1.8% |
| 2003 Total Housing Units |
507 |
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| 2003 Single-Family Units |
487 |
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Building Permits Issued
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18 |
| 2003 Multi-Family Units |
0 |
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Building Permits Issued
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0 |
| 2003 Manufactured Housing Units |
17 |
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| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2004 |
1,269 |
398,574 |
| 2000 |
1,155 |
382,384 |
| 1990 |
1,369 |
336,549 |
| 1980 |
792 |
276,608 |
| 1970 |
518 |
223,941 |
| Census 2000 Demographics |
| Population by Gender |
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Male
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591
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Female
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556 |
| Population by Age Group |
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Under age 5
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65 |
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Age 5 to 19
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238 |
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Age 20 to 34
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156 |
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Age 35 to 54
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492 |
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Age 55 to 64
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99 |
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Age 65 and over
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97 |
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Median Age
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39.9 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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High school graduate or higher
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89.5% |
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Bachelor's degree or higher
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30.9% |
| Per capita income |
$28,503 |
| Median 4-person family income |
$61,908 |
| Median household income |
$60,433 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
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Male
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$43,558 |
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Female
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$26,042 |
| Families below the poverty level |
3.6% |
| Annual Average |
1994 |
2004 |
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Civilian Labor Force
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728 |
746 |
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Employed
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700 |
712 |
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Unemployed
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28 |
34 |
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Unemployment Rate
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3.8% |
4.6% |
| Goods Producing Industries |
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Average Employment
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20 |
22 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$356 |
$774 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
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Average Employment
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36 |
106 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$424 |
$272 |
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| Total Private Industry |
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Average Employment
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56 |
129 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$400 |
$359 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
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Average Employment
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23 |
20 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$316 |
$530 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
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Average Employment
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79 |
149 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$375 |
$382 |
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| Schools students attend: |
Grades 1-12 are part of Mascenic Regional (Greenville, Mason, New Ipswich)
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District: SAU
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| Career Technology Center(s): |
Region 14 Applied Technology Center, Peterborough
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Region: 14 | |
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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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Grade Levels |
P 1-4
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Total Enrollment |
81
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| NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2004: |
Total Facilities: 2 |
Total Capacity: 54 | |
| Nearest Community/Technical
College:
Nashua |
| Nearest Colleges or
Universities: Daniel Webster; Franklin Pierce; Rivier; Keene State | |
| Parkers Maple Barn Restaurant & Gift Shops |
Food, gifts |
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| Pickity Place |
Food, gifts, herb plants |
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| The Driving Range |
Golf, food |
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| Road Access |
Federal Routes |
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State Routes |
31, 123 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-93, Exit 4 |
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Distance |
33 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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31 miles
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
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Manchester, NH |
34 miles |
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Portland, ME |
127 miles |
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Boston, MA |
58 miles |
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New York City, NY |
215 miles |
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Montreal, Quebec |
291 miles |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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Drove alone, car/truck/van |
80.9% |
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Carpooled, car/truck/van |
12.2% |
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Public transportation |
0.5% |
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Walked |
2.8% |
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Other Means |
0.3% |
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Worked at home |
3.3% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
36.1 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
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Working in community of residence |
16% |
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Commuting to another NH community |
50% |
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Commuting out-of-state |
34% | |
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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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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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Youth Sports: Soccer |
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Youth Sports: Football |
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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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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:
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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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