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| Merrimack, NH |
| Community Contact |
Town of Merrimack
Walter Warren, Community Development Director
PO Box 940, Town Office
Merrimack, NH
03054
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| Telephone |
(603) 424-3531 |
| Fax |
(603) 424-1408 |
| E-mail |
wwarren@ci.merrimack.nh.us |
| Web Site |
www.ci.merrimack.nh.us
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Monday through Friday, 8:30 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 1 |
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Executive Council |
District
5 |
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State Senate |
District 9 |
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State Representative |
Hillsborough County District 19 |
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Incorporated: 1746
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Origin: Although first occupied in 1665, settlement did not begin until 1722, when the establishment of Brenton's Farm (Litchfield) presented the need of a ferry across the river to reach new settlements. The ferry concession was owned by Edward Lutwyche. When the town was separated from Nashua (then Dunstable) in 1746, it was given the name of the river, Merrimack. In 1774, Lutwyche's Ferry was sold to Revolutionary War patriot Matthew Thornton, giving it the current name of Thornton's Ferry.
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Population, Year of the First Census Taken:
819 residents in 1790
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Population Trends:
Merrimack ranked fifth in both numeric and percent of population increase over fifty years, growing more than 13 times larger. Decennial growth rates ranged from a 13 percent increase between 1990-2000 to a 188 percent increase between 1960-1970. Merrimack's population increased by a total of 23,211 residents, going from 1,908 in 1950 to 25,119 residents in 2000. The 2004 Census estimate for Merrimack was 26,577 residents, which ranked eighth among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
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Population Density, 2004:
814.7 persons per square mile of land area. Merrimack contains 32.6 square miles of land area and 0.8 square miles of inland water area.
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Villages and Place Names:
Reeds Ferry, Souhegan Village, South Merrimack, Thorntons Ferry
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| Type of Government |
Town Council |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2006 |
$25,595,092 |
| Budget: School Appropriations |
not available |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1953/05 |
| 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; Library Trustees; Conservation Commission
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| Public Library |
Merrimack Public |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Full-time |
| Town Fire Insurance Rating |
5/9 |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Municipal |
| Nearest Hospital(s): |
| Southern NH Regional or St. Joseph, Nashua |
| Distance: 11 miles |
Staffed Beds: 180; 144 |
| Electric Supplier |
PSNH |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
KeySpan |
| Water Supplier |
Pennichuck Water Works, Merrimack Village District |
| Sanitation |
Municipal |
| Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant |
Yes |
| 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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Yes |
| 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) |
$22.36 |
| 2004 Equalization Ratio |
88.0 |
| 2004 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$19.51 |
| 2004 Percent of Property Valuation by Type |
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Residential Land and Buildings
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79.4% |
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Commercial Land and Buildings
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19.6% |
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Other Property including Utilities
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1.0% |
| 2003 Total Housing Units |
9,575 |
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| 2003 Single-Family Units |
6,765 |
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Building Permits Issued
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73 |
| 2003 Multi-Family Units |
2,599 |
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Building Permits Issued
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29 |
| 2003 Manufactured Housing Units |
211 |
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| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2004 |
26,577 |
398,574 |
| 2000 |
25,267 |
382,384 |
| 1990 |
22,234 |
336,549 |
| 1980 |
15,406 |
276,608 |
| 1970 |
8,595 |
223,941 |
| Census 2000 Demographics |
| Population by Gender |
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Male
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12,514
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Female
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12,605 |
| Population by Age Group |
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Under age 5
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1,731 |
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Age 5 to 19
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6,110 |
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Age 20 to 34
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4,219 |
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Age 35 to 54
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9,183 |
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Age 55 to 64
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2,275 |
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Age 65 and over
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1,601 |
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Median Age
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36 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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35.0% |
| Per capita income |
$27,748 |
| Median 4-person family income |
$72,011 |
| Median household income |
$68,817 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
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Male
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$51,725 |
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Female
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$31,528 |
| Families below the poverty level |
1.2% |
| Annual Average |
1994 |
2004 |
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Civilian Labor Force
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13,714 |
16,394 |
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Employed
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13,027 |
15,838 |
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Unemployed
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687 |
556 |
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Unemployment Rate
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5.0% |
3.4% |
| Goods Producing Industries |
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Average Employment
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5,443 |
3,372 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$970 |
$1,255 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
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Average Employment
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3,776 |
10,525 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$436 |
$1,220 |
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| Total Private Industry |
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Average Employment
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9,219 |
13,897 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$751 |
$1,228 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
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Average Employment
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796 |
1,092 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$576 |
$692 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
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Average Employment
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10,015 |
14,989 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$737 |
$1,189 |
| n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards |
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| Schools students attend: |
Merrimack operates grades 1-12
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District: SAU
26 |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
Wilbur Palmer Voc. Tech. Center, Hudson; Milford HS; Nashua HS North
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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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3
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Grade Levels |
P 1-6
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7-8
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9-12
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K-12
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Total Enrollment |
3,099
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1254 +/-
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1,646
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n/a
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| NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2004: |
Total Facilities: 19 |
Total Capacity: 1,173 | |
| Nearest Community/Technical
College:
Nashua |
| Nearest Colleges or
Universities: Thomas More; Rivier; St. Anselm; Daniel Webster; Hesser | |
| Fidelity Investments |
Financial services |
3,500 |
1996 |
| Sanders Associates, Inc. |
Defense systems |
816 |
1988 |
| PC Connections, Inc. |
Computer resale |
700 |
1998 |
| Kollsman Instrument Company |
Electra optics |
500 |
1991 |
| Anheuser-Busch, Inc. |
Malt beverages |
531 |
1991 |
| Nashua Corporation |
Makes office papers & computer disks |
450 |
1973 |
| Merrimack School District |
Education |
800 |
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| St. Gobain |
PTFE coated fabrics |
253 |
1984 |
| Amherst Technologies |
Technology product & services provider |
238 |
1999 |
| Town of Merrimack |
Municipal services |
215 |
1746 |
| Road Access |
Federal Routes |
3 |
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State Routes |
Everett Tpk, 101A |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-293, Exit 3 |
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Distance |
11 miles |
| Railroad |
Boston & Maine |
| 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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11 miles
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
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Manchester, NH |
14 miles |
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Portland, ME |
108 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 |
272 miles |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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Drove alone, car/truck/van |
87.5% |
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Carpooled, car/truck/van |
7.8% |
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Public transportation |
0.2% |
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Walked |
0.5% |
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Other Means |
0.5% |
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Worked at home |
3.5% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
25.6 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
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Working in community of residence |
24% |
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Commuting to another NH community |
61% |
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Commuting out-of-state |
16% | |
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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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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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X
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Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility |
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X
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Bowling Facilities |
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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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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:
Anheuser-Busch Tours | |
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Copyright 2005 Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights Reserved. Updated 07/22/05
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