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| Milford, NH |
| Community Contact |
Town of Milford
Board of Selectmen
1 Union Square
Milford, NH
03055
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| Telephone |
(603) 673-2257 |
| Fax |
(603) 673-2273 |
| E-mail |
dgriska@milford.nh.gov |
| Web Site |
www.milford.nh.gov/
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Selectmen: Monday through Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm; Town Clerk/Tax Collector: Monday through Friday, 8 am - 4 pm
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| County |
Hillsborough |
| Labor Market Area |
Nashua NH-MA NECTA Division, NH Portion |
| Tourism Region |
Monadnock |
| 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
5 |
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State Senate |
District 11 |
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State Representative |
Hillsborough County District 6 |
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Incorporated: 1794
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Origin: Incorporated in 1794, the town was probably named for its location near a shallow water crossing on the Souhegan River by an early mill site known as the Mill Ford. It was separated from the town of Monson, which ended up on the Massachusetts side of the border. Milford is also known as the Granite Town, because of extensive high-quality granite quarries.
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Population, Year of the First Census Taken:
939 residents in 1800
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Population Trends:
Milford grew above the statewide average rate over the last five decades, more than tripling the population. Decennial growth rates ranged from a 15 percent increase between 1990-2000 to a 36 percent increase between both 1960-1970 and 1980-1990. Milford's population increased by a total of 9,376 residents, going from 4,159 in 1950 to 13,535 residents in 2000. The 2004 Census estimate for Milford was 14,558 residents, which ranked 18th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
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Population Density, 2004:
572.9 persons per square mile of land area. Milford contains 25.4 square miles of land area and 0.1 square miles of inland water area.
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Villages and Place Names:
East Milford, South Milford, Richardson
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| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2005 |
$17,700,000 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2005 |
$27,393,000 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1969/03 |
| Master Plan |
1999 |
| 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; Checklist Supervisors; Cemetery Advisory Board; Trustees of the Trust Funds
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Appointed:
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Planning Board; Conservation Commission; Zoning Board; Recreation Commission; Heritage Commission; Budget Advisory Committee
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| Public Library |
Wadleigh Memorial |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Full-time & volunteer |
| Town Fire Insurance Rating |
4/9 |
| Emergency Medical Service |
volunteer |
| 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 |
Milford Dept. of Public Works |
| 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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Mandatory |
| Telephone Company |
Verizon |
| Cellular Telephone Access |
Yes |
| Cable Television Access |
Yes |
| Public Access Television Station |
No |
| 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) |
$32.39 |
| 2004 Equalization Ratio |
57.0 |
| 2004 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$18.52 |
| 2004 Percent of Property Valuation by Type |
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Residential Land and Buildings
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69.4% |
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Commercial Land and Buildings
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28.8% |
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Other Property including Utilities
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1.8% |
| 2003 Total Housing Units |
5,738 |
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| 2003 Single-Family Units |
2,896 |
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Building Permits Issued
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88 |
| 2003 Multi-Family Units |
2,440 |
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Building Permits Issued
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17 |
| 2003 Manufactured Housing Units |
402 |
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| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2004 |
14,558 |
398,574 |
| 2000 |
13,606 |
382,384 |
| 1990 |
11,828 |
336,549 |
| 1980 |
8,685 |
276,608 |
| 1970 |
6,622 |
223,941 |
| Census 2000 Demographics |
| Population by Gender |
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Male
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6,642
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Female
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6,893 |
| Population by Age Group |
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Under age 5
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984 |
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Age 5 to 19
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3,068 |
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Age 20 to 34
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2,686 |
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Age 35 to 54
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4,445 |
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Age 55 to 64
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1,055 |
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Age 65 and over
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1,297 |
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Median Age
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35.1 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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High school graduate or higher
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90.5% |
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Bachelor's degree or higher
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26.7% |
| Per capita income |
$24,425 |
| Median 4-person family income |
$61,682 |
| Median household income |
$52,343 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
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Male
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$42,244 |
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Female
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$28,220 |
| Families below the poverty level |
3.1% |
| Annual Average |
1994 |
2004 |
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Civilian Labor Force
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6,801 |
8,618 |
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Employed
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6,483 |
8,323 |
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Unemployed
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318 |
295 |
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Unemployment Rate
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4.7% |
3.4% |
| Goods Producing Industries |
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Average Employment
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2,061 |
2,592 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$626 |
$871 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
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Average Employment
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3,207 |
3,445 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$372 |
$505 |
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| Total Private Industry |
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Average Employment
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5,267 |
6,038 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$471 |
$663 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
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Average Employment
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488 |
695 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$547 |
$711 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
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Average Employment
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5,755 |
6,732 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$477 |
$668 |
| n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards |
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| Schools students attend: |
Milford operates grades 1-12 |
District: SAU
40 |
| 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 |
2
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1
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1
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2
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Grade Levels |
P K R 1-4
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5-8
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9-12
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R-12
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Total Enrollment |
831
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815
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868
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n/a
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| NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2004: |
Total Facilities: 13 |
Total Capacity: 363 | |
| Nearest Community/Technical
College:
Nashua; Manchester |
| Nearest Colleges or
Universities: Daniel Webster; Rivier; Thomas More; St. Anselm | |
| Hitchiner Manufacturing |
Ferrous, non-ferrous castings |
750 |
1946 |
| Milford School District |
Education |
200 |
1794 |
| Alene Candles |
Candles |
185 |
1995 |
| Hendrix Wire & Cable |
High voltage power cables |
180 |
1957 |
| Norton Company |
Industrial ceramics |
160 |
1978 |
| Harborside Healthcare |
Elder care |
145 |
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| Hampshire Paper Corporation |
Paper |
90 |
1978 |
| Spear |
Pressure sensitive labels |
90 |
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| Airmar Technology Corporation |
Ultrasonic transducers |
80 |
1981 |
| NPC, Inc. |
Diamond tools and coring |
80 |
1972 |
| Road Access |
Federal Routes |
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State Routes |
13, 101 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-293, Exit 7 & 8 |
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Distance |
10 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 |
17 miles |
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Portland, ME |
114 miles |
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Boston, MA |
55 miles |
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New York City, NY |
223 miles |
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Montreal, Quebec |
278 miles |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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Drove alone, car/truck/van |
83.9% |
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Carpooled, car/truck/van |
10.1% |
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Public transportation |
0.3% |
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Walked |
2.3% |
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Other Means |
0.5% |
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Worked at home |
3.0% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
24.2 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
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Working in community of residence |
34% |
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Commuting to another NH community |
55% |
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Commuting out-of-state |
11% | |
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X
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Municipal Parks |
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YMCA/YWCA |
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X
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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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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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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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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): McIntyre |
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Other:
Hiking, canoeing | |
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Copyright 2005 Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights Reserved. Updated 08/16/05
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modifications, and withdrawals without notice. No warranty or
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