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| Mont Vernon, NH |
| Community Contact |
Town of Mont Vernon
Barbara Walker
PO Box 444, 1 South Main Street
Mont Vernon, NH
03057
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| Telephone |
(603) 673-6080 |
| Fax |
(603) 673-5995 |
| E-mail |
townofmontvernon@adelphia.net |
| Web Site |
http://town.mont-vernon.nh.us
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Selectmen: Monday through Thursday, 9 am - 2 pm; Town Clerk: Monday and Wednesday, 5 pm - 8 pm, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 am - 12 noon; Tax Collector: Monday, 6 pm - 8 pm and Thursday, 10 am - 1 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
5 |
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State Senate |
District 9 |
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State Representative |
Hillsborough County District 4 |
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Incorporated: 1803
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Origin: Named in honor of George Washington's Virginia estate, which got its name from Admiral Edward Vernon. George Washington's brother, Lawrence, the original owner of the estate, served under Admiral Vernon as an officer. Although probably not the reason for selecting this name, Admiral Vernon was also a close friend of Governor Wentworth.
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Population, Year of the First Census Taken:
762 residents in 1810
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Population Trends:
Over the last five decades, Mont Vernon's population grew five times larger. Decennial growth rates were at or above the statewide average rate, and ranged from a 12 percent increase between 1990-2000 to a 59 percent increase between 1970-1980. Mont Vernon's population increased by a total of 1,629 residents, going from 405 in 1950 to 2,034 residents in 2000. The 2004 Census estimate for Mont Vernon was 2,303 residents, which ranked 124th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
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Population Density, 2004:
136.9 persons per square mile of land area. Mont Vernon contains 16.8 square miles of land area and 0.1 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 |
$3,400,206 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2003 |
$3,453,543 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1963/04 |
| Master Plan |
2000 |
| 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; Conservation Commission; Library Trustees; Cemetery Trustees
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| Public Library |
Daland Memorial |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Volunteer |
| Town Fire Insurance Rating |
9 |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Volunteer |
| Nearest Hospital(s): |
| Southern NH Regional or St. Joseph, Nashua |
| Distance: 16 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 |
Yes |
| Public Access Television Station |
No |
| High Speed Cable Internet Service: |
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Business
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Partial |
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Residential
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Partial |
| 2004 Total Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$18.74 |
| 2004 Equalization Ratio |
100.0 |
| 2004 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$18.68 |
| 2004 Percent of Property Valuation by Type |
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Residential Land and Buildings
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98.5% |
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Commercial Land and Buildings
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0.7% |
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Other Property including Utilities
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0.7% |
| 2003 Total Housing Units |
824 |
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| 2003 Single-Family Units |
726 |
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Building Permits Issued
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18 |
| 2003 Multi-Family Units |
25 |
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Building Permits Issued
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0 |
| 2003 Manufactured Housing Units |
73 |
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| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2004 |
2,303 |
398,574 |
| 2000 |
2,057 |
382,384 |
| 1990 |
1,832 |
336,549 |
| 1980 |
1,444 |
276,608 |
| 1970 |
906 |
223,941 |
| Census 2000 Demographics |
| Population by Gender |
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Male
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1,041
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Female
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993 |
| Population by Age Group |
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Under age 5
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117 |
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Age 5 to 19
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530 |
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Age 20 to 34
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234 |
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Age 35 to 54
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786 |
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Age 55 to 64
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182 |
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Age 65 and over
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185 |
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Median Age
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38.5 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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High school graduate or higher
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93.1% |
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Bachelor's degree or higher
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42.3% |
| Per capita income |
$30,772 |
| Median 4-person family income |
$77,869 |
| Median household income |
$71,250 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
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Male
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$50,353 |
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Female
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$32,500 |
| Families below the poverty level |
1.0% |
| Annual Average |
1994 |
2004 |
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Civilian Labor Force
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959 |
1,285 |
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Employed
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919 |
1,246 |
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Unemployed
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40 |
39 |
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Unemployment Rate
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4.2% |
3.0% |
| Goods Producing Industries |
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Average Employment
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15 |
n |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$360 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
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Average Employment
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44 |
n |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$308 |
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| Total Private Industry |
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Average Employment
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59 |
142 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$321 |
$1,380 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
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Average Employment
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55 |
63 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$314 |
$527 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
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Average Employment
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114 |
205 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$318 |
$1,117 |
| n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards |
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| Schools students attend: |
Mont Vernon operates grades K-6; grades 7-8 are tuitioned to Amherst; grades 9-12 are part of Souhegan Cooperative (Amherst; Mont Vernon) |
District: SAU
39 |
| 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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Grade Levels |
K 1-6
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Total Enrollment |
247
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| NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2004: |
Total Facilities: 0 |
Total Capacity: 0 | |
| Nearest Community/Technical
College:
Nashua; Manchester |
| Nearest Colleges or
Universities: St. Anselm; Hesser; Southern NH University; UNH-Manchester | |
| Information Unlimited, Inc. |
Science educational devices |
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1972 |
| Mont Vernon Inn |
Retirement home |
10 |
1978 |
| Mont Vernon General Store |
Convenience store |
7 |
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| Mont Vernon Design |
Design services |
2 |
1984 |
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| Road Access |
Federal Routes |
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State Routes |
13 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-293, Exit 4 |
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Distance |
15 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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21 miles
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
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Manchester, NH |
18 miles |
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Portland, ME |
113 miles |
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Boston, MA |
59 miles |
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New York City, NY |
244 miles |
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Montreal, Quebec |
267 miles |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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Drove alone, car/truck/van |
85.2% |
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Carpooled, car/truck/van |
7.8% |
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Public transportation |
0.2% |
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Walked |
0.9% |
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Other Means |
0.7% |
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Worked at home |
5.1% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
32.5 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
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Working in community of residence |
11% |
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Commuting to another NH community |
77% |
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Commuting out-of-state |
12% | |
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Municipal Parks |
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YMCA/YWCA |
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Boys Club/Girls Club |
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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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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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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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Fishing/Hunting |
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Boating/Marinas |
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Snowmobile Trails |
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Bicycle Trails |
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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:
Lamson Farm | |
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Copyright 2005 Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights Reserved. Updated 06/23/05
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