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| New Boston, NH |
| Community Contact |
Town of New Boston
Nicola Strong, Planning Coordinator
PO Box 250
New Boston, NH
03070
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| Telephone |
(603) 487-5504 x111 |
| Fax |
(603) 487-2975 |
| E-mail |
planning@new-boston.nh.us |
| Web Site |
www.new-boston.nh.us
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Selectmen: Monday through Friday, 9 am - 4 pm; Town Clerk: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9 am - 4 pm, and Thursday, 4 pm - 8 pm; Tax Collector: Monday and Wednesday, 9 am - 1 pm
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| County |
Hillsborough |
| Labor Market Area |
Manchester NH Metro-NECTA |
| Tourism Region |
Merrimack Valley |
| Planning Commission |
Southern NH |
| Regional Development |
Capitol Region Economic Development Council
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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: 1763
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Origin: First granted by Governor Jonathan Belcher of Massachusetts in 1736 to several Boston families. The town was to have been called Lanestown or Piscataquog Township. Not all the grantees took up their claims, and the land was regranted ten years later to colonizers from Londonderry, New Hampshire. In 1763, Governor Benning Wentworth formally adopted the long-used name of New Boston.
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Population, Year of the First Census Taken:
1,202 residents in 1790
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Population Trends:
Growing faster than the statewide average rate over four of the last five decades, New Boston's population grew nearly five times larger. Decennial growth rates ranged from a seven percent increase between 1950-1960 to a 67 percent increase between 1980-1990. New Boston's population grew by a total of 3,273 residents, going from 865 in 1950 to 4,138 residents in 2000. The 2004 Census estimate for New Boston was 4,777 residents, which ranked 72nd among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
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Population Density, 2004:
111.2 persons per square mile of land area. New Boston contains 43.0 square miles of land area and 0.2 square miles of inland water area.
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Villages and Place Names:
Klondike Corner
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| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2005 |
$4,171,238 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2005 |
$7,819,365 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1977/05 |
| 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; Zoning Board; Conservation Commission; Library Trustees; Cemetery Trustees
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| Public Library |
Whipple Free |
| Police Department |
Part-time |
| Fire Department |
Volunteer |
| Town Fire Insurance Rating |
6/9 |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Volunteer |
| Nearest Hospital(s): |
| Elliot or Catholic Medical Center, Manchester |
| Distance: 20 miles |
Staffed Beds: 244; 224 |
| 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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Private |
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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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Yes |
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Residential
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Yes |
| 2004 Total Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$28.90 |
| 2004 Equalization Ratio |
53.5 |
| 2004 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$15.50 |
| 2004 Percent of Property Valuation by Type |
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Residential Land and Buildings
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94.7% |
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Commercial Land and Buildings
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3.7% |
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Other Property including Utilities
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1.6% |
| 2003 Total Housing Units |
1,723 |
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| 2003 Single-Family Units |
1,519 |
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Building Permits Issued
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54 |
| 2003 Multi-Family Units |
150 |
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Building Permits Issued
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3 |
| 2003 Manufactured Housing Units |
54 |
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| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2004 |
4,777 |
398,574 |
| 2000 |
4,190 |
382,384 |
| 1990 |
3,198 |
336,549 |
| 1980 |
1,928 |
276,608 |
| 1970 |
1,390 |
223,941 |
| Census 2000 Demographics |
| Population by Gender |
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Male
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2,071
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Female
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2,067 |
| Population by Age Group |
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Under age 5
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316 |
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Age 5 to 19
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1,011 |
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Age 20 to 34
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639 |
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Age 35 to 54
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1,643 |
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Age 55 to 64
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321 |
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Age 65 and over
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208 |
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Median Age
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36.2 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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High school graduate or higher
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93.9% |
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Bachelor's degree or higher
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36.0% |
| Per capita income |
$26,488 |
| Median 4-person family income |
$69,458 |
| Median household income |
$66,020 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
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Male
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$47,173 |
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Female
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$32,417 |
| Families below the poverty level |
3.1% |
| Annual Average |
1994 |
2004 |
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Civilian Labor Force
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2,034 |
2,808 |
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Employed
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1,993 |
2,728 |
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Unemployed
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41 |
80 |
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Unemployment Rate
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2.0% |
2.8% |
| Goods Producing Industries |
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Average Employment
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85 |
79 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$337 |
$733 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
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Average Employment
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153 |
343 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$320 |
$563 |
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| Total Private Industry |
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Average Employment
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238 |
423 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$326 |
$595 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
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Average Employment
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141 |
160 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$457 |
$617 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
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Average Employment
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379 |
582 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$375 |
$601 |
| n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards |
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| Schools students attend: |
New Boston operates grades 1-6; grades 7-12 are tuitioned to Goffstown |
District: SAU
19 |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
Manchester School of Technology |
Region: 15 | |
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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 K 1-6
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Total Enrollment |
497
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| NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2004: |
Total Facilities: 6 |
Total Capacity: 157 | |
| Nearest Community/Technical
College:
Manchester |
| Nearest Colleges or
Universities: St. Anselm; Hesser; Southern NH University; UNH-Manchester | |
| Computer Management Dynamics |
Computer systems design & consulting |
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1980 |
| New Boston Tavern |
Restaurant |
20 |
1979 |
| Rising Generation Learning Center |
Day care |
12 |
1988 |
| Daniel's Garage |
Propane, oil, drilling, blasting |
12 |
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| Hunter's Angling Supplies |
Fishing supplies |
11 |
1980 |
| Mr. Gee's Tire Corp. |
Tires |
10 |
1976 |
| Dodge's General Store |
Retail |
8 |
1872 |
| Dodge Farms |
Agriculture |
6 |
1918 |
| TD Bank North |
Banking |
6 |
1992 |
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| Road Access |
Federal Routes |
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State Routes |
13, 77, 136 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-293, Exit 4 |
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Distance |
18 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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17 miles
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
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Manchester, NH |
16 miles |
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Portland, ME |
114 miles |
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Boston, MA |
65 miles |
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New York City, NY |
253 miles |
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Montreal, Quebec |
261 miles |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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Drove alone, car/truck/van |
82.4% |
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Carpooled, car/truck/van |
10.5% |
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Public transportation |
0.5% |
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Walked |
1.3% |
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Other Means |
0.6% |
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Worked at home |
4.7% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
32.7 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 |
78% |
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Commuting out-of-state |
6% | |
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X
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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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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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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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X
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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; Crotched Mountain |
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Other:
Hillsborough County Agricultural Fair; Deland Forest Sanctuary; Fourth July Parade | |
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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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