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| New Ipswich, NH |
| Community Contact |
Town of New Ipswich
Marie Knowlton, Town Administrator
661 Turnpike Road
New Ipswich, NH
03071
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| Telephone |
(603) 878-2772 |
| Fax |
(603) 878-3855 |
| E-mail |
newipswich@monad.net |
| Web Site |
not available
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Monday through Thursday, 9 am - 4 pm
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| County |
Hillsborough |
| Labor Market Area |
Peterborough NH LMA |
| Tourism Region |
Monadnock |
| Planning Commission |
Southwest Region |
| Regional Development |
Monadnock Business Ventures
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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 3 |
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Incorporated: 1762
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Origin: Granted in 1735, this town was named by settlers from Ipswich, Massachusetts. New Hampshire's provincial government incorporated the town as Ipswich in 1762 and as New Ipswich in 1766. New Hampshire’s first cotton mill was built here in 1804, ancestor to the cotton-producing centers of Waltham and Lawrence, Massachusetts, and Manchester, New Hampshire.
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Population, Year of the First Census Taken:
1,241 residents in 1790
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Population Trends:
Decennial population growth rates for New Ipswich were well above the statewide average rate with the exception of the last decade, ranging from a seven percent increase between 1990-2000 to a 65 percent increase between 1980-1990. Over fifty years, population in New Ipswich increased by a total of 3,142 residents, going from 1,147 in 1950 to 4,289 residents in 2000. The 2004 Census estimate for New Ipswich was 4,976 residents, which ranked 64th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
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Population Density, 2004:
152.0 persons per square mile of land area. New Ipswich contains 32.7 square miles of land area and 0.3 square miles of inland water area.
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Villages and Place Names:
Bank, Davis, Gibson Four Corners, Highbridge, New Ipswich Center, Smithville, Wilder
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| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2005 |
$1,880,057 |
| Budget: School Appropriations |
not available |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1987/005 |
| Master Plan |
2004 |
| 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; Planning Board
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Appointed:
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Zoning Board; Library Trustees; Conservation Commission
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| Public Library |
New Ipswich |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Volunteer |
| Town Fire Insurance Rating |
5/9 |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Volunteer |
| Nearest Hospital(s): |
| Monadnock Community, Peterborough |
| Distance: 28 miles |
Staffed Beds: 35 |
| 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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Yes |
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Recycling Program
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Voluntary |
| 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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Limited |
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Residential
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Limited |
| 2004 Total Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$14.45 |
| 2004 Equalization Ratio |
104.2 |
| 2004 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$15.03 |
| 2004 Percent of Property Valuation by Type |
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Residential Land and Buildings
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92.0% |
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Commercial Land and Buildings
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5.9% |
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Other Property including Utilities
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2.1% |
| 2003 Total Housing Units |
1,664 |
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| 2003 Single-Family Units |
1,365 |
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Building Permits Issued
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29 |
| 2003 Multi-Family Units |
178 |
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Building Permits Issued
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3 |
| 2003 Manufactured Housing Units |
121 |
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| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2004 |
4,976 |
398,574 |
| 2000 |
4,345 |
382,384 |
| 1990 |
4,017 |
336,549 |
| 1980 |
2,433 |
276,608 |
| 1970 |
1,803 |
223,941 |
| Census 2000 Demographics |
| Population by Gender |
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Male
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2,195
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Female
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2,094 |
| Population by Age Group |
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Under age 5
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379 |
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Age 5 to 19
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1,235 |
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Age 20 to 34
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718 |
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Age 35 to 54
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1,345 |
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Age 55 to 64
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290 |
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Age 65 and over
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322 |
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Median Age
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31.8 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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High school graduate or higher
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86.1% |
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Bachelor's degree or higher
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22.1% |
| Per capita income |
$20,210 |
| Median 4-person family income |
$57,865 |
| Median household income |
$53,939 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
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Male
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$40,887 |
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Female
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$26,724 |
| Families below the poverty level |
4.3% |
| Annual Average |
1994 |
2004 |
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Civilian Labor Force
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1,914 |
2,399 |
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Employed
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1,819 |
2,311 |
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Unemployed
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95 |
88 |
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Unemployment Rate
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5.0% |
3.7% |
| Goods Producing Industries |
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Average Employment
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530 |
630 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$543 |
$738 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
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Average Employment
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254 |
312 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$377 |
$573 |
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| Total Private Industry |
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Average Employment
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785 |
942 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$489 |
$683 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
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Average Employment
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39 |
29 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$277 |
$484 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
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Average Employment
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823 |
971 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$479 |
$677 |
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| Schools students attend: |
Grades 1-12 are part of Mascenic Regional (Greenville, Mason, New Ipswich) |
District: SAU
63 |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
Region 14 Applied Technology Center, Peterborough |
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 |
2
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1
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1
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Grade Levels |
1-4
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5-8
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9-12
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Total Enrollment |
301
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470
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398
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| NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2004: |
Total Facilities: 4 |
Total Capacity: 130 | |
| Nearest Community/Technical
College:
Nashua |
| Nearest Colleges or
Universities: Franklin Pierce; Rivier; Daniel Webster | |
| Warwick Mills, Inc. |
Weavers |
100 |
1935 |
| Vanguard Manufacturing, Inc. |
Steel scaffolding |
40 |
1969 |
| Hutter Construction |
Contractors |
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| Road Access |
Federal Routes |
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State Routes |
123A, 124 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-293, Exit 4 |
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Distance |
35 miles |
| Railroad |
No |
| Public Transportation |
No |
| Nearest Airport |
Jaffrey |
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Runway |
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2,982 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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36 miles
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
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Manchester, NH |
37 miles |
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Portland, ME |
130 miles |
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Boston, MA |
62 miles |
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New York City, NY |
219 miles |
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Montreal, Quebec |
273 miles |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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Drove alone, car/truck/van |
79.9% |
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Carpooled, car/truck/van |
10.7% |
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Public transportation |
0.8% |
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Walked |
0.6% |
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Other Means |
1.0% |
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Worked at home |
7.0% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
34.1 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
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Working in community of residence |
29% |
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Commuting to another NH community |
48% |
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Commuting out-of-state |
23% | |
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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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X
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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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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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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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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): Windblown |
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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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