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| Rindge, NH |
| Community Contact |
Rindge Board of Selectmen
James Leger, Chairman
PO Box 163, 49 Payson Hill Road
Rindge, NH
03461
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| Telephone |
(603) 899-5181 |
| Fax |
(603) 899-2101 |
| E-mail |
secretary@town.rindge.nh.us |
| Web Site |
www.town.rindge.nh.us
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Selectmen: Monday and Tuesday, 9 am - 4:30 pm, Wednesday, 9 am - 4:30 pm and 6 pm - 7 pm, Thursday, 9 am - 4:30 pm and 6 pm - 8 pm, and Friday, 9 am - 1 pm, meeting Wednesday, 7 pm; Town Clerk/Tax Collector: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 9 am - 1 pm and 2 pm - 4 pm, Thursday, 9 am - 1 pm, 2 pm - 4 pm, and 6 pm - 8 pm, and Friday, 9 am - 1 pm
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| County |
Cheshire |
| 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 |
Cheshire County District 7 |
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Incorporated: 1768
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Origin: Granted to soldiers from Rowley, Massachusetts, returning from the war in Canada, the town was known as Rowley-Canada. In 1749, the town was renamed Monadnock Number 1, or South Monadnock. It was incorporated as Rindge in 1768, in honor of Captain Daniel Rindge, one of the original grant holders. Rindge is the home of Franklin Pierce College, and the Cathedral of the Pines, a multi-denominational outdoor chapel.
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Population, Year of the First Census Taken:
1,143 residents in 1790
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Population Trends:
Rindge's population increased very quickly over the last five decades, growing nearly eight times larger. Decennial growth rates ranged from a ten percent increase between 1990-2000 to a 131 percent increase between 1960-1970. Over fifty years, Rindge's population increased by a total of 4,744 residents, going from 707 in 1950 to 5,451 in 2000. The 2004 Census estimate for Rindge was 6,137 residents, which ranked 53rd among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
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Population Density, 2004:
165.6 persons per square mile of land area. Rindge contains 37.1 square miles of land area and 2.7 square miles of inland water area.
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Villages and Place Names:
Converseville, Cutter Hill, East Rindge, Jones Corner, Rand, Thomas, West Rindge, Woodmere
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| Type of Government |
Selectmen/Town Administrator |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2004 |
$3,306,723 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2004 |
$3,546,943 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1961/03 |
| Master Plan |
1990 |
| 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; Conservation Commission; Library Trustees
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| Public Library |
Ingalls Memorial |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Full-time |
| Town Fire Insurance Rating |
6/9 |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Volunteer |
| Nearest Hospital(s): |
| Monadnock, Peterborough or Heywood, Gardner MA |
| Distance: 13 miles |
Staffed Beds: 43; 137 |
| 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 |
| Cellular Telephone Access |
Partial |
| Cable Television Access |
Partial |
| Public Access Television Station |
No |
| High Speed Cable Internet Service: |
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Business
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No |
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Residential
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Partial |
| 2004 Total Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$35.09 |
| 2004 Equalization Ratio |
52.5 |
| 2004 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$17.62 |
| 2004 Percent of Property Valuation by Type |
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Residential Land and Buildings
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76.4% |
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Commercial Land and Buildings
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21.0% |
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Other Property including Utilities
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2.7% |
| 2003 Total Housing Units |
2,027 |
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| 2003 Single-Family Units |
1,735 |
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Building Permits Issued
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5 |
| 2003 Multi-Family Units |
210 |
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Building Permits Issued
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26 |
| 2003 Manufactured Housing Units |
82 |
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| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2004 |
6,137 |
76,872 |
| 2000 |
5,475 |
73,993 |
| 1990 |
4,938 |
70,223 |
| 1980 |
3,375 |
62,116 |
| 1970 |
2,175 |
52,364 |
| Census 2000 Demographics |
| Population by Gender |
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Male
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2,773
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Female
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2,678 |
| Population by Age Group |
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Under age 5
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315 |
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Age 5 to 19
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1,591 |
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Age 20 to 34
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1,287 |
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Age 35 to 54
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1,449 |
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Age 55 to 64
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390 |
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Age 65 and over
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419 |
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Median Age
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24.5 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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High school graduate or higher
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89.5% |
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Bachelor's degree or higher
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24.9% |
| Per capita income |
$18,495 |
| Median 4-person family income |
$52,500 |
| Median household income |
$50,494 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
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Male
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$36,268 |
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Female
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$27,204 |
| Families below the poverty level |
4.3% |
| Annual Average |
1994 |
2004 |
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Civilian Labor Force
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2,561 |
2,759 |
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Employed
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2,435 |
2,633 |
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Unemployed
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126 |
126 |
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Unemployment Rate
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4.9% |
4.6% |
| Goods Producing Industries |
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Average Employment
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165 |
274 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$541 |
$827 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
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Average Employment
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1,094 |
1,485 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$296 |
$432 |
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| Total Private Industry |
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Average Employment
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1,259 |
1,759 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$328 |
$493 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
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Average Employment
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53 |
44 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$376 |
$692 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
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Average Employment
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1,311 |
1,803 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$330 |
$498 |
| n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards |
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| Schools students attend: |
Grades K-12 are part of Jaffrey-Rindge Cooperative (Jaffrey, Rindge) |
District: SAU
47 |
| 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 |
1
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3
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Grade Levels |
K 1-5
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K-12
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Total Enrollment |
364
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n/a
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| NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2004: |
Total Facilities: 3 |
Total Capacity: 49 | |
| Nearest Community/Technical
College:
Nashua |
| Nearest Colleges or
Universities: Franklin Pierce; Keene State; Antioch New England | |
| Franklin Pierce College (Rindge campus) |
Education |
300 |
1962 |
| Market Basket |
Supermarket |
275 |
1991 |
| Wal-Mart |
Department store |
200 |
1993 |
| Hannaford Brothers |
Supermarket |
114 |
1998 |
| Lily's on the Pond |
Restaurant |
45 |
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| Woodbound Inn |
Restaurant, inn |
40 |
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| Fogg's Mini-Mart |
Groceries, Subs |
30 |
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| Cyprus Grove |
Restaurant |
20 |
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| Allen & Matthewson Oil |
Fuel |
30 |
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| Road Access |
Federal Routes |
202 |
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State Routes |
119 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-91, Exit 2 |
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Distance |
34 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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50 miles
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
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Manchester, NH |
50 miles |
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Portland, ME |
144 miles |
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Boston, MA |
70 miles |
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New York City, NY |
221 miles |
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Montreal, Quebec |
263 miles |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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Drove alone, car/truck/van |
74.3% |
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Carpooled, car/truck/van |
12.2% |
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Public transportation |
0.4% |
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Walked |
6.8% |
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Other Means |
0.9% |
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Worked at home |
5.4% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
26.5 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 |
42% |
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Commuting out-of-state |
24% | |
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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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X
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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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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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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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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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Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area |
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Nearest Ski Area(s): Pat's Peak; Wachusett (MA) |
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Other:
Cathedral of the Pines; Betsy Fosket Sanctuary | |
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Copyright 2005 Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights Reserved. Updated 07/22/05
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
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directed to the community contact.
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