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| Wilton, NH |
| Community Contact |
Town of Wilton
Jane Farrell, Clerk
PO Box 83, 42 Main Street
Wilton, NH
03086
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| Telephone |
(603) 654-9451 |
| Fax |
(603) 654-6663 |
| E-mail |
tow@tellink.net |
| Web Site |
www.ci.wilton.nh.us
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, 9 am - 4 pm, and Thursday, 9 am - 7 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 4 |
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Incorporated: 1762
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Origin: Wilton started as Number 2, one of the towns on the state's border laid out in the 1730's, intended to provide protection against Indian attacks. The town was first granted in 1749, and was regranted in 1762 as Wilton. It was probably named for Sir Joseph Wilton, a famous English sculptor. Wilton's coach design for King George III's coronation was later used as a model for the Concord Coach.
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Population, Year of the First Census Taken:
1,105 residents in 1790
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Population Trends:
Wilton's population grew below the statewide average rate except for the most recent decade, not quite doubling in size. Decennial growth rates ranged from a four percent increase between 1950-1960 to a twenty percent increase between 1990-2000. Over fifty years, Wilton's population increased by a total of 1,791 residents, going from 1,952 in 1950 to 3,743 residents in 2000. The 2004 Census estimate for Wilton was 3,841 residents, which ranked 95th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
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Population Density, 2004:
150.0 persons per square mile of land area. Wilton contains 25.6 square miles of land area and 0.1 square miles of inland water area.
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Villages and Place Names:
Davisville, West Wilton, Wilton Center
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| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2003 |
$4,452,692 |
| Budget: School Appropriations |
not available |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1971/04 |
| 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; Planning Board
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Appointed:
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Zoning Board; Conservation Commission; Library Trustees
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| Public Library |
Wilton Public - Gregg Free |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Volunteer |
| Town Fire Insurance Rating |
5/9 |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Volunteer |
| Nearest Hospital(s): |
| Monadnock Community, Peterborough |
| Distance: 16 miles |
Staffed Beds: 35 |
| Electric Supplier |
PSNH |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
None |
| Water Supplier |
Wilton Water Works |
| Sanitation |
Private septic |
| 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; TDS |
| 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) |
$21.25 |
| 2004 Equalization Ratio |
79.7 |
| 2004 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$16.90 |
| 2004 Percent of Property Valuation by Type |
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Residential Land and Buildings
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89.5% |
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Commercial Land and Buildings
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9.6% |
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Other Property including Utilities
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0.9% |
| 2003 Total Housing Units |
1,544 |
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| 2003 Single-Family Units |
1,181 |
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Building Permits Issued
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26 |
| 2003 Multi-Family Units |
341 |
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Building Permits Issued
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0 |
| 2003 Manufactured Housing Units |
22 |
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| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2004 |
3,841 |
398,574 |
| 2000 |
3,753 |
382,384 |
| 1990 |
3,129 |
336,549 |
| 1980 |
2,669 |
276,608 |
| 1970 |
2,276 |
223,941 |
| Census 2000 Demographics |
| Population by Gender |
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Male
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1,821
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Female
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1,922 |
| Population by Age Group |
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Under age 5
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239 |
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Age 5 to 19
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848 |
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Age 20 to 34
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612 |
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Age 35 to 54
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1,324 |
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Age 55 to 64
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315 |
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Age 65 and over
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405 |
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Median Age
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37.4 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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34.0% |
| Per capita income |
$26,618 |
| Median 4-person family income |
$61,311 |
| Median household income |
$54,276 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
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Male
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$39,830 |
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Female
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$28,714 |
| Families below the poverty level |
3.1% |
| Annual Average |
1994 |
2004 |
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Civilian Labor Force
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1,589 |
2,216 |
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Employed
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1,504 |
2,142 |
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Unemployed
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85 |
74 |
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Unemployment Rate
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5.3% |
3.3% |
| Goods Producing Industries |
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Average Employment
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503 |
780 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$500 |
$706 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
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Average Employment
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748 |
430 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$480 |
$583 |
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| Total Private Industry |
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Average Employment
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1,251 |
1,210 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$488 |
$662 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
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Average Employment
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405 |
500 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$378 |
$464 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
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Average Employment
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1,656 |
1,710 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$461 |
$604 |
| n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards |
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| Schools students attend: |
Wilton operates grades K-6; grades 7-12 are part of Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative |
District: SAU
63 |
| 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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1
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1
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3
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Grade Levels |
K 1-6
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7-8
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9-12
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K-12
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Total Enrollment |
315
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134
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246
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n/a
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| NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2004: |
Total Facilities: 6 |
Total Capacity: 141 | |
| Nearest Community/Technical
College:
Nashua; Manchester |
| Nearest Colleges or
Universities: Daniel Webster; Rivier; Franklin Pierce | |
| PVA-EPVA, Inc. |
Greeting cards |
260 |
1973 |
| Label Art, Inc. |
Pressure sensitive labels |
215 |
1963 |
| Bur-Bak Machine Corporation |
Injection molding |
55 |
1970 |
| Kimball Physics, Inc. |
UHV electron |
50 |
1973 |
| Citronics Corporation |
Electronic assemblies |
40 |
1979 |
| General Machine & Foundry |
Aluminum castings |
30 |
1969 |
| Souhegan Wood Products |
Core plugs, winding cores |
20 |
1940 |
| S & Q Printers |
Printed forms |
9 |
1984 |
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| Road Access |
Federal Routes |
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State Routes |
31, 101 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-293, Exit 4 |
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Distance |
23 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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22 miles
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
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Manchester, NH |
21 miles |
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Portland, ME |
119 miles |
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Boston, MA |
60 miles |
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New York City, NY |
245 miles |
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Montreal, Quebec |
283 miles |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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Drove alone, car/truck/van |
81.5% |
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Carpooled, car/truck/van |
9.4% |
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Public transportation |
0.0% |
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Walked |
2.6% |
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Other Means |
0.4% |
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Worked at home |
6.1% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
29.4 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
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Working in community of residence |
21% |
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Commuting to another NH community |
71% |
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Commuting out-of-state |
9% | |
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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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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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Museums |
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X
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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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Fishing/Hunting |
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Boating/Marinas |
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X
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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): Pat's Peak |
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Other:
Hiking trails. | |
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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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