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| Windham, NH |
| Community Contact |
Town of Windham
David Sullivan, Town Administrator
PO Box 120, 3 North Lowell Road
Windham, NH
03087
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| Telephone |
(603) 432-7732 |
| Fax |
(603) 425-6582 |
| E-mail |
dsullivan@town.windham.nh.us |
| Web Site |
www.windhamnewhampshire.com
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Monday through Friday, 8 am - 4 pm
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| County |
Rockingham |
| Labor Market Area |
Nashua NH-MA NECTA Division, NH Portion |
| Tourism Region |
Merrimack Valley |
| Planning Commission |
Rockingham |
| Regional Development |
Rockingham Economic Development Corp.
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| Election Districts |
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US Congress |
District 2 |
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Executive Council |
District
3 |
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State Senate |
District 19 |
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State Representative |
Rockingham County District 4 |
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Incorporated: 1741
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Origin: The second town to be incorporated by Governor Benning Wentworth, Windham was separated from Londonderry in 1741. It was named for Sir Charles Wyndham, Earl of Egremont and Baron Cockermouth, who was a member of Parliament and Secretary of State when the Rockingham government favored conciliation with the American colonies.
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Population, Year of the First Census Taken:
663 residents in 1790
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Population Trends:
Population in Windham grew slightly more than 11 times larger over the last five decades, the seventh highest percent increase. Decennial growth rates ranged from a 19 percent increase between 1990-2000 to a 128 percent increase between 1960-1970. Windham's population increased by a total of 9,745 residents, going from 964 in 1950 to 10,709 residents in 2000. The 2004 Census estimate for Windham was 12,452 residents, which ranked 23rd among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
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Population Density, 2004:
466.0 persons per square mile of land area. Windham contains 26.7 square miles of land area and 1.0 square miles of inland water area.
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Villages and Place Names:
West Windham, Windham Depot
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| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2004 |
$10,051,175 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2004-2005 |
$22,537,266 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1954/05 |
| Master Plan |
2005 |
| 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; Cemetery Trustees
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| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Full-time |
| Town Fire Insurance Rating |
6/9 |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Municipal |
| Nearest Hospital(s): |
| Parkland Medical Center, Derry |
| Distance: 10 miles |
Staffed Beds: 82 |
| Electric Supplier |
PSNH; Granite State |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
Petroleum NH Gas |
| Water Supplier |
Pennichuck Water Works |
| 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 |
Yes |
| 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) |
$18.50 |
| 2004 Equalization Ratio |
72.7 |
| 2004 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$13.38 |
| 2004 Percent of Property Valuation by Type |
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Residential Land and Buildings
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92.3% |
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Commercial Land and Buildings
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7.0% |
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Other Property including Utilities
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0.7% |
| 2003 Total Housing Units |
4,548 |
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| 2003 Single-Family Units |
4,014 |
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Building Permits Issued
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52 |
| 2003 Multi-Family Units |
525 |
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Building Permits Issued
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62 |
| 2003 Manufactured Housing Units |
9 |
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| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2004 |
12,452 |
292,526 |
| 2000 |
10,845 |
278,748 |
| 1990 |
9,020 |
246,744 |
| 1980 |
5,664 |
190,345 |
| 1970 |
3,008 |
138,951 |
| Census 2000 Demographics |
| Population by Gender |
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Male
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5,388
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Female
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5,321 |
| Population by Age Group |
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Under age 5
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741 |
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Age 5 to 19
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2,613 |
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Age 20 to 34
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1,390 |
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Age 35 to 54
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4,266 |
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Age 55 to 64
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993 |
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Age 65 and over
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706 |
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Median Age
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37.8 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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High school graduate or higher
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96.1% |
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Bachelor's degree or higher
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47.8% |
| Per capita income |
$38,559 |
| Median 4-person family income |
$99,570 |
| Median household income |
$94,794 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
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Male
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$71,801 |
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Female
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$36,153 |
| Families below the poverty level |
1.1% |
| Annual Average |
1994 |
2004 |
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Civilian Labor Force
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5,529 |
6,932 |
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Employed
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5,236 |
6,612 |
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Unemployed
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293 |
320 |
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Unemployment Rate
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5.3% |
4.6% |
| Goods Producing Industries |
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Average Employment
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265 |
423 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$569 |
$809 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
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Average Employment
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1,293 |
2,121 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$380 |
$690 |
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| Total Private Industry |
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Average Employment
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1,558 |
2,544 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$412 |
$710 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
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Average Employment
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242 |
383 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$547 |
$737 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
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Average Employment
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1,800 |
2,927 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$430 |
$714 |
| n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards |
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| Schools students attend: |
Windham operates grades 1-8; grades 9-12 are tuitioned to Salem |
District: SAU
28 |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
Pinkerton Academy, Derry; Salem High School Vocational Center |
Region: 17 | |
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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 |
3
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1
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Grade Levels |
P R 1-5
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6-8
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Total Enrollment |
980
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573
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| NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2004: |
Total Facilities: 11 |
Total Capacity: 540 | |
| Nearest Community/Technical
College:
Nashua |
| Nearest Colleges or
Universities: Chester College of New England; Rivier; Daniel Webster | |
| Semiconductor Circuits, Inc. |
Power supplies |
100+ |
1980 |
| Cyr Lumber |
Wood, lumber |
90 |
1984 |
| International Adhesive |
Coating adhesive tapes |
20 |
1982 |
| AJ Letizio |
Meat Distribution |
40 |
2000 |
| Park Place Lanes |
Bowling alley |
38 |
1981 |
| Delahunty Nurseries & Florist |
Nursery, florist, and Gift shop |
25-65 seasonal |
1975 |
| Verizon |
Telephone service |
20 |
1982 |
| AP Daily |
Metal fabrication |
35 |
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| Road Access |
Federal Routes |
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State Routes |
111, 111A |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-93, Exit 3 |
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Distance |
Local access |
| Railroad |
No |
| 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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18 miles
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
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Manchester, NH |
21 miles |
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Portland, ME |
97 miles |
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Boston, MA |
37 miles |
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New York City, NY |
237 miles |
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Montreal, Quebec |
277 miles |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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Drove alone, car/truck/van |
88.7% |
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Carpooled, car/truck/van |
6.5% |
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Public transportation |
0.3% |
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Walked |
0.8% |
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Other Means |
0.3% |
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Worked at home |
3.4% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
31.5 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
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Working in community of residence |
13% |
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Commuting to another NH community |
41% |
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Commuting out-of-state |
47% | |
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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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X
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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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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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X
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Youth Sports: Soccer |
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X
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Youth Sports: Football |
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X
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Youth Sports: Basketball |
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X
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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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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): McIntyre |
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Other:
Searles Castle | |
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Copyright 2005 Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights Reserved. Updated 07/12/05
All information regarding the communities is from sources
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modifications, and withdrawals without notice. No warranty or
representation is made as to the accuracy of the information contained
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