| Bridgewater, NH |
| Community Contact |
Town of Bridgewater
Terance Murphy
297 Mayhew Turnpike
Bridgewater, NH
03222
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| Telephone |
(603) 744-5055 |
| Fax |
(603) 744-5971 |
| E-mail |
not available |
| Web Site |
not available
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Tuesday, 1 pm - 4 pm, and Thursday, 9 am - 12 noon, and as needed
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| County |
Grafton |
| Labor Market Area |
Plymouth NH LMA |
| Tourism Region |
Lakes |
| Planning Commission |
Lakes Region |
| Regional Development |
Grafton County Economic Development Council
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| Election Districts |
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US Congress |
District 2 |
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Executive Council |
District
1 |
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State Senate |
District 2 |
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State Representative |
Grafton County District 8 |
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Incorporated: 1788
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Origin: Bridgewater received its charter in 1788, when it was part of the town of New Chester. New Chester was separated into Bridgewater, Hill, Bristol, Danbury, and Wilmot. Early settlers of the area were from Bridgewater, Massachusetts, thus giving the town its name. The town line follows the eastern shore of Newfound Lake.
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Population, Year of the First Census Taken:
281 residents in 1790
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Population Trends:
Over fifty years, Bridgewater's population had a small numeric increase, but has grown by a fairly large percentage. Decennial growth rates ranged from a 22 percent increase between 1990-2000 to a 36 percent increase between 1970-1980. Bridgewater’s population increased by a total of 752 residents, going from 222 in 1950 to 974 residents in 2000. The 2004 Census estimate for Bridgewater was 1,055 residents, which ranked 181st among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
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Population Density, 2004:
49.1 persons per square mile of land area. Bridgewater contains 21.5 square miles of land area and 0.2 square miles of inland water area.
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Villages and Place Names:
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| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2003 |
$425,000 |
| Budget: School Appropriations |
not available |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1983/04 |
| Master Plan |
2001 |
| 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; Conservation Commission
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| Public Library |
River Road Library |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Part-time |
| Town Fire Insurance Rating |
9/10 |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Volunteer |
| Nearest Hospital(s): |
| Speare Memorial, Plymouth |
| Distance: 14 miles |
Staffed Beds: 28 |
| Electric Supplier |
PSNH; NH Electric Coop. |
| 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 |
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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Partial |
| 2004 Total Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$9.23 |
| 2004 Equalization Ratio |
92.7 |
| 2004 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$8.13 |
| 2004 Percent of Property Valuation by Type |
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Residential Land and Buildings
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86.1% |
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Commercial Land and Buildings
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2.4% |
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Other Property including Utilities
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11.5% |
| 2003 Total Housing Units |
891 |
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| 2003 Single-Family Units |
738 |
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Building Permits Issued
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0 |
| 2003 Multi-Family Units |
55 |
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Building Permits Issued
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0 |
| 2003 Manufactured Housing Units |
98 |
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| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2004 |
1,055 |
84,169 |
| 2000 |
979 |
81,826 |
| 1990 |
743 |
74,998 |
| 1980 |
606 |
65,806 |
| 1970 |
398 |
54,914 |
| Census 2000 Demographics |
| Population by Gender |
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Male
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479
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Female
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495 |
| Population by Age Group |
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Under age 5
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33 |
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Age 5 to 19
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175 |
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Age 20 to 34
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130 |
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Age 35 to 54
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317 |
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Age 55 to 64
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131 |
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Age 65 and over
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188 |
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Median Age
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45.4 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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High school graduate or higher
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92.1% |
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Bachelor's degree or higher
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31.8% |
| Per capita income |
$28,600 |
| Median 4-person family income |
$54,722 |
| Median household income |
$50,662 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
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Male
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$33,250 |
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Female
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$26,250 |
| Families below the poverty level |
6.1% |
| Annual Average |
1994 |
2004 |
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Civilian Labor Force
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431 |
570 |
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Employed
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426 |
556 |
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Unemployed
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5 |
14 |
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Unemployment Rate
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1.2% |
2.5% |
| Goods Producing Industries |
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Average Employment
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16 |
16 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$379 |
$553 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
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Average Employment
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34 |
45 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$164 |
$833 |
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| Total Private Industry |
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Average Employment
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50 |
62 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$233 |
$759 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
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Average Employment
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14 |
20 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$121 |
$220 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
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Average Employment
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63 |
81 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$209 |
$628 |
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| Schools students attend: |
Grades K-12 are part of Newfound Area (Alexandria, Bridgewater, Bristol, Danbury, Groton, Hebron, New Hampton) |
District: SAU
4 |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
Plymouth Regional High School |
Region: 05 | |
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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 1-5
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Total Enrollment |
163
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| NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2004: |
Total Facilities: 0 |
Total Capacity: 0 | |
| Nearest Community/Technical
College:
Laconia |
| Nearest Colleges or
Universities: Plymouth State University; Granite State College-Laconia | |
| Bridgewater Steam Power |
Utility |
12 |
1988 |
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| Road Access |
Federal Routes |
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State Routes |
3A |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-93, Exit 23 |
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Distance |
15 miles |
| Railroad |
No |
| Public Transportation |
No |
| Nearest Airport |
Laconia |
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Runway |
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5,286 feet |
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Lighted? |
Yes
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Navigational Aids? |
Yes |
| Nearest Commercial Airport |
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Lebanon
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Distance |
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46 miles
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
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Manchester, NH |
58 miles |
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Portland, ME |
136 miles |
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Boston, MA |
108 miles |
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New York City, NY |
305 miles |
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Montreal, Quebec |
224 miles |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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Drove alone, car/truck/van |
86.5% |
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Carpooled, car/truck/van |
8.6% |
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Public transportation |
0.4% |
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Walked |
1.2% |
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Other Means |
0.2% |
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Worked at home |
3.0% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
31 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 |
80% |
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Commuting out-of-state |
7% | |
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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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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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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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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): Tenney Mountain |
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Copyright 2005 Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights Reserved. Updated 06/03/05
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