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Ashland New Hampshire
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| Ashland, NH |
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Community Contact
Town of Ashland
Richard J. Alpers, Town Administrator
PO Box 517, 20 Highland Street
Ashland, NH
03217
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| Telephone |
(603) 968-4432 |
| Fax |
(603) 968-3776 |
| E-mail |
townoffice@ashland.nh.gov |
| Web Site |
www.ashland.nh.gov
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8 am - 4 pm, and Thursday, 8 am - 5 pm
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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: 1868
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Origin: Once the southwest section of Holderness, Ashland was not incorporated until 1868. It was named in honor of Henry Clay, for his birthplace in Ashland, Virginia, and his estate in Kentucky. Ashland includes the geographic center of the state, located just west of Lake Winnipesaukee.
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Population, Year of the First Census Taken:
885 residents in 1870
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Population Trends:
Ashland's population growth rates have been well below the statewide average for each of the last five decades. Decennial growth rates ranged from an eight percent decrease between 1950-1960 to a 13 percent increase between 1970-1980. Ashland's population grew by a total of 356 residents over fifty years, going from 1,599 in 1950 to 1,955 residents in 2000. The 2004 Census estimate for Ashland was 1,987 residents, which ranked 139th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
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Population Density, 2004:
175.7 persons per square mile of land area. Ashland contains 11.3 square miles of land area and 0.5 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, 2004 |
$4,887,919 |
| Budget: School Appropriations |
not available |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1985/05 |
| Master Plan |
1997 |
| 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; Zoning Board
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| Public Library |
Ashland Town |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Volunteer |
| Town Fire Insurance Rating |
6/9 |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Volunteer |
| Nearest Hospital(s): |
| Speare Memorial, Plymouth |
| Distance: 7 miles |
Staffed Beds: 28 |
| Electric Supplier |
Ashland Electric |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
None |
| Water Supplier |
Ashland Water Department |
| Sanitation |
Municipal |
| 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 |
| 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) |
$23.65 |
| 2004 Equalization Ratio |
96.1 |
| 2004 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$22.41 |
| 2004 Percent of Property Valuation by Type |
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Residential Land and Buildings
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80.0% |
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Commercial Land and Buildings
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19.4% |
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Other Property including Utilities
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0.6% |
| 2003 Total Housing Units |
1,194 |
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| 2003 Single-Family Units |
563 |
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Building Permits Issued
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12 |
| 2003 Multi-Family Units |
523 |
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Building Permits Issued
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0 |
| 2003 Manufactured Housing Units |
108 |
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| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2004 |
1,987 |
84,169 |
| 2000 |
1,966 |
81,826 |
| 1990 |
1,917 |
74,998 |
| 1980 |
1,807 |
65,806 |
| 1970 |
1,599 |
54,914 |
| Census 2000 Demographics |
| Population by Gender |
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Male
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934
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Female
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1,021 |
| Population by Age Group |
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Under age 5
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140 |
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Age 5 to 19
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361 |
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Age 20 to 34
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423 |
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Age 35 to 54
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587 |
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Age 55 to 64
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178 |
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Age 65 and over
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266 |
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Median Age
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36.8 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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High school graduate or higher
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84.9% |
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Bachelor's degree or higher
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18.4% |
| Per capita income |
$17,450 |
| Median 4-person family income |
$38,487 |
| Median household income |
$33,345 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
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Male
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$29,630 |
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Female
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$23,242 |
| Families below the poverty level |
7.5% |
| Annual Average |
1994 |
2004 |
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Civilian Labor Force
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1,025 |
1,093 |
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Employed
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982 |
1,064 |
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Unemployed
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43 |
29 |
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Unemployment Rate
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4.2% |
2.7% |
| Goods Producing Industries |
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Average Employment
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631 |
156 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$473 |
$621 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
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Average Employment
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453 |
480 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$340 |
$500 |
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| Total Private Industry |
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Average Employment
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1,084 |
636 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$417 |
$530 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
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Average Employment
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77 |
87 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$455 |
$559 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
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Average Employment
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1,161 |
722 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$420 |
$533 |
| n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards |
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Schools students attend:
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Ashland operates grades K-8; grades 9-12 are part of Pemi-Baker Cooperative (Ashland, Campton, Holderness, Plymouth, Rumney, Thornton, Wentworth) |
District: SAU
2 |
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Career Technology Center(s):
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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 |
K 1-8
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Total Enrollment |
177
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| NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2004: |
Total Facilities: 1 |
Total Capacity: 9 | |
| Nearest Community/Technical
College:
Laconia |
| Nearest Colleges or
Universities: Plymouth State University | |
| Packard Steam Laundry |
Commercial laundry |
50 |
2001 |
| Rochester Shoe Tree Co., Inc. |
Shoe trees |
110 |
1979 |
| Freudenberg-NOK |
Auto parts |
50 |
1949 |
| Common Man |
Restaurant |
50 |
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| Belleteles |
Lumber sales |
35 |
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| Road Access |
Federal Routes |
3 |
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State Routes |
132 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-93, Exit 24 |
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Distance |
Local access |
| Railroad |
No |
| Public Transportation |
Yes |
| 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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51 miles
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
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Manchester, NH |
56 miles |
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Portland, ME |
125 miles |
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Boston, MA |
106 miles |
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New York City, NY |
303 miles |
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Montreal, Quebec |
219 miles |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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Drove alone, car/truck/van |
75.1% |
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Carpooled, car/truck/van |
13.6% |
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Public transportation |
0.4% |
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Walked |
5.4% |
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Other Means |
0.9% |
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Worked at home |
4.6% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
23.3 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
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Working in community of residence |
27% |
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Commuting to another NH community |
71% |
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Commuting out-of-state |
2% | |
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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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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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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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Bicycle Trails |
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Cross Country Skiing |
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X
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Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area |
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Nearest Ski Area(s): Tenney Mountain |
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Other:
Little Squam Lake | |
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Copyright 2005 Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights Reserved. Updated 06/16/05
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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| Here a sample of Homes Condos for sale on Ashland NH. See all Ashland NH Real Estate
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| Town |
Type |
Price |
Body of Water |
Bedrooms |
Water Frontage |
| Ashland NH |
Home |
$824,500 |
Luxury Waterfront on Little Squam |
Beds: 2 |
360 |
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| Ashland NH |
Home |
$795,000 |
Luxury Waterfront on Little Squam |
Beds: 3 |
100 |
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| Ashland NH |
Home |
$449,000 |
Waterfront on Little Squam |
Beds: 4 |
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| Ashland NH |
Home |
$304,900 |
Waterfront on Little Squam |
Beds: 3 |
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| Ashland NH |
Home |
$269,900 |
Waterfront on Little Squam |
Beds: 3 |
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| Ashland NH |
Home |
$245,900 |
Waterfront on Owl Brook |
Beds: 4 |
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| Ashland NH |
Home |
$199,900 |
Waterfront on SQUAM |
Beds: 2 |
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| Ashland NH |
Home |
$189,900 |
Waterfront on SQUAM |
Beds: 3 |
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| Ashland NH |
Home |
$189,900 |
Waterfront on SQUAM |
Beds: 3 |
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| Ashland NH |
Home |
$165,000 |
Waterfront on SQUAM |
Beds: 2 |
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| Ashland NH |
Home |
$164,900 |
Waterfront on SQUAM |
Beds: 4 |
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| Ashland NH |
Condo |
$145,000 |
Waterfront on SQUAM |
Beds: 2 |
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| Ashland NH |
Home |
$139,900 |
Waterfront on SQUAM |
Beds: 3 |
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| Ashland NH |
Condo |
$139,500 |
Waterfront on SQUAM |
Beds: 2 |
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| Ashland NH |
Condo |
$127,500 |
Waterfront on Pemigewasset |
Beds: 1 |
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| Ashland NH |
Condo |
$124,900 |
Waterfront on Pemigewasset |
Beds: 1 |
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| Ashland NH |
Home |
$119,900 |
Waterfront on Pemigewasset |
Beds: 2 |
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| Ashland NH |
Home |
$94,900 |
Waterfront on Pemigewasset |
Beds: 3 |
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