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Community Contact
Town of Bristol
Bob Veloski, Town Administrator
230 Lake Street
Bristol, NH
03222
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| Telephone |
(603) 744-3354 |
| Fax |
(603) 744-2521 |
| E-mail |
bveloski@townofbristolnh.org |
| Web Site |
www.townofbristolnh.org
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, plus Thursday evening, 6 pm - 7 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: 1819
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Origin: Extensive deposits of fine sand or clay similar to the "Bristol sand" used in Bristol, England, to make fine china and pottery gave the town its name. Here the sand was used to make a superior quality brick, marketed as "Bristol brick." The town was center of manufacturing in the early days for goods such as paper, leather, woolens, flannel, bedsteads, and piano stools. Bristol includes the lower two-thirds of Newfound Lake.
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Population, Year of the First Census Taken:
675 residents in 1820
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Population Trends:
Growth rates for Bristol have been below the statewide average over three of the last five decades, not quite doubling the population. Decennial growth rates ranged from a seven percent decrease between 1950-1960 to a 32 percent increase between 1970-1980. Bristol’s population increased by a total of 1,447 residents, going from 1,586 in 1950 to 3,033 residents in 2000. The 2004 Census estimate for Bristol was 3,093 residents, which ranked 106th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
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Population Density, 2004:
181.2 persons per square mile of land area. Bristol contains 17.1 square miles of land area and 4.8 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, 2005 |
$5,059,508 |
| Budget: School Appropriations |
not available |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1985/04 |
| Master Plan |
2003 |
| 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; Police Commission; Fire Commission; Public Works Commission
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Appointed:
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Planning Board; Zoning Board; Library Trustees; Conservation Commission
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| Public Library |
Minot-Sleeper |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Full-time |
| Town Fire Insurance Rating |
5/9 |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Municipal |
| Nearest Hospital(s): |
| Speare Memorial, Plymouth |
| Distance: 15 miles |
Staffed Beds: 28 |
| Electric Supplier |
PSNH; NH Electric Coop. |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
None |
| Water Supplier |
Bristol Public Works |
| 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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Voluntary |
| 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
|
Yes |
| 2004 Total Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$23.66 |
| 2004 Equalization Ratio |
58.5 |
| 2004 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$13.84 |
| 2004 Percent of Property Valuation by Type |
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Residential Land and Buildings
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88.2% |
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Commercial Land and Buildings
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9.4% |
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Other Property including Utilities
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2.4% |
| 2003 Total Housing Units |
2,183 |
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| 2003 Single-Family Units |
1,513 |
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Building Permits Issued
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30 |
| 2003 Multi-Family Units |
546 |
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Building Permits Issued
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0 |
| 2003 Manufactured Housing Units |
124 |
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| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2004 |
3,093 |
84,169 |
| 2000 |
3,033 |
81,826 |
| 1990 |
2,614 |
74,998 |
| 1980 |
2,198 |
65,806 |
| 1970 |
1,670 |
54,914 |
| Census 2000 Demographics |
| Population by Gender |
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Male
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1,496
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Female
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1,537 |
| Population by Age Group |
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Under age 5
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180 |
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Age 5 to 19
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637 |
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Age 20 to 34
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514 |
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Age 35 to 54
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953 |
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Age 55 to 64
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319 |
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Age 65 and over
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430 |
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Median Age
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38.5 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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High school graduate or higher
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84.4% |
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Bachelor's degree or higher
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22.5% |
| Per capita income |
$19,807 |
| Median 4-person family income |
$44,766 |
| Median household income |
$38,032 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
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Male
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$31,088 |
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Female
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$22,406 |
| Families below the poverty level |
5.5% |
| Annual Average |
1994 |
2004 |
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Civilian Labor Force
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1,279 |
1,615 |
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Employed
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1,221 |
1,555 |
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Unemployed
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58 |
60 |
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Unemployment Rate
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4.5% |
3.7% |
| Goods Producing Industries |
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Average Employment
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n |
494 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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n |
$742 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
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Average Employment
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n |
622 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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n |
$435 |
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| Total Private Industry |
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Average Employment
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1,600 |
1,116 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$484 |
$571 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
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Average Employment
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245 |
300 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$398 |
$543 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
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Average Employment
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1,844 |
1,416 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$472 |
$565 |
| n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards |
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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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1
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1
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Grade Levels |
K 1-5
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6-8
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9-12
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Total Enrollment |
264
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382
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466
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| NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2004: |
Total Facilities: 3 |
Total Capacity: 40 | |
| Nearest Community/Technical
College:
Laconia |
| Nearest Colleges or
Universities: Plymouth State University; Granite State College-Laconia | |
| Newfound Area Schools |
Education |
250 |
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| Freudenberg-NOK |
Oil, grease seals, molded rubber |
210 |
1949 |
| Town of Bristol |
Municipal services |
32 FT/53 PT |
1819 |
| Cricenti's Market |
Grocery store |
30 |
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| Bank of New Hampshire |
Banking |
25 |
1970 |
| Homestead Restaurant |
Restaurant |
25 |
1975 |
| RP Williams & Sons |
Retail lumber store |
21 |
1950 |
| Shackett's Grocery |
Grocery store |
20 |
1945 |
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| Road Access |
Federal Routes |
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State Routes |
3A, 104 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-93, Exit 23 |
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Distance |
5 miles |
| Railroad |
No |
| Public Transportation |
No |
| Nearest Airport |
Newfound Valley |
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Runway |
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1,930 feet |
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Lighted? |
No
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Navigational Aids? |
No |
| Nearest Commercial Airport |
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Manchester
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Distance |
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60 miles
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
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Manchester, NH |
54 miles |
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Portland, ME |
132 miles |
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Boston, MA |
104 miles |
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New York City, NY |
301 miles |
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Montreal, Quebec |
228 miles |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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Drove alone, car/truck/van |
78.5% |
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Carpooled, car/truck/van |
13.0% |
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Public transportation |
0.0% |
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Walked |
4.0% |
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Other Means |
1.0% |
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Worked at home |
3.6% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
27.5 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
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Working in community of residence |
29% |
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Commuting to another NH community |
67% |
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Commuting out-of-state |
4% | |
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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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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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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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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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X
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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): Ragged Mountain, Tenney Mountain, & Waterville Valley |
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Other:
Wellington State Park | |
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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
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 Bristol NH. See all Bristol NH Real Estate
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| Town |
Type |
Price |
Body of Water |
Bedrooms |
Water Frontage |
| Bristol NH |
Home New or Updated! |
$595,000 |
Waterfront on Newfound |
Beds: 3 |
134 |
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| Bristol NH |
Home |
$499,000 |
Waterfront on Newfound |
Beds: 3 |
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| Bristol NH |
Condo |
$445,000 |
Waterfront on Newfound Lake |
Beds: 3 |
222 |
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| Bristol NH |
Condo |
$429,000 |
Waterfront on Newfound |
Beds: 4 |
680 |
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| Bristol NH |
Condo New or Updated! |
$399,900 |
Waterfront on Newfound |
Beds: 3 |
54 |
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| Bristol NH |
Home |
$389,000 |
Waterfront on Newfound |
Beds: 5 |
1600 |
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| Bristol NH |
Home |
$379,900 |
Waterfront on Newfound |
Beds: 3 |
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| Bristol NH |
Home |
$339,900 |
Waterfront on Newfound |
Beds: 3 |
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| Bristol NH |
Home |
$299,000 |
Waterfront on Newfound Lake |
Beds: 5 |
0 |
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| Bristol NH |
Home |
$289,900 |
Waterfront on Newfound Lake |
Beds: 2 |
345 |
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| Bristol NH |
Home |
$269,900 |
Waterfront on Newfound Lake |
Beds: 5 |
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| Bristol NH |
Home |
$259,000 |
Waterfront on Newfound Lake |
Beds: 2 |
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| Bristol NH |
Home |
$249,900 |
Waterfront on Newfound |
Beds: 3 |
190 |
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| Bristol NH |
Condo New or Updated! |
$224,900 |
Waterfront on NEWFOUND |
Beds: 2 |
190 |
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| Bristol NH |
Home |
$224,000 |
Waterfront on Newfound Lake |
Beds: 2 |
3000 |
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| Bristol NH |
Home |
$219,000 |
Waterfront on Newfound |
Beds: 3 |
345 |
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| Bristol NH |
Home |
$219,000 |
Waterfront on Newfound |
Beds: 5 |
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| Bristol NH |
Condo |
$215,000 |
Waterfront on Newfound |
Beds: 1 |
270 |
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| Bristol NH |
Home |
$215,000 |
Waterfront on Newfound |
Beds: 1 |
270 |
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| Bristol NH |
Home |
$199,900 |
Waterfront on Newfound |
Beds: 3 |
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| Bristol NH |
Condo New or Updated! |
$199,900 |
Waterfront on Newfound |
Beds: 2 |
668 |
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| Bristol NH |
Home |
$199,000 |
Waterfront on Newfound Lake |
Beds: 3 |
3000 |
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| Bristol NH |
Home |
$198,900 |
Waterfront on Newfound Lake |
Beds: 3 |
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| Bristol NH |
Condo |
$198,500 |
Waterfront on Newfound Lake |
Beds: 2 |
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| Bristol NH |
Home |
$189,900 |
Waterfront on Newfound Lake |
Beds: 3 |
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| Bristol NH |
Home |
$179,900 |
Waterfront on Newfound Lake |
Beds: 3 |
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| Bristol NH |
Condo |
$179,000 |
Waterfront on Newfound Lake |
Beds: 3 |
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| Bristol NH |
Home |
$177,900 |
Waterfront on Newfound Lake |
Beds: 2 |
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| Bristol NH |
Home |
$174,900 |
Waterfront on Newfound Lake |
Beds: 2 |
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| Bristol NH |
Condo |
$174,900 |
Waterfront on Newfound Lake |
Beds: 2 |
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