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| Center Harbor, NH |
| Community Contact |
Center Harbor Planning Board
Robin Woodaman, Secretary to the Selectmen
PO Box 140
Center Harbor, NH
03226
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| Telephone |
(603) 253-4561 |
| Fax |
(603) 253-8420 |
| E-mail |
chtownoffice@metrocast.net |
| Web Site |
www.centerharbornh.org
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9 am - 3 pm, and Wednesday, 9 am - 12 noon and 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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| County |
Belknap |
| Labor Market Area |
Moultonborough NH LMA |
| Tourism Region |
Lakes |
| Planning Commission |
Lakes Region |
| Regional Development |
Belknap County Economic Development Council
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| Election Districts |
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US Congress |
District 1 |
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Executive Council |
District
1 |
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State Senate |
District 2 |
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State Representative |
Belknap County District 1 |
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Incorporated: 1797
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Origin: Center Harbor gets its name from two sources: from its location, centered between Meredith and Moultonborough Harbors, and also for the Senter family, who were owners of a large amount of property in the area. The town was a landing place for lake steamers and stagecoaches, making it a popular summer resort. Center Harbor was a favorite spot of John Greenleaf Whittier, and the home of Dudley Leavitt, author of the first Farmer's Almanac in 1797.
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Population, Year of the First Census Taken:
263 residents in 1800
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Population Trends:
Center Harbor grew by a total of 545 residents over the last five decades, going from 451 in 1950 to 996 residents in 2000. Center Harbor’s estimated population was 996 in both 1990 and 2000; only New Hampshire’s 14 unpopulated places also had unchanged population in that time frame. The town's highest growth was a fifty percent increase between 1970-1980. The 2004 Census estimate for Center Harbor was 1,073 residents, which ranked 179th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
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Population Density, 2004:
80.5 persons per square mile of land area. Center Harbor contains 13.3 square miles of land area and 2.9 square miles of inland water area.
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Villages and Place Names:
West Center Harbor
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| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2005 |
$1,670,896 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2005 |
$2,138,739 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1969/95 |
| Master Plan |
1990 |
| 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; Library Trustees; Zoning Board
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| Public Library |
James E. Nichols Memorial |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Volunteer |
| Town Fire Insurance Rating |
9/10 |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Volunteer |
| Nearest Hospital(s): |
| Lakes Region General, Laconia |
| Distance: 12 miles |
Staffed Beds: 106 |
| Electric Supplier |
NH Electric Coop. |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
None |
| Water Supplier |
Private wells |
| Sanitation |
Private septic & 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 |
Partial |
| Cable Television Access |
Partial |
| 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) |
$13.90 |
| 2004 Equalization Ratio |
82.9 |
| 2004 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$11.52 |
| 2004 Percent of Property Valuation by Type |
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Residential Land and Buildings
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95.2% |
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Commercial Land and Buildings
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4.1% |
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Other Property including Utilities
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0.7% |
| 2003 Total Housing Units |
687 |
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| 2003 Single-Family Units |
627 |
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Building Permits Issued
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15 |
| 2003 Multi-Family Units |
15 |
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Building Permits Issued
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0 |
| 2003 Manufactured Housing Units |
45 |
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| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2004 |
1,073 |
60,858 |
| 2000 |
1,000 |
56,576 |
| 1990 |
979 |
49,294 |
| 1980 |
808 |
42,884 |
| 1970 |
540 |
32,367 |
| Census 2000 Demographics |
| Population by Gender |
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Male
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499
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Female
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497 |
| Population by Age Group |
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Under age 5
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43 |
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Age 5 to 19
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189 |
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Age 20 to 34
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118 |
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Age 35 to 54
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349 |
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Age 55 to 64
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124 |
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Age 65 and over
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173 |
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Median Age
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44.6 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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High school graduate or higher
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91.4% |
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Bachelor's degree or higher
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35.3% |
| Per capita income |
$25,627 |
| Median 4-person family income |
$55,938 |
| Median household income |
$51,806 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
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Male
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$35,526 |
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Female
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$24,231 |
| Families below the poverty level |
4.4% |
| Annual Average |
1994 |
2004 |
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Civilian Labor Force
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588 |
664 |
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Employed
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555 |
636 |
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Unemployed
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33 |
28 |
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Unemployment Rate
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5.6% |
4.2% |
| Goods Producing Industries |
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Average Employment
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48 |
82 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$512 |
$890 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
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Average Employment
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261 |
447 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$333 |
$385 |
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| Total Private Industry |
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Average Employment
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310 |
529 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$361 |
$463 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
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Average Employment
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16 |
15 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$463 |
$878 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
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Average Employment
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325 |
543 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$366 |
$474 |
| n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards |
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| Schools students attend: |
Grades K-12 are part of Inter-Lakes Cooperative (Center Harbor, Meredith, Sandwich) |
District: SAU
2 |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
J. Oliva Huot Technical Center, Laconia; Winnisquam Regional High School, Tilton |
Region: 08 | |
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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 |
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1
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Grade Levels |
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7-12
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Total Enrollment |
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n/a
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| NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2004: |
Total Facilities: 2 |
Total Capacity: 20 | |
| Nearest Community/Technical
College:
Laconia |
| Nearest Colleges or
Universities: Plymouth State University | |
| EM Heath, Inc. |
Supermarket, hardware |
50 |
1945 |
| Keepsake Quilting |
Materials dry goods |
30 |
1991 |
| Bay Gull |
Bagel shop |
10 |
1995 |
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| Road Access |
Federal Routes |
3 |
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State Routes |
25 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-93, Exit 23 |
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Distance |
13 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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Manchester
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Distance |
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68 miles
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
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Manchester, NH |
63 miles |
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Portland, ME |
118 miles |
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Boston, MA |
113 miles |
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New York City, NY |
310 miles |
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Montreal, Quebec |
228 miles |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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Drove alone, car/truck/van |
84.5% |
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Carpooled, car/truck/van |
9.5% |
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Public transportation |
0.0% |
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Walked |
1.9% |
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Other Means |
0.0% |
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Worked at home |
4.1% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
21.3 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
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Working in community of residence |
19% |
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Commuting to another NH community |
78% |
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Commuting out-of-state |
3% | |
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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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Bowling Facilities |
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Museums |
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Cinemas |
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Performing Arts Facilities |
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Tourists Attractions |
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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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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): Gunstock |
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Other:
Summer camps; Proctor Sanctuary | |
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Copyright 2005 Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights Reserved. Updated 06/03/05
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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