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Auburn, NH Town Profile
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| Auburn, NH |
| Community Contact |
Town of Auburn
William Herman, CPM, Town Administrator
PO Box 309
Auburn, NH 03032-0309
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| Telephone |
(603) 483-5052 |
| Fax |
(603) 483-0518 |
| E-mail |
adminassist@townofauburnnh.com |
| Web Site |
www.auburnnh.us
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Selectmen: Monday and Thursday, 8 am - 4:30 pm, Tuesday and Friday, 8 am - 12 noon, and Wednesday, 8 am - 2 pm; Town Clerk: Monday, 8 am - 2 pm and 6 pm - 8 pm, Wednesday and Thursday, 8 am - 2 pm, and Friday, 8 am - 12 noon
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| County |
Rockingham |
| Labor Market Area |
Manchester NH Metro-NECTA |
| Tourism Region |
Merrimack Valley |
| Planning Commission |
Southern NH |
| Regional Development |
Rockingham Economic Development Corp.
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| Election Districts |
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US Congress
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District 1 |
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Executive Council
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District 4 |
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State Senate
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District 14 |
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State Representative
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Rockingham County District 3 |
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Incorporated: 1845
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Origin: This area was first settled in 1720 as part of Chester known as Chester Woods, Chester West Parish, or Long Meadow. It was not incorporated as Auburn until 1845. The name comes from "The Deserted Village" by English poet Oliver Goldsmith, as did Auburns in New York, Massachusetts, and Maine. Auburn includes a large portion of Lake Massabesic, water supply for the city of Manchester and surrounding communities, once a popular resort area.
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Villages and Place Names: Hooks Crossing, Severance
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Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 810 residents in 1850
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Population Trends: Population change for Auburn totaled 3,548 over 50 years, from 1,158 in 1950 to 4,706 in 2000. The largest decennial percent change was a 58 percent increase occurring between 1960 and 1970, followed by a 42 percent increase over each of the next two decades. The 2006 Census estimate for Auburn was 5,163, which ranked 63rd among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
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Population Density, 2006: 202.6 persons per square mile of land area. Auburn contains 25.5 square miles of land area and 3.3 square miles of inland water area.
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| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2007 |
$3,733,641 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2008 |
$10,210,905 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1967/06 |
| Master Plan |
2007 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions |
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Elected:
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Selectmen; Library; Cemetery; Police; Trust Funds |
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Appointed:
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Planning; Zoning; Conservation; Budget; Recreation |
| Public Library |
Griffin Free Public |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Volunteer |
| Town Fire Insurance Rating |
4/9 |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Volunteer |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Elliot Hospital, Manchester |
6 miles |
296 |
| Catholic Medical Center, Manchester |
9 miles |
330 |
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| Electric Supplier |
PSHN; 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
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Mandatory |
| Telephone Company |
Verizon; Granite State |
| Cellular Telephone Access |
Yes |
| Cable Television Access |
Yes |
| Public Access Television Station |
No |
| High Speed Internet Service: |
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Business
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Yes |
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Residential
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Yes |
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| 2006 Total Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$13.30 |
| 2006 Equalization Ratio |
100 |
| 2006 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$12.36 |
| 2006 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type |
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Residential Land and Buildings
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92.5% |
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Commercial Land and Buildings
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6.5% |
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Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other
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1.0% |
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| 2006 Total Housing Units |
1,824 |
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| 2006 Single-Family Units |
1,717 |
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Single-Family Permits Issued, Net Change of Units
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11 |
| 2006 Multi-Family Units |
96 |
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Multi-Family Permits Issued, Net Change of Units
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0 |
| 2006 Manufactured Housing Units |
11 |
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| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2006 |
5,163 |
296,267 |
| 2000 |
4,706 |
278,748 |
| 1990 |
4,085 |
246,744 |
| 1980 |
2,883 |
190,345 |
| 1970 |
2,035 |
138,951 |
| Census 2000 Demographics |
| Population by Gender |
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Male
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2,382 |
Female
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2,300 |
| Population by Age Group |
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Under age 5
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327 |
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Age 5 to 19
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1,158 |
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Age 20 to 34
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657 |
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Age 35 to 54
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1,871 |
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Age 55 to 64
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383 |
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Age 65 and over
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286 |
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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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91.7% |
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Bachelor's degree or higher
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27.0% |
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| Per capita income |
$28,405 |
| Median 4-person family income |
$72,578 |
| Median household income |
$70,774 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
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Male
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$45,000 |
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Female
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$33,365 |
| Families below the poverty level |
1.6% |
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| Annual Average |
1996 |
2006 |
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Civilian Labor Force
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2,483 |
3,133 |
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Employed
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2,417 |
3,037 |
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Unemployed
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66 |
96 |
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Unemployment Rate
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2.7% |
3.1% |
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| Annual Average Covered Employment |
1996 |
2006 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
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Average Employment
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282 |
658 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$621 |
$924 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
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Average Employment
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355 |
584 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$640 |
$790 |
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| Total Private Industry |
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Average Employment
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637 |
1,242 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$632 |
$861 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
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Average Employment
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106 |
151 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$417 |
$606 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
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Average Employment
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743 |
1,393 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$601 |
$833 |
| n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards |
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| Schools students attend: |
Auburn operates grades 1-8; grades 9-12 are tuitioned to Manchester Memorial or Pinkerton Academy (Derry) |
District: SAU 15 |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
Manchester School of Technology |
Region: 15 |
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| Educational Facilities |
Elementary |
Middle/Junior High |
High School |
Private/Parochial |
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Number of Schools
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1 |
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Grade Levels
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1-8 |
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Total Enrollment
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600 |
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| NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2007: |
Total Facilities: 4 |
Total Capacity: 116 |
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| Nearest Community/Technical College: Manchester |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities: Chester College of New England; Hesser; UNH-Manchester |
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| Auburn Village School |
Education |
93 |
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| Maine Drilling & Blasting |
Blasting contractor |
82 |
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| Builders Insulation Company |
Insulation installation |
45 |
1981 |
| Heritage Plumbing & Heating |
Plumbing & heating repair |
29 |
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| Daniels Equipment |
Commercial laundry equipment |
27 |
1987 |
| ARC Inc. |
Painting |
25 |
1950 |
| Green Mountain Explosives |
Explosives |
25 |
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| NH Blacktop Sealers |
Construction |
20 |
1992 |
| Pelmac |
Security alarm |
18 |
1987 |
| Master Halco |
Commercial fencing |
14 |
1988 |
| Road Access |
US Routes |
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State Routes |
101, 121, 28 Bypass |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-93, Exit 7 |
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Distance |
5 miles |
| Railroad |
No |
| Public Transportation |
No |
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| Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation |
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Manchester-Boston Regional
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Runway
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9,250 ft. asphalt |
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Lighted?
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Yes |
Navigational Aids? |
Yes |
| Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service |
| Manchester-Boston Regional |
Distance |
11 miles |
| Number of Passsenger Airlines Serving Airport |
8 |
| Driving distance to selected cities: |
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Manchester, NH
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7 miles |
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Portland, ME
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91 miles |
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Boston, MA
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56 miles |
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New York City, NY
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259 miles |
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Montreal, Quebec
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264 miles |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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Drove alone, car/truck/van
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87.9% |
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Carpooled, car/truck/van
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6.8% |
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Public transportation
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0.4% |
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Walked
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0.3% |
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Other Means
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1.3% |
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Worked at home
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3.3% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
26.7 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
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Working in community of residence
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13% |
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Commuting to another NH community
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77% |
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Commuting out-of-state
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11% |
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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 |
| X |
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 |
| X |
Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H) |
| X |
Youth Sports: Baseball |
| X |
Youth Sports: Soccer |
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Youth Sports: Football |
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Youth Sports: Basketball |
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Youth Sports: Hockey |
| X |
Campgrounds |
| X |
Fishing/Hunting |
| X |
Boating/Marinas |
| X |
Snowmobile Trails |
| X |
Bicycle Trails |
| X |
Cross Country Skiing |
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Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area |
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Overnight or Day Camps |
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Nearest Ski Area(s): McIntyre |
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Other: Massabesic Audubon Center |
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Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, 2007. Community Response Received 09/20/07
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