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Windham, NH Town Profile
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| Windham, NH |
| Community Contact |
Town of Windham
David Sullivan, Town Administrator
3 North Lowell Road, PO Box 120
Windham, NH 03087
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| Telephone |
(603) 432-7732 |
| Fax |
(603) 425-6582 |
| E-mail |
dsullivan@windhamnewhampshire.com |
| Web Site |
www.windhamnewhampshire.com
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Monday through Friday, 8 am - 4 pm
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| County |
Rockingham |
| Labor Market Area |
Nashua NH-MA NECTA Division, NH Portion |
| Tourism Region |
Merrimack Valley |
| Planning Commission |
Rockingham |
| Regional Development |
Rockingham Economic Development Corp.
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| Election Districts |
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US Congress
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District 2 |
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Executive Council
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District 3 |
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State Senate
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District 19 |
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State Representative
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Rockingham County District 4 |
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Incorporated: 1742
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Origin: This town was originally a parish of Londonderry, which was settled in 1719. Incorporated in 1741, Windham was the second town designated by Governor Benning Wentworth following the establishment of the New Hampshire-Massachusetts border. It was named for Sir Charles Wyndham, Earl of Egremont and Baron Cockermouth, who was a Member of Parliament and Secretary of State when the Rockingham government favored conciliation with the American colonies. Windham was the birthplace of Samuel Dinsmoor, Governor of New Hampshire from 1831 to 1834.
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Villages and Place Names: West Windham, Windham Depot
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Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 663 residents in 1790
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Population Trends: Population in Windham grew more than 11 times larger, and had the seventh highest percent change. The largest decennial percent change was 128 percent between 1960 and 1970. Population change totaled 9,881 over 50 years, from 964 in 1950 to 10,845 in 2000. The 2006 Census estimate for Windham was 12,939 residents, which ranked 22nd among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
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Population Density, 2006: 484.2 persons per square mile of land area. Windham contains 26.7 square miles of land area and 1.0 square miles of inland water area.
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| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2005 |
$11,355,897 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2006-2007 |
$30,797,659 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1954/07 |
| Master Plan |
2005 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions |
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Elected:
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Selectmen; Planning; Zoning |
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Appointed:
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Conservation; Library; Cemetery |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Full-time |
| Town Fire Insurance Rating |
6/9 |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Municipal |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Parkland Medical Center, Derry |
5 miles |
86 |
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| Electric Supplier |
PSNH; Granite State |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
Petroleum NH Gas |
| Water Supplier |
Pennichuck Water Works |
| Sanitation |
Private septic |
| Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant |
No |
| Solid Waste Disposal |
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Curbside Trash Pickup
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Private |
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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 |
| Cellular Telephone Access |
Yes |
| Cable Television Access |
Yes |
| Public Access Television Station |
Yes |
| 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) |
$15.35 |
| 2006 Equalization Ratio |
94.7 |
| 2006 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$14.44 |
| 2006 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type |
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Residential Land and Buildings
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92.4% |
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Commercial Land and Buildings
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7.1% |
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Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other
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0.5% |
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| 2006 Total Housing Units |
4,821 |
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| 2006 Single-Family Units |
4,224 |
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Single-Family Permits Issued, Net Change of Units
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69 |
| 2006 Multi-Family Units |
587 |
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Multi-Family Permits Issued, Net Change of Units
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15 |
| 2006 Manufactured Housing Units |
10 |
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| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2006 |
12,939 |
296,267 |
| 2000 |
10,845 |
278,748 |
| 1990 |
9,020 |
246,744 |
| 1980 |
5,664 |
190,345 |
| 1970 |
3,008 |
138,951 |
| Census 2000 Demographics |
| Population by Gender |
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Male
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5,388 |
Female
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5,321 |
| Population by Age Group |
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Under age 5
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741 |
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Age 5 to 19
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2,613 |
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Age 20 to 34
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1,390 |
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Age 35 to 54
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4,266 |
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Age 55 to 64
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993 |
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Age 65 and over
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706 |
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Median Age
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37.8 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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High school graduate or higher
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96.1% |
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Bachelor's degree or higher
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47.8% |
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| Per capita income |
$38,559 |
| Median 4-person family income |
$99,570 |
| Median household income |
$94,794 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
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Male
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$71,801 |
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Female
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$36,153 |
| Families below the poverty level |
1.1% |
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| Annual Average |
1996 |
2006 |
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Civilian Labor Force
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5,563 |
7,234 |
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Employed
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5,321 |
6,959 |
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Unemployed
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242 |
275 |
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Unemployment Rate
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4.4% |
3.8% |
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| Annual Average Covered Employment |
1996 |
2006 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
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Average Employment
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305 |
399 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$607 |
$881 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
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Average Employment
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1,327 |
2,306 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$469 |
$770 |
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| Total Private Industry |
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Average Employment
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1,632 |
2,705 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$495 |
$786 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
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Average Employment
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255 |
368 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$584 |
$863 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
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Average Employment
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1,887 |
3,074 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$507 |
$795 |
| n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards |
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| Schools students attend: |
Windham operates grades 1-8; grades 9-12 are tuitioned to Salem |
District: SAU 28 |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
Pinkerton Academy, Derry; Salem High School Vocational Center |
Region: 17 |
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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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3 |
1 |
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Grade Levels
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P R 1-5 |
6-8 |
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Total Enrollment
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1,035 |
550 |
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| NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2007: |
Total Facilities: 9 |
Total Capacity: 499 |
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| Nearest Community/Technical College: Nashua |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities: Chester College of New England; Rivier; Daniel Webster |
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| Semiconductor Circuits, Inc. |
Power supplies |
100+ |
1980 |
| Cyr Lumber |
Wood, lumber |
90 |
1984 |
| Delahunty Nurseries & Florist |
Nursery, florist, and gift shop |
25-65 seasonal |
1975 |
| AJ Letizio |
Meat distribution |
40 |
2000 |
| Park Place Lanes |
Bowling alley |
38 |
1981 |
| AP Daily |
Metal fabrication |
35 |
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| International Adhesive |
Coating adhesive tapes |
20 |
1982 |
| Verizon |
Telephone service |
20 |
1982 |
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| Road Access |
US Routes |
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State Routes |
28, 111, 111A, 128 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-93, Exit 3 |
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Distance |
Local access |
| Railroad |
No |
| Public Transportation |
No |
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| Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation |
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Boire Field, Nashua
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Runway
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5,501 ft. asphalt |
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Lighted?
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Yes |
Navigational Aids? |
Yes |
| Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service |
| Manchester-Boston Regional |
Distance |
20 miles |
| Number of Passsenger Airlines Serving Airport |
8 |
| Driving distance to selected cities: |
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Manchester, NH
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20 miles |
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Portland, ME
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96 miles |
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Boston, MA
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36 miles |
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New York City, NY
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240 miles |
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Montreal, Quebec
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276 miles |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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Drove alone, car/truck/van
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88.7% |
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Carpooled, car/truck/van
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6.5% |
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Public transportation
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0.3% |
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Walked
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0.8% |
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Other Means
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0.3% |
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Worked at home
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3.4% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
31.5 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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41% |
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Commuting out-of-state
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47% |
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Municipal Parks |
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YMCA/YWCA |
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Boys Club/Girls Club |
| X |
Golf Courses |
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Swimming: Indoor Facility |
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Swimming: Outdoor Facility |
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Tennis Courts: Indoor Faclity |
| X |
Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility |
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Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility |
| X |
Bowling Facilities |
| X |
Museums |
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Cinemas |
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Performing Arts Facilities |
| X |
Tourists Attractions |
| X |
Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H) |
| X |
Youth Sports: Baseball |
| X |
Youth Sports: Soccer |
| X |
Youth Sports: Football |
| X |
Youth Sports: Basketball |
| X |
Youth Sports: Hockey |
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Campgrounds |
| X |
Fishing/Hunting |
| X |
Boating/Marinas |
| X |
Snowmobile Trails |
| X |
Bicycle Trails |
| X |
Cross Country Skiing |
| X |
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: Searles Castle; Town Beaches |
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Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, 2007. Community Response Received 09/07/07
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