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Goffstown, NH Town Profile
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| Goffstown, NH |
| Community Contact |
Goffstown Planning & Economic Development
Stephen B. Griffin, AICP, Coordinator
16 Main Street, Town Office
Goffstown, NH 03045
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| Telephone |
(603) 497-8991 |
| Fax |
(603) 497-8993 |
| E-mail |
sgriffin@ci.goffstown.nh.us |
| Web Site |
www.ci.goffstown.nh.us
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Monday through Friday, 8 am - 4 pm
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| County |
Hillsborough |
| Labor Market Area |
Manchester NH Metro-NECTA |
| Tourism Region |
Merrimack Valley |
| Planning Commission |
Southern NH |
| Regional Development |
Southeast 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 5 |
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State Senate
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District 20 |
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State Representative
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Hillsborough County District 7 |
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Incorporated: 1761
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Origin: This town started as a part of Massachusetts, and was known as Narragansett Number 4, Piscataquog Village, and then Shovestown before installation of the New Hampshire provincial government. In 1748, the area was granted to new settlers, including Colonel John Goffe. He had fought in the French and Indian Wars, worked for Governor Wentworth as a surveyor, and became judge of probate for Hillsborough County. Goffstown was officially named for Colonel Goffe when it was incorporated in 1761. The town includes the village of Grasmere, named for the English home of poets Wordsworth and Coleridge.
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Villages and Place Names: Grasmere, Pinardville, Goffstown Village
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Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 1,275 residents in 1790
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Population Trends: Population in Goffstown had the 12th largest numeric change over 50 years, increasing by a total of 11,342, from 5,638 in 1950 to 16,980 in 2000. The largest decennial percent change was a 31 percent increase between 1980 and 1990. The 2006 Census estimate for Goffstown was 17,696 residents, which ranked 14th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
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Population Density, 2006: 476.5 persons per square mile of land area. Goffstown contains 37.1 square miles of land area and 0.5 square miles of inland water area.
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| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2005 |
$18,322,442 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2005 |
$33,220,713 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1961/07 |
| Master Plan |
2006 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions |
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Elected:
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Selectmen; Planning; Budget; Library; School; Zoning |
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Appointed:
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Conservation; Cemetery; Historic; Econ. Dev.; Parks & Rec |
| Public Library |
Goffstown Public |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Full-time |
| Town Fire Insurance Rating |
5/9 |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Municipal |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Elliot Hospital, Manchester |
10 miles |
296 |
| Catholic Medical Center, Manchester |
8 miles |
330 |
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| Electric Supplier |
PSNH |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
KeySpan |
| Water Supplier |
Grasmere Water; Goffstown Village; Manchester Water |
| Sanitation |
Municipal |
| Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant |
Yes |
| Solid Waste Disposal |
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Curbside Trash Pickup
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Municipal |
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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) |
$24.68 |
| 2006 Equalization Ratio |
76.3 |
| 2006 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$18.95 |
| 2006 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type |
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Residential Land and Buildings
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89.2% |
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Commercial Land and Buildings
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9.0% |
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Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other
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1.8% |
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| 2006 Total Housing Units |
6,292 |
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| 2006 Single-Family Units |
4,411 |
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Single-Family Permits Issued, Net Change of Units
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29 |
| 2006 Multi-Family Units |
1,615 |
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Multi-Family Permits Issued, Net Change of Units
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25 |
| 2006 Manufactured Housing Units |
266 |
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| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2006 |
17,696 |
402,789 |
| 2000 |
16,980 |
382,384 |
| 1990 |
14,769 |
336,549 |
| 1980 |
11,315 |
276,608 |
| 1970 |
9,284 |
223,941 |
| Census 2000 Demographics |
| Population by Gender |
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Male
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8,093 |
Female
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8,836 |
| Population by Age Group |
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Under age 5
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895 |
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Age 5 to 19
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3,784 |
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Age 20 to 34
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3,669 |
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Age 35 to 54
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5,243 |
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Age 55 to 64
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1,295 |
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Age 65 and over
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2,043 |
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Median Age
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35.4 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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High school graduate or higher
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85.0% |
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Bachelor's degree or higher
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25.2% |
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| Per capita income |
$21,907 |
| Median 4-person family income |
$61,718 |
| Median household income |
$55,833 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
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Male
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$39,757 |
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Female
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$30,000 |
| Families below the poverty level |
2.6% |
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| Annual Average |
1996 |
2006 |
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Civilian Labor Force
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8,448 |
10,256 |
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Employed
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8,194 |
9,960 |
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Unemployed
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254 |
296 |
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Unemployment Rate
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3.0% |
2.9% |
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| Annual Average Covered Employment |
1996 |
2006 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
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Average Employment
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458 |
538 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$668 |
$847 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
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Average Employment
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1,707 |
1,924 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$339 |
$497 |
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| Total Private Industry |
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Average Employment
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2,165 |
2,462 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$409 |
$573 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
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Average Employment
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563 |
1,131 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$537 |
$667 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
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Average Employment
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2,728 |
3,593 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$435 |
$603 |
| n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards |
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| Schools students attend: |
Goffstown operates grades 1-12 |
District: SAU 19 |
| 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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3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Grade Levels
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P K 1-4 |
5-8 |
9-12 |
K 1-8 |
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Total Enrollment
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785 |
982 |
1,316 |
322 |
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| NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2007: |
Total Facilities: 12 |
Total Capacity: 505 |
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| Nearest Community/Technical College: Manchester |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities: St. Anselm; Hesser; Southern NH University; UNH-Manchester |
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| Saint Anselm College |
Education |
475 |
1889 |
| Town of Goffstown |
Municipal services |
400 |
1761 |
| Hannaford Brothers |
Supermarket |
200 |
1993 |
| Shaw's Supermarket |
Supermarket |
200 |
1974 |
| Cote Electric |
Electrical |
84 |
1977 |
| Hillsborough County |
County services |
70 |
1769 |
| Benchmark, Inc |
Hermetic sealing systems |
40 |
1990 |
| Northeast Sheet Metal, Inc. |
Sheet metal fabrication |
40 |
1976 |
| Happy House Amusement |
Arcade machines |
35 |
1986 |
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| Road Access |
US Routes |
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State Routes |
13, 114 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-293, Exit 4 |
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Distance |
8 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 |
13 miles |
| Number of Passsenger Airlines Serving Airport |
8 |
| Driving distance to selected cities: |
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Manchester, NH
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8 miles |
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Portland, ME
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107 miles |
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Boston, MA
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61 miles |
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New York City, NY
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258 miles |
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Montreal, Quebec
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250 miles |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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Drove alone, car/truck/van
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81.7% |
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Carpooled, car/truck/van
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8.5% |
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Public transportation
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0.1% |
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Walked
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4.8% |
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Other Means
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1.3% |
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Worked at home
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3.6% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
26.1 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
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Working in community of residence
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22% |
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Commuting to another NH community
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71% |
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Commuting out-of-state
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7% |
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Municipal Parks |
| X |
YMCA/YWCA |
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Boys Club/Girls Club |
| X |
Golf Courses |
| X |
Swimming: Indoor Facility |
| X |
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 |
| X |
Cinemas |
| X |
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 |
| X |
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): Pat's Peak |
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Other: Outdoor Ice Skating Rink |
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Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, 2007. Community Response Received 08/21/07
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