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Community Contact |
Town of Bridgewater
Terence Murphy, Selectman
297 Mayhew Turnpike
Bridgewater, NH
03222
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| Telephone |
(603) 744-5055 |
| Fax |
(603) 744-5971 |
| E-mail |
Not Available |
| Web Site |
Not Available
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Tuesday, 12 noon - 3 pm, Thursday, 9 am - 12 noon, and as needed
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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 |
| Executive Council |
District 1 |
| State Senate |
District 2 |
| State Representative |
Grafton County Districts 9, 17 |
| Incorporated: 1788 |
| Origin: Bridgewater received its charter in 1788, when it was part of the town of New Chester. New Chester was separated into Bridgewater and Hill, as well as portions of Bristol, Danbury, and Wilmot. Early settlers of the area were from Bridgewater, Massachusetts, giving the town its name. Bridgewater was officially incorporated by John Sullivan, who was President of New Hampshire before the title was changed to Governor. The town line follows the eastern shore of Newfound Lake. |
| Villages and Place Names: unknown
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| Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 281 residents in 1790 |
| Population Trends: Population change for Bridgewater totaled 787 over 51 years, from 293 in 1960 to 1,080 in 2011. The largest decennial percent change was a 52 percent increase between 1970 and 1980; two of the last five decades had increases of 30 percent or more. The 2011 Census estimate for Bridgewater was 1,080 residents, which ranked 184th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. |
| Population Density and Land Area, 2010 (US Census Bureau): 51.0 persons per square mile of land area. Bridgewater contains 21.2 square miles of land area and 0.2 square miles of inland water area. |
| MUNICIPAL SERVICES |
| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2010 |
$1,279,000 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2009 |
$913,269 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1983/10 |
| Master Plan |
2006 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions | |
| Elected: | Selectmen |
| Appointed: | Planning; Conservation |
| Public Library |
Bridgewater |
| EMERGENCY SERVICES |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Volunteer |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Volunteer |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Speare Memorial, Plymouth |
13 miles |
25 |
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| UTILITIES |
| Electric Supplier |
PSNH; NH Electric Coop |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
None |
| Water Supplier |
Private wells |
| Sanitation |
Private septic |
| Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant |
No |
| Solid Waste Disposal |
| Curbside Trash Pickup | None |
| Pay-As-You-Throw Program | No |
| Recycling Program | Mandatory |
| Telephone Company |
Fairpoint |
| Cellular Telephone Access |
Yes |
| Cable Television Access |
Yes |
| Public Access Television Station |
No |
| High Speed Internet Service: |
| Business | Yes |
| Residential | Yes |
| (NH Dept. of Revenue Adminstration)PROPERTY TAXES |
| 2011 Total Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$9.85 |
| 2011 Equalization Ratio |
100.0 |
| 2011 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$9.94 |
| 2011 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type |
| Residential Land and Buildings | 92.1% |
| Commercial Land and Buildings | 3.8% |
| Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other | 4.1% |
| (ACS 2007-2011)HOUSING |
| Total Housing Units |
968 |
| Single-Family Units, Detached or Attached |
821 |
| Units in Multiple-Family Structures: |
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| Two to Four Units in Structure |
8 |
| Five or More Units in Structure |
22 |
| Mobile Homes and Other Housing Units |
117 |
| (US Census Bureau)DEMOGRAPHICS |
| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2011 |
1,080 |
88,923 |
| 2010 |
1,083 |
89,118 |
| 2000 |
979 |
81,826 |
| 1990 |
743 |
74,998 |
| 1980 |
606 |
65,806 |
| 1970 |
398 |
54,914 |
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| Demographics, American Community Survey (ACS) 2007-2011 |
| Population by Gender |
| Male: 615 |
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Female: 564 |
| Population by Age Group |
| Under age 5 |
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29 |
| Age 5 to 19 |
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174 |
| Age 20 to 34 |
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122 |
| Age 35 to 54 |
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427 |
| Age 55 to 64 |
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234 |
| Age 65 and over |
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193 |
| Median Age |
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47.7 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
| High school graduate or higher |
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95.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
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30.2% |
| (ACS 2007-2011)INCOME, 2011 INFLATION ADJUSTED $ |
| Per capita income |
$29,852 |
| Median family income |
$66,094 |
| Median household income |
$55,208 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
| Male |
$47,206 |
| Female |
$39,219 |
| Families below the poverty level |
5.1% |
| (NHES - ELMI)LABOR FORCE |
| Annual Average |
2001 |
2011 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
536 |
529 |
| Employed |
520 |
513 |
| Unemployed |
16 |
16 |
| Unemployment Rate |
3.0% |
3.0% |
| (NHES - ELMI)EMPLOYMENT & WAGES |
| Annual Average Covered Employment |
2001 |
2011 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
| Average Employment |
8 |
32 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$563 |
$771 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
| Average Employment |
30 |
59 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$243 |
$740 |
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| Total Private Industry |
| Average Employment |
37 |
91 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$308 |
$751 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
| Average Employment |
14 |
21 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$239 |
$342 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
| Average Employment |
52 |
112 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$289 |
$675 |
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| (NH Dept. of Education)EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES |
| Schools students attend: |
Grades K-12 are part of Newfound Area (Alexandria, Bridgewater, Bristol, Danbury, Groton, Hebron, New Hampton) |
SAU 4 |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
Plymouth Regional High School |
Region: 5 |
| Educational Facilities |
Elementary |
Middle/Junior High |
High School |
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| 2012 NH Licensed Child Care Facilities (Bureau of Child Care Licensing): |
Total Facilities: 0 |
Total Capacity: 0 |
| Nearest Community/Technical College: Lakes Region |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities: Plymouth State University; Granite State College-Laconia |
| LARGEST BUSINESSES |
PRODUCT/SERVICE |
EMPLOYEES |
ESTABLISHED |
| Bridgewater Steam Power |
Utility |
12 |
1988 |
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| (Distance estimated from city/town hall)TRANSPORTATION |
| Road Access |
US Routes |
3 |
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State Routes |
3A |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-93, Exit 23 |
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Distance |
10 miles |
| Railroad |
No |
| Public Transportation |
No |
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| Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation |
| Newfound Valley, Bristol |
| Runway |
1,900 ft. asphalt |
| Lighted? |
No |
Navigational Aids? |
No |
| Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service |
| Lebanon Municipal |
Distance |
42 miles |
| Number of Passsenger Airlines Serving Airport |
1 |
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
| Manchester, NH |
63 miles |
| Portland, ME |
94 miles |
| Boston, MA |
115 miles |
| New York City, NY |
320 miles |
| Montreal, Quebec |
216 miles |
| (ACS 2007-2011)COMMUTING TO WORK |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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| Drove alone, car/truck/van |
75.7% |
| Carpooled, car/truck/van |
11.0% |
| Public transportation |
0.8% |
| Walked |
1.5% |
| Other Means |
3.2% |
| Worked at home |
7.8% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
26.7 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
(ACS 2007-2011) |
| Working in community of residence |
75.4% |
| Commuting to another NH community |
22.5% |
| Commuting out-of-state |
2.1% |
| RECREATION, ATTRACTIONS, AND EVENTS |
| Municipal Parks |
| YMCA/YWCA |
| Boys Club/Girls Club |
| Golf Courses |
| Swimming: Indoor Facility |
| Swimming: Outdoor Facility |
| Tennis Courts: Indoor Faclity |
| Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility |
| Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility |
| Bowling Facilities |
| Museums |
| Cinemas |
| Performing Arts Facilities |
| Tourists Attractions |
| Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H) |
| Youth Sports: Baseball |
| Youth Sports: Soccer |
| Youth Sports: Football |
| Youth Sports: Basketball |
| Youth Sports: Hockey |
| Campgrounds |
| Fishing/Hunting |
| Boating/Marinas |
| Snowmobile Trails |
| Bicycle Trails |
| Cross Country Skiing |
| Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area |
| Overnight or Day Camps |
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Nearest Ski Area(s): Ragged Mountain |
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Other: |
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, 2013.
Community Response Received 09/08/10
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