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Community Contact |
Town of Newton
Mary-Jo McCullough, Town Clerk/Tax Collector
2 Town Hall Road, PO Box 378
Newton, NH
03858
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| Telephone |
(603) 382-4096 x12 |
| Fax |
(603) 382-2596 |
| E-mail |
newtontownclerknh@comcast.net |
| Web Site |
www.newton-nh.gov
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Monday through Wednesday, 8 am - 4 pm, Thursday, 12 noon - 8 pm
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| County |
Rockingham |
| Labor Market Area |
Haverhill MA-NH NECTA Division, NH Portion |
| Tourism Region |
Seacoast |
| Planning Commission |
Rockingham |
| Regional Development |
Regional Economic Development Corp.
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| Election Districts |
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| US Congress |
District 1 |
| Executive Council |
District 3 |
| State Senate |
District 24 |
| State Representative |
Rockingham County Districts 15, 35 |
| Incorporated: 1749 |
| Origin: The sixth town to be granted from the Masonian land purchase of 1746, Newton was originally part of South Hampton. Residents in the western portion felt they were too far away from the South Hampton church and meetinghouse, some having to travel 14 miles, and petitioned for a parish of their own. The town was incorporated as New Town in 1749 simply because it was a new town. The church built by these residents was the first Baptist church in New Hampshire. In 1846, the New Hampshire legislature voted to contract the name to Newton. |
| Villages and Place Names: Newton Junction, Rowes Corner, Sargent Corners
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| Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 530 residents in 1790 |
| Population Trends: Population change for Newton totaled 3,200 over 51 years, from 1,419 in 1960 to 4,619 in 2011. The largest decennial percent change was a 60 percent increase between 1970 and 1980, which followed a 35 percent increase over the previous decade. The 2011 Census estimate for Newton was 4,619 residents, which ranked 76th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. |
| Population Density and Land Area, 2010 (US Census Bureau): 464.6 persons per square mile of land area. Newton contains 9.9 square miles of land area and 0.2 square miles of inland water area. |
| MUNICIPAL SERVICES |
| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2012 |
$2,874,755 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2011 |
$31,269,788 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1973/09 |
| Master Plan |
2008 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions | |
| Elected: | Selectmen; Planning; Library; Cemetery; Trust Funds |
| Appointed: | Conservation; Recreation; Cable TV; Stewardship; Appeals |
| Public Library |
Gale |
| EMERGENCY SERVICES |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Part-time |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Volunteer |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Exeter Hospital, Exeter |
11 miles |
99 |
| Merrimack Valley, Haverhill MA |
9 miles |
105 |
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| UTILITIES |
| Electric Supplier |
Unitil |
| 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 | Voluntary |
| Telephone Company |
Fairpoint |
| Cellular Telephone Access |
Yes |
| Cable Television Access |
Yes |
| Public Access Television Station |
Yes |
| High Speed Internet Service: |
| Business | Yes |
| Residential | Yes |
| (NH Dept. of Revenue Adminstration)PROPERTY TAXES |
| 2011 Total Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$24.12 |
| 2011 Equalization Ratio |
108.8 |
| 2011 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$26.13 |
| 2011 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type |
| Residential Land and Buildings | 90.0% |
| Commercial Land and Buildings | 6.8% |
| Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other | 3.1% |
| (ACS 2007-2011)HOUSING |
| Total Housing Units |
1,708 |
| Single-Family Units, Detached or Attached |
1,399 |
| Units in Multiple-Family Structures: |
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| Two to Four Units in Structure |
26 |
| Five or More Units in Structure |
166 |
| Mobile Homes and Other Housing Units |
117 |
| (US Census Bureau)DEMOGRAPHICS |
| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2011 |
4,619 |
296,207 |
| 2010 |
4,603 |
295,223 |
| 2000 |
4,325 |
278,748 |
| 1990 |
3,546 |
246,744 |
| 1980 |
3,068 |
190,345 |
| 1970 |
1,920 |
138,951 |
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| Demographics, American Community Survey (ACS) 2007-2011 |
| Population by Gender |
| Male: 2,258 |
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Female: 2,338 |
| Population by Age Group |
| Under age 5 |
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311 |
| Age 5 to 19 |
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1,018 |
| Age 20 to 34 |
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722 |
| Age 35 to 54 |
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1,678 |
| Age 55 to 64 |
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514 |
| Age 65 and over |
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353 |
| Median Age |
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39.0 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
| High school graduate or higher |
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94.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
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24.2% |
| (ACS 2007-2011)INCOME, 2011 INFLATION ADJUSTED $ |
| Per capita income |
$32,027 |
| Median family income |
$94,960 |
| Median household income |
$87,610 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
| Male |
$61,313 |
| Female |
$38,814 |
| Families below the poverty level |
5.3% |
| (NHES - ELMI)LABOR FORCE |
| Annual Average |
2001 |
2011 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
2,726 |
2,768 |
| Employed |
2,599 |
2,579 |
| Unemployed |
127 |
189 |
| Unemployment Rate |
4.7% |
6.8% |
| (NHES - ELMI)EMPLOYMENT & WAGES |
| Annual Average Covered Employment |
2001 |
2011 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
| Average Employment |
n |
109 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
n |
$993 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
| Average Employment |
n |
171 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
n |
$719 |
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| Total Private Industry |
| Average Employment |
258 |
280 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$662 |
$826 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
| Average Employment |
133 |
185 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$600 |
$659 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
| Average Employment |
391 |
465 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$641 |
$759 |
| n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards |
| (NH Dept. of Education)EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES |
| Schools students attend: |
Grades K-12 are part of Sanborn Regional (Kingston, Newton) |
SAU 17 |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
Seacoast School of Technology, Exeter |
Region: 18 |
| Educational Facilities |
Elementary |
Middle/Junior High |
High School |
Private/Parochial |
| Number of Schools |
1 |
1 |
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| Grade Levels |
K 1-5 |
6-8 |
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| Total Enrollment |
330 |
372 |
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| 2012 NH Licensed Child Care Facilities (Bureau of Child Care Licensing): |
Total Facilities: 2 |
Total Capacity: 80 |
| Nearest Community/Technical College: Great Bay |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities: New England; University of NH |
| LARGEST BUSINESSES |
PRODUCT/SERVICE |
EMPLOYEES |
ESTABLISHED |
| Ravensburger-FX Schmid, USA |
Game puzzles |
25 |
1998 |
| Continental Biomass Inc. (CBI) |
Production machinery |
64 |
1996 |
| Pro Design |
Fiberglass forms |
4 |
1989 |
| Newton Greenhouse |
Wholesale florist |
14 |
1971 |
| Town of Newton |
Municipal services |
128 |
1749 |
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| (Distance estimated from city/town hall)TRANSPORTATION |
| Road Access |
US Routes |
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State Routes |
108 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-495 (MA), Exit 53 |
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Distance |
5 miles |
| Railroad |
No |
| Public Transportation |
No |
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| Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation |
| Lawrence (MA) Municipal |
| Runway |
5,000 ft. asphalt |
| Lighted? |
Yes |
Navigational Aids? |
Yes |
| Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service |
| Manchester-Boston Regional |
Distance |
28 miles |
| Number of Passsenger Airlines Serving Airport |
4 |
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
| Manchester, NH |
35 miles |
| Portland, ME |
78 miles |
| Boston, MA |
45 miles |
| New York City, NY |
250 miles |
| Montreal, Quebec |
290 miles |
| (ACS 2007-2011)COMMUTING TO WORK |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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| Drove alone, car/truck/van |
86.5% |
| Carpooled, car/truck/van |
7.3% |
| Public transportation |
0.6% |
| Walked |
1.4% |
| Other Means |
2.5% |
| Worked at home |
1.6% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
34.5 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
(ACS 2007-2011) |
| Working in community of residence |
39.9% |
| Commuting to another NH community |
7.0% |
| Commuting out-of-state |
53.1% |
| 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): Gunstock |
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Other: |
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, 2013.
Community Response Received 07/18/12
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