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Community Contact |
Troy Industrial Development Authority
George Maattala, Chairman
PO Box 249
Troy, NH
03465
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| Telephone |
(603) 242-7722 |
| Fax |
(603) 242-3430 |
| E-mail |
selectmen@town.troy.nh.us |
| Web Site |
www.troy-nh.us/
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Selectmen: Monday through Thursday, 8 am - 4 pm; Town Clerk, Tax Collector: Monday through Wednesday, 9 am - 4:30 pm, Thursday, 1 pm - 7 pm
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| County |
Cheshire |
| Labor Market Area |
Keene NH Micro-NECTA |
| Tourism Region |
Monadnock |
| Planning Commission |
Southwest Region |
| Regional Development |
Monadnock Economic Development Corp.
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| Election Districts |
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| US Congress |
District 2 |
| Executive Council |
District 5 |
| State Senate |
District 9 |
| State Representative |
Cheshire County District 10, 15 |
| Incorporated: 1815 |
| Origin: This territory was separated from Marlborough in 1815, and combined with parts of Fitzwilliam, Swanzey, and Richmond to create a new town more central to those in outlying areas of those communities. A prominent citizen and friend of Governor John Taylor Gilman, Captain Benjamin Mann of Mason, suggested the name Troy. His daughter Betsy was married to Samuel Wilson, famous as Uncle Sam and at that time a resident of Troy, New York, which was incorporated the following year. At least seven members of the Wilson family were living in the town at the time, thus securing the name. |
| Villages and Place Names: unknown
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| Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 676 residents in 1820 |
| Population Trends: Population change for Troy totaled 693 over 51 years, from 1,445 in 1960 to 2,138 in 201. The largest decennial percent change was an increase of 24 percent between 1970 and 1980; population declined over the next two decades. The 2011 Census estimate for Troy was 2,138 residents, which ranked 134th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. |
| Population Density and Land Area, 2010 (US Census Bureau): 123.1 persons per square mile of land area. Troy contains 17.4 square miles of land area and 0.2 square miles of inland water area. |
| MUNICIPAL SERVICES |
| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2008 |
$2,239,716 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2008 |
$1,570,874 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1972/05 |
| Master Plan |
2007 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions | |
| Elected: | Selectmen; Planning; Zoning; Library; Cemetery |
| Appointed: | Conservation; Industrial Development; Cheshire Railroad |
| Public Library |
Gay-Kimball Public |
| EMERGENCY SERVICES |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Volunteer |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Volunteer |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Cheshire Medical Center, Keene |
11 miles |
140 |
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| UTILITIES |
| Electric Supplier |
PSNH |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
None |
| Water Supplier |
Troy Water Works |
| Sanitation |
Private septic & municipal |
| Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant |
Yes |
| Solid Waste Disposal |
| Curbside Trash Pickup | Private |
| Pay-As-You-Throw Program | Yes |
| Recycling Program | Mandatory |
| 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) |
$28.30 |
| 2011 Equalization Ratio |
100.0 |
| 2011 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$29.19 |
| 2011 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type |
| Residential Land and Buildings | 86.2% |
| Commercial Land and Buildings | 5.5% |
| Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other | 8.3% |
| (ACS 2007-2011)HOUSING |
| Total Housing Units |
834 |
| Single-Family Units, Detached or Attached |
516 |
| Units in Multiple-Family Structures: |
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| Two to Four Units in Structure |
130 |
| Five or More Units in Structure |
96 |
| Mobile Homes and Other Housing Units |
92 |
| (US Census Bureau)DEMOGRAPHICS |
| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2011 |
2,138 |
76,918 |
| 2010 |
2,145 |
77,117 |
| 2000 |
1,967 |
73,993 |
| 1990 |
2,096 |
70,223 |
| 1980 |
2,131 |
62,116 |
| 1970 |
1,713 |
52,364 |
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| Demographics, American Community Survey (ACS) 2007-2011 |
| Population by Gender |
| Male: 1,040 |
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Female: 926 |
| Population by Age Group |
| Under age 5 |
|
112 |
| Age 5 to 19 |
|
388 |
| Age 20 to 34 |
|
451 |
| Age 35 to 54 |
|
617 |
| Age 55 to 64 |
|
219 |
| Age 65 and over |
|
179 |
| Median Age |
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36.6 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
| High school graduate or higher |
|
87.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
|
18.8% |
| (ACS 2007-2011)INCOME, 2011 INFLATION ADJUSTED $ |
| Per capita income |
$25,482 |
| Median family income |
$69,063 |
| Median household income |
$54,833 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
| Male |
$51,467 |
| Female |
$29,669 |
| Families below the poverty level |
6.2% |
| (NHES - ELMI)LABOR FORCE |
| Annual Average |
2001 |
2011 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
1,171 |
1,221 |
| Employed |
1,128 |
1,159 |
| Unemployed |
43 |
62 |
| Unemployment Rate |
3.7% |
5.1% |
| (NHES - ELMI)EMPLOYMENT & WAGES |
| Annual Average Covered Employment |
2001 |
2011 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
| Average Employment |
138 |
20 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$622 |
$728 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
| Average Employment |
194 |
129 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$268 |
$462 |
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| Total Private Industry |
| Average Employment |
332 |
149 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$415 |
$497 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
| Average Employment |
73 |
76 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$456 |
$603 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
| Average Employment |
405 |
225 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$423 |
$532 |
| 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 Monadnock Regional (Fitzwilliam, Gilsum, Richmond, Roxbury, Sullivan, Swanzey, Troy) |
SAU 93 |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
Cheshire Center of Applied Science, Keene; Fall Mountain High School, Langdon |
Region: 13 |
| Educational Facilities |
Elementary |
Middle/Junior High |
High School |
Private/Parochial |
| Number of Schools |
1 |
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| Grade Levels |
K 1-6 |
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| Total Enrollment |
150 |
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| 2012 NH Licensed Child Care Facilities (Bureau of Child Care Licensing): |
Total Facilities: 1 |
Total Capacity: 25 |
| Nearest Community/Technical College: River Valley; Nashua |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities: Keene State; Franklin Pierce University; Antioch New England |
| LARGEST BUSINESSES |
PRODUCT/SERVICE |
EMPLOYEES |
ESTABLISHED |
| Surell Accessories |
Women's accessories |
15 |
1981 |
| Inn at East Hill Farm |
Resort, hotel |
70 |
1974 |
| Troy Auto Parts |
Vehicles, repair, sales |
8 |
1981 |
| Minute Mart |
Convenience store, gas station |
8 |
1988 |
| Dragon Palace |
Restaurant |
6 |
2004 |
| Monadnock Berries |
Blueberries, produce |
5 |
2000 |
| Baile McBreen's |
Gift shop |
2 |
2006 |
| Eva's on the Common |
Bakery & Café |
3 |
2008 |
| J & J Auto Body |
Automotive repair & service |
4 |
1994 |
| Mamadukes Diner |
Restaurant |
5 |
2006 |
| (Distance estimated from city/town hall)TRANSPORTATION |
| Road Access |
US Routes |
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State Routes |
12, 124 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-91 (VT), Exit 3 |
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Distance |
24 miles |
| Railroad |
No |
| Public Transportation |
Yes |
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| Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation |
| Dillant-Hopkins, Keene |
| Runway |
6,201 ft. asphalt |
| Lighted? |
Yes |
Navigational Aids? |
Yes |
| Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service |
| Manchester-Boston Regional |
Distance |
57 miles |
| Number of Passsenger Airlines Serving Airport |
4 |
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
| Manchester, NH |
51 miles |
| Portland, ME |
147 miles |
| Boston, MA |
76 miles |
| New York City, NY |
230 miles |
| Montreal, Quebec |
266 miles |
| (ACS 2007-2011)COMMUTING TO WORK |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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| Drove alone, car/truck/van |
81.6% |
| Carpooled, car/truck/van |
10.1% |
| Public transportation |
0.0% |
| Walked |
0.4% |
| Other Means |
0.0% |
| Worked at home |
8.0% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
24.9 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
(ACS 2007-2011) |
| Working in community of residence |
87.7% |
| Commuting to another NH community |
4.4% |
| Commuting out-of-state |
7.9% |
| 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): Mount Ascutney (VT) |
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Other: Gap Mountain; Historic Village |
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, 2013.
Community Response Received 11/08/11
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