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Community Contact |
Town of New Boston
Shannon Silver, Planning Coordinator
7 Meetinghouse Hill Road, PO Box 250
New Boston, NH
03070
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| Telephone |
(603) 487-2500 x142 |
| Fax |
(603) 487-2975 |
| E-mail |
s.silver@newbostonnh.gov |
| Web Site |
www.newbostonnh.gov
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Selectmen, Town Administrator: Monday to Friday, 9-4; Town Clerk: Monday and Tuesday, 9-4, Wednesday, 12-7; Tax Collector: Monday and Wednesday, 9-4; Planning: Monday to Friday, 9-4; Building Department: Tuesday to Thursday, 9-4
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| County |
Hillsborough |
| Labor Market Area |
Manchester, NH Metropolitan NECTA |
| Tourism Region |
Merrimack Valley |
| Planning Commission |
Southern NH |
| Regional Development |
Capital Regional Development Council
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| Election Districts |
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| US Congress |
District District 2 |
| Executive Council |
District District 5 |
| State Senate |
District District 9 |
| State Representative |
Hillsborough County District 42 |
| Incorporated: 1763 |
| Origin: This territory was first granted in 1736 by Governor Jonathan Belcher of Massachusetts to John Simpson and others who were soldiers, or their heirs, engaged in the 1690 Canada Expedition. For a time, the town was known as Lanestown or Piscataquog Township. In 1748, the Masonian Proprietors confirmed the grant. Not all the grantees took claim, and in 1751 the territory was granted to Job Lewis and others. In 1763, Governor Benning Wentworth formally adopted the long-used name of New Boston. |
| Villages and Place Names: Klondike Corner
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| Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 1,202 residents in 1790 |
| Population Trends: Population change for New Boston totaled 4,725 over 50 years, from 1,390 in 1970 to 6,115 in 2020. The largest decennial percent change was a 66 percent increase from 1980 to 1990. The town's population increased by 15 percent from 2010 to 2020. The 2021 Census estimate for New Boston was 6,167 residents, which ranked 57th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. |
| Population Density and Land Area, 2021 (US Census Bureau): 143.5 persons per square mile of land area. New Boston contains 42.9 square miles of land area and 0.2 square miles of inland water area. |
| Municipal Services |
| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2021 |
$5,092,228 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2021-2022 |
$17,418,529 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1977/22 |
| Master Plan |
2018 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions | |
| Elected: | Selectmen; Town Clerk; Cemetary; Library |
| Appointed: | Planning; Zoning; Conservation; Energy; Recreation; Road |
| Public Library |
Whipple Free |
| Emergency Services |
| Police Department |
Full & part-time |
| Fire Department |
Volunteer |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Volunteer |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Elliot Hospital, Manchester |
17 miles |
296 |
| Catholic Medical Center, Manchester |
14 miles |
262 |
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| Utilities |
| Electric Supplier |
Eversource Energy |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
None |
| Water Supplier |
Private wells |
| Sanitation |
Private septic |
| Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant |
No |
| Solid Waste Disposal |
| Curbside Trash Pickup | Private |
| Pay-As-You-Throw Program | No |
| Recycling Program | Mandatory |
| Telephone Company |
Consolidated Communications |
| 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 Administration) Property Taxes |
| 2021 Total Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$18.50 |
| 2021 Equalization Ratio |
96.2 |
| 2021 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$17.70 |
| 2021 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type |
| Residential Land and Buildings | 94.2% |
| Commercial Land and Buildings | 4.0% |
| Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other | 1.8% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Housing |
| Total Housing Units |
2,053 |
| Single-Family Units, Detached or Attached |
1,681 |
| Units in Multiple-Family Structures: |
|
| Two to Four Units in Structure |
204 |
| Five or More Units in Structure |
60 |
| Mobile Homes and Other Housing Units |
108 |
(US Census Bureau) Population
(Decennial/ACS 2017-2021) |
| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2021 |
6,040 |
420,504 |
| 2020 |
6,108 |
422,937 |
| 2010 |
5,321 |
400,721 |
| 2000 |
4,190 |
382,384 |
| 1990 |
3,198 |
336,549 |
| 1980 |
1,928 |
276,608 |
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| Demographics, American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 |
| Population by Gender |
| Male: 2,887 |
|
Female: 3,153 |
| Population by Age Group |
| Under age 5 |
|
279 |
| Age 5 to 19 |
|
1,348 |
| Age 20 to 34 |
|
809 |
| Age 35 to 54 |
|
2,030 |
| Age 55 to 64 |
|
873 |
| Age 65 and over |
|
701 |
| Median Age |
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40.9 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
|
4,141 |
| High school graduate or higher |
|
94.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
|
44.9% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Income, Inflation Adjusted $ |
| Per capita income |
$51,630 |
| Median family income |
$142,514 |
| Median household income |
$125,119 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers, 16 years ad over |
| Male |
$90,278 |
| Female |
$63,182 |
| Individuals below the poverty level |
4.2% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Labor Force |
| Annual Average |
2011 |
2021 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
3,391 |
3,820 |
| Employed |
3,256 |
3,733 |
| Unemployed |
135 |
87 |
| Unemployment Rate |
4.0% |
2.3% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Employment & Wages |
| Annual Average Covered Employment |
2011 |
2021 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
| Average Employment |
100 |
155 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$742 |
$1,138 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
| Average Employment |
362 |
523 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$736 |
$1,020 |
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| Total Private Industry |
| Average Employment |
462 |
679 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$737 |
$1,047 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
| Average Employment |
188 |
161 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$811 |
$786 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
| Average Employment |
650 |
840 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$758 |
$997 |
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| (NH Dept. of Education) Education and Child Care |
| Schools students attend: |
New Boston operates grades K-6; grades 7-12 are tuitioned to Goffstown |
SAU 19 |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
Concord Regional Technical Center; Manchester School of Technology |
| Educational Facilities (includes Charter Schools) |
Elementary |
Middle/Junior High |
High School |
Private/Parochial |
| Number of Schools |
1 |
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| Grade Levels |
P K R 1-6 |
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| Total Enrollment |
508 |
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| 2021 NH Licensed Child Care Facilities (Bureau of Child Care Licensing): |
Total Facilities: 3 |
Total Capacity: 196 |
| Nearest Community/Technical College: Manchester |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities: St. Anselm; Southern NH University; UNH-Manchester; MCPHS; Franklin Pierce-Manchester |
| Largest Businesses |
Product/Service |
Employees |
Established |
| Molly's Restaurant/Gravity Tavern |
Restaurant & pub |
20 |
1979 |
| Strong Beginnings Learning Center |
Day care services |
12 |
1988 |
| Daniel's Garage |
Propane, oil, drilling, blasting |
12 |
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| Mr. Gee's Tire Corp. |
Tires |
10 |
1976 |
| Dodge's General Store |
Convenience store |
8 |
1872 |
| Dodge Farms |
Agriculture |
6 |
1918 |
| Friendly Beaver Campground |
Campground |
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| The Chef |
Restaurant |
10 |
2020 |
| New Boston Dental |
Dental services |
10-15 |
1990 |
| New Boston Pizza |
Restaurant |
5 |
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Employer Information Supplied by Municipality
| (Distance estimated from city/town hall) Transportation |
| Road Access |
US Routes |
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State Routes |
13, 77, 136 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-293, Exit 4 |
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Distance |
14 miles |
| Railroad |
No |
| Public Transportation |
No |
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| Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation |
| Hawthorne-Feather, Antrim | Runway | 3,260 ft. asphalt |
| Lighted? |
Yes |
Navigational Aids? |
No |
| Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service |
| Manchester-Boston Regional |
Distance |
17 miles |
| Number of Passenger Airlines Serving Airport |
4 |
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
| Manchester, NH |
15 miles |
| Portland, ME |
112 miles |
| Boston, MA |
65 miles |
| New York City, NY |
236 miles |
| Montreal, Quebec |
252 miles |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Commuting to Work |
| Workers 16 years and over |
3,352 |
| Drove alone, car/truck/van |
76.8% |
| Carpooled, car/truck/van |
7.6% |
| Public transportation |
0.0% |
| Walked |
0.7% |
| Other Means |
0.4% |
| Worked at home |
14.5% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
39.3 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
(ACS 2017-2021) |
| Working in community of residence |
23.1% |
| Commuting to another NH community |
74.3% |
| Commuting out-of-state |
2.6% |
| Recreation, Attractions, and Events |
| Municipal Parks |
| YMCA/YWCA |
| Boys Club/Girls Club |
| Golf Courses |
| Swimming: Indoor Facility |
| Swimming: Outdoor Facility |
| Tennis Courts: Indoor Facility |
| Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility |
| Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility |
| Bowling Facilities |
| Museums |
| Cinemas |
| Performing Arts Facilities |
| Tourist 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): Pat's Peak, Crotched Mountain |
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Other: Hillsborough County Agricultural Fair; Deland Forest Sanctuary; Fourth of July Parade |
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, April 2023. Community Response Received 5/16/22
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