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Plainfield New Hampshire
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| Plainfield, NH |
| Community Contact |
Plainfield Board of Selectmen Steve Halleran, Town Administrator PO Box 380 Meriden, NH
03770
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| Telephone |
(603) 469-3201 |
| Fax |
(603) 469-3642 |
| E-mail |
plainfield.ta@plainfieldnh.org |
| Web Site |
www.plainfieldnh.org
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Monday through Friday, 8 am - 4 pm
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| County |
Sullivan |
| Labor Market Area |
Lebanon NH-VT Micro-NECTA, NH Portion |
| Tourism Region |
Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee |
| Planning Commission |
Upper Valley/Lake Sunapee |
| Regional Development |
Western Region Development Corp.
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| Election Districts |
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US Congress |
District 2 |
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Executive Council |
District
1 |
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State Senate |
District 5 |
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State Representative |
Sullivan County District 1 |
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Incorporated: 1761
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Origin: Settled by a group from Plainfield, Connecticut, Plainfield is one of the towns granted by Governor Benning Wentworth in 1761 at the beginning of the reign of King George III. A part of Plainfield known as Meriden Parish, named for the farm of Massachusetts Governor Jonathan Belcher, became the site of Kimball Union Academy, built in 1813.
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Population, Year of the First Census Taken:
1,024 residents in 1790
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Population Trends:
Population growth rates in Plainfield were the lowest at each end of the fifty year period, with a six percent increase between 1950-1960 and a nine percent increase between 1990-2000; growth peaked between 1970-1980 with a 32 percent increase. Over fifty years, Plainfield's population increased by a total of 1,230 residents, going from 1,011 in 1950 to 2,241 residents in 2000. The 2004 Census estimate for Plainfield was 2,427 residents, which ranked 118th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.
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Population Density, 2004:
46.5 persons per square mile of land area. Plainfield contains 52.2 square miles of land area and 0.8 square miles of inland water area.
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Villages and Place Names:
East Plainfield, Hell Hollow, Meriden, Mill Village, Coryville, Plainfield Village
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| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2005 |
$1,495,697 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2005 |
$4,770,195 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1959/05 |
| Master Plan |
1997 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions |
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Elected:
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Board of Selectmen; Library Trustees
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Appointed:
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Planning Board; Zoning Board; Conservation Commission
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| Public Library |
Meriden; Philip Read Memorial |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Volunteer |
| Town Fire Insurance Rating |
5/9 |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Volunteer |
| Nearest Hospital(s): |
| Dartmouth-Hitchcock or Alice Peck Day, Lebanon |
| Distance: 10 miles |
Staffed Beds: 336; 22 |
| Electric Supplier |
PSNH, Granite State; NH Electric Coop. |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
None |
| Water Supplier |
Plainfield/Meriden Village District |
| Sanitation |
Private septic |
| 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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Yes |
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Recycling Program
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Voluntary |
| Telephone Company |
Verizon |
| Cellular Telephone Access |
Yes |
| Cable Television Access |
Yes |
| Public Access Television Station |
No |
| High Speed Cable Internet Service: |
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Business
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Partial |
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Residential
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Partial |
| 2004 Total Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$22.00 |
| 2004 Equalization Ratio |
84.7 |
| 2004 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) |
$18.32 |
| 2004 Percent of Property Valuation by Type |
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Residential Land and Buildings
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93.2% |
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Commercial Land and Buildings
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3.0% |
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Other Property including Utilities
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3.8% |
| 2003 Total Housing Units |
939 |
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| 2003 Single-Family Units |
786 |
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Building Permits Issued
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15 |
| 2003 Multi-Family Units |
75 |
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Building Permits Issued
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0 |
| 2003 Manufactured Housing Units |
78 |
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| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2004 |
2,427 |
42,469 |
| 2000 |
2,254 |
40,560 |
| 1990 |
2,059 |
38,652 |
| 1980 |
1,749 |
36,063 |
| 1970 |
1,323 |
30,949 |
| Census 2000 Demographics |
| Population by Gender |
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Male
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1,136
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Female
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1,105 |
| Population by Age Group |
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Under age 5
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137 |
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Age 5 to 19
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471 |
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Age 20 to 34
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309 |
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Age 35 to 54
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870 |
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Age 55 to 64
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226 |
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Age 65 and over
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228 |
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Median Age
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40 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
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High school graduate or higher
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91.1% |
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Bachelor's degree or higher
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38.2% |
| Per capita income |
$26,062 |
| Median 4-person family income |
$61,205 |
| Median household income |
$57,083 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
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Male
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$36,968 |
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Female
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$29,491 |
| Families below the poverty level |
1.8% |
| Annual Average |
1994 |
2004 |
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Civilian Labor Force
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1,222 |
1,546 |
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Employed
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1,208 |
1,514 |
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Unemployed
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14 |
32 |
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Unemployment Rate
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1.1% |
2.1% |
| Goods Producing Industries |
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Average Employment
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33 |
75 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$276 |
$407 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
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Average Employment
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260 |
332 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$331 |
$561 |
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| Total Private Industry |
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Average Employment
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293 |
407 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$324 |
$533 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
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Average Employment
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108 |
34 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$266 |
$314 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
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Average Employment
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401 |
441 |
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Average Weekly Wage
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$309 |
$516 |
| n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards |
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| Schools students attend: |
Plainfield operates grades K-8; grades 9-12 are tuitioned to Lebanon |
District: SAU
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| Career Technology Center(s): |
Hartford Career and Technical Center, White River Junction VT |
Region: 07 | |
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| Educational Facilities |
Elementary
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Middle/Junior High
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High School
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Private/Parochial
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Number of Schools |
1
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1
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Grade Levels |
K 1-8
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9-12
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Total Enrollment |
304
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n/a
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| NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2004: |
Total Facilities: 4 |
Total Capacity: 36 | |
| Nearest Community/Technical
College:
Claremont |
| Nearest Colleges or
Universities: Dartmouth; Lebanon; Colby-Sawyer | |
| Kimball Union Academy |
Private school |
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| North Country Door |
Cabinet, door manufacturing |
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| Town Line Equipment |
Heavy equipment dealer |
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| McNamara Dairy |
Glass bottle milk |
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| Taylor Farm |
Maple products |
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| Garfield's Smoke House |
Smoked Ham & Cheese |
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| Edgewater Farms |
Farmstand, Greenhouses, and PYO strawberries |
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| Riverview Orchards |
PYO apples & berries |
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| Road Access |
Federal Routes |
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State Routes |
12A, 120 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
I-89, Exit 10 |
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Distance |
11 miles |
| Railroad |
No |
| Public Transportation |
No |
| Nearest Airport |
Lebanon |
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Runway |
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5,496 feet |
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Lighted? |
Yes
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Navigational Aids? |
Yes |
| Nearest Commercial Airport |
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Lebanon
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Distance |
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13 miles
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
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Manchester, NH |
82 miles |
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Portland, ME |
174 miles |
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Boston, MA |
132 miles |
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New York City, NY |
255 miles |
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Montreal, Quebec |
192 miles |
| Workers 16 years and over |
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Drove alone, car/truck/van |
78.3% |
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Carpooled, car/truck/van |
10.8% |
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Public transportation |
0.3% |
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Walked |
3.0% |
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Other Means |
1.2% |
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Worked at home |
6.3% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
22.5 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
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Working in community of residence |
20% |
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Commuting to another NH community |
68% |
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Commuting out-of-state |
12% | |
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Municipal Parks |
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YMCA/YWCA |
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Boys Club/Girls Club |
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Golf Courses |
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Swimming: Indoor Facility |
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Swimming: Outdoor Facility |
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Tennis Courts: Indoor Faclity |
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Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility |
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Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility |
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Bowling Facilities |
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Museums |
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Cinemas |
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Performing Arts Facilities |
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Tourists Attractions |
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X
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Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H) |
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X
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Youth Sports: Baseball |
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X
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Youth Sports: Soccer |
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Youth Sports: Football |
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X
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Youth Sports: Basketball |
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Youth Sports: Hockey |
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Campgrounds |
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X
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Fishing/Hunting |
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Boating/Marinas |
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X
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Snowmobile Trails |
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X
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Bicycle Trails |
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X
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Cross Country Skiing |
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Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area |
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Nearest Ski Area(s): Sunapee; Mount Ascutney, VT |
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Other:
Meriden covered bridge; Annual 4th of July parade | |
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Copyright 2005 Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights Reserved. Updated 07/22/05
All information regarding the communities is from sources
deemed reliable and is submitted subject to errors, omissions,
modifications, and withdrawals without notice. No warranty or
representation is made as to the accuracy of the information contained
herein. Specific questions regarding individual cities and towns should be
directed to the community contact.
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| There are 9 New Listings for Homes | Condos | Multi Family | Land for sale in Plainfield .
| | Plainfield NH Home |
$379,900 |
New Hampshire Real Estate For Sale |
Beds: 4 Baths 3 |
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ON FORMER ESTATE OF ARTIST AND ILLUSTRATOR MAXFIELD PARRISH WHOSE WORKS ARE DISPLAYED IN MUSEUMS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. THIS HOME WAS ORIGINALLY THE GALLERY FOR HIS WORKS. NOW A BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS HOME WITH 2 FIREPLACES AND LARGE MASTER SUITE WITH POSSIBLE STUDY OR OFFICE. A MUST SEE! PLEASE CALL FOR APPOINTMENT AS CANNOT BE SEEN FROM ROAD. |
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| Plainfield NH Home |
$285,000 |
New Hampshire Real Estate For Sale |
Beds: 3 Baths 3 |
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THIS BEAUTIFUL LOG HOME, HAS GREAT ROOM DIMENSIONS, AND HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED. ENJOY PRIVACY ON 4.5 ACRES WHILE BEING ACCESSIBLE TO SHOPPING, DHMC AND THE INTERSTATES. FIRST FLOOR LAUNDRY, MASTER BR W/ MASTER BATH,SCREENED PORCH OVERLOOKING A PRIVATE BACKYARD. 2 CAR GARAGE IS HEATED AND HAS A LIFT. NICE MUDROOM CONNECTS IT ALL. |
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| Plainfield NH Home |
$195,000 |
New Hampshire Real Estate For Sale |
Beds: 3 Baths 2 |
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VERY NICE 3 BDR. LOG HOME ON LEVEL LOT IN PLAINFIELD. FIRE PLACE AND WOOD STOVE HOOK UP, FINISHED FAMILY ROOM IN BASEMENT WITH BAR. 2 CAR GARAGE, OFF OF QUIET COUNTRY RD. WITHIN MINUTES TO THE UPPER VALLEY. $10,000 INDOOR OUTDOOR SUROUND SOUND SYSTEM! |
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| Plainfield NH Home |
$154,000 |
New Hampshire Real Estate For Sale |
Beds: 4 Baths 2 |
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CURRENTLY A TWO FAMILY, ONE BEDROOM APPARTMENT UP, THREE BEDROOM APPARTMENT DOWN. HOME NEEDS TLC. |
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| Plainfield NH Home |
$110,000 |
New Hampshire Real Estate For Sale |
Beds: 2 Baths 1 |
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OLDER HOME NEEDING SOME UPDATING, SITUATED ON 5.9 ACRES. AT THIS PRICE IT'S WORTH A LOOK. |
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| Plainfield NH Land |
$185,000 |
New Hampshire Real Estate For Sale |
Acres 2.65 |
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DELIGHTFUL HILLSIDE PROPERTY ALL READY FOR YOUR NEW HOME. WALK TO CHURCH, LIBRARY,STORE, GAS AND THE MANY ACTIVITIES AT KUA. LOVELY VIEWS TO THE SOUTH AND MERIDEN VILLAGE. |
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| Plainfield NH Land |
$175,000 |
New Hampshire Real Estate For Sale |
Acres 2.27 |
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FANTASTIC VIEW OF MERIDEN VILLAGE AND MT ASCUTNEY
LOVELY HILLSIDE SETTING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE VILLAGE FOR CONVENIENCE AND BEAUTY |
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| Plainfield NH Land |
$165,000 |
New Hampshire Real Estate For Sale |
Acres 11.59 |
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SUPERB INTOWN LARGE LOT ON THE TOP OF THE HILL
ENJOY THE CONVENIENCE AND DELIGHT IN THE PRIVACY!!! FLAT LOT WITH MATURE HARDWOODS. WALK TO SCHOOL,LIBRARY, CHURCH & STORE. |
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| Plainfield NH Land |
$135,000 |
New Hampshire Real Estate For Sale |
Acres 2.37 |
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