Town of Bridgewater Terance Murphy 297 Mayhew Turnpike Bridgewater, NH 03222
Telephone:
(603)744-5055
Fax:
(603) 744-5971
E-mail:
not available
Web Site:
not available
City/Town Office Hours:
Tuesday, 1 pm - 4 pm, and Thursday, 9 am - 12 noon, and as needed
County:
Grafton
Labor Market Area:
Plymouth
Planning Commission:
Lakes Region
Tourism Region:
Lakes
Demographics, 2000 Census:From 1990 to 2000, Bridgewater’s population grew by 22.4 percent to 974, a numeric increase of 178. It is one of 55 New Hampshire communities with population under 1,000. The median age is 45.4, with 19.7 percent of the population under the age of 18 and 19.3 percent age 65 and older. The total number of households is 414, with an average size of 2.4 persons. Of those, 290 are family households, with an average size of 2.8 persons. As of April 1, 2000, there were 848 total housing units.
Population density, 2002:46.6 persons per square mile of land area. Bridgewater contains 21.5 square miles of land area and 0.2 square miles of inland water area.
Origin:Bridgewater received its charter in 1788, when it was part of the town of New Chester. New Chester was separated into Bridgewater, Hill, Bristol, Danbury, and Wilmot. Early settlers of the area were from Bridgewater, Massachusetts, thus giving the town its name. The town line follows the eastern shore of Newfound Lake.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
City/Town Office Hours:
T 1 pm-4 pm, Th 9 am-12 noon & as needed
Type of Government
Selectmen
Annual Budget (2001)
$350,000
Planning Board
Appointed
Industrial Plans Reviewed By
Planning Board
Zoning Ordinance
1983/01
Master Plan
2001
Capitol Improvement Plan
Yes
Public Library
River Road Library - Bridgewater
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Police Department
Full-time
Fire Department
Part-time
Town Fire Insurance Rating
9/10
Emergency Medical Service
Volunteer - Bristol
Nearest Hospital(s):
Speare Memorial, Plymouth
Distance:14 miles
Staffed Beds:28
PROPERTY TAXES
2002 Total Tax Rate
$10.32
2002 Equalization Ratio
90.1
2002 Full Value Tax Rate
$9.69
2002 Property Valuation:
Residential
82.6%
Commercial
2.5%
Other
14.9%
UTILITIES
Electric Supplier
PSNH; NH Electric Coop.
Natural Gas Supplier
None
Water Supplier
Private wells
Sanitation
Private septic
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant
No
Curbside Trash Pickup
No
Mandatory Recycling Program
Yes
Telephone Company
Verizon
Cellular Telephone Access
Yes
Cable Television Access
Yes
High Speed Cable Internet Service
Business Cable Internet Service
unknown
Residential Cable Internet Service
unknown
HOUSING
2001 Total Housing Units
879
2001 Single-Family Units
762
Building Permits Issued
5
2001 Multi-Family Units
23
Building Permits Issued
0
2001 Manufactured Housing Units
94
2000 Census Housing Costs
Median Value, Owner-Occupied Housing
$134,700
Median Gross Rent (monthly)
$625
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population
Community
County
2001
1,001
82,589
2000
974
82,589
1990
796
74,929
1980
606
74,929
1970
398
54,914
2000 Census Demographics
Population by Gender
Male
479
Female
495
Population by Age Group
Under age 5
33
Age 5 to 19
175
Age 20 to 34
130
Age 35 to 54
317
Age 55 to 64
131
Age 65 and over
188
Median Age
45.4
Total Households
414
Ave. Size
2.4 persons
Total Families
290
Ave. Size
2.8 persons
Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
92.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.8%
ANNUAL INCOME, 1999
Per capita income
$28,600
Median 4-person family income
$54,722
Median household income
$50,662
Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male
$33,250
Female
$26,250
Families below the poverty level
6.1%
TRANSPORTATION
Road Access
Federal Routes
State Routes
3A
Nearest Interstate, Exit
I-93, Exit 23
Distance
15 miles
Railroad
No
Public Transportation
No
Nearest Airport
Laconia
Runway
5,286 feet
Lighted?
Yes
Navigational Aids?
Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport
Lebanon
Distance
46 miles
DISTANCE TO
Manchester, NH
58 miles
Portland, ME
136 miles
Boston, MA
108 miles
New York City, NY
305 miles
Montreal, Quebec
224 miles
EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES
Primary & Secondary
Elementary
Middle/Junior High
High School
Private/Parochial
Number of Schools
1
Grade Levels
P-5
Total Enrollment
177
If no schools, district students attend:Newfound Regional
Distance:7 miles
Regional Career Technology Center(s):Plymouth Regional High School
Region:05
NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2003:
Total Facilities:0
Total Capacity:0
Nearest Community/Technical College:Laconia
Nearest Colleges or Universities:Plymouth State; College for Lifelong Learning-Laconia
LARGEST EMPLOYERS
PRODUCT/SERVICE
EMPLOYEES
ESTABLISHED
Bridgewater Steam Power
Utility
12
1988
LABOR FORCE
Annual Average
1992
2002
Civilian Labor Force
402
408
Employed
397
393
Unemployed
5
15
Unemployment Rate
1.2%
3.7%
COMMUTING TO WORK
(US Census)
Workers 16 years and over
Drove alone, car/truck/van
86.5%
Carpooled, car/truck/van
8.6%
Public transportation
0.4%
Walked
1.2%
Other Means
0.2%
Worked at home
3.0%
Mean Travel Time to Work
31 minutes
EMPLOYMENT & WAGES
2001
2002
Goods Producing
Average Employment
8
15
Average Weekly Wage
$563
$508
Service Providing
Average Employment
30
47
Average Weekly Wage
$243
$691
Total Private Industry
Average Employment
37
62
Average Weekly Wage
$308
$647
Government
Average Employment
14
15
Average Weekly Wage
$239
$248
Total, Private plus Government
Average Employment
52
76
Average Weekly Wage
$289
$570
n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
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
X
Tourists Attractions
X
Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H)
X
Youth Sports: Baseball
X
Youth Sports: Soccer
Youth Sports: Football
X
Youth Sports: Basketball
Youth Sports: Hockey
X
Campgrounds
X
Fishing/Hunting
X
Boating/Marinas
X
Snowmobile Trails
X
Bicycle Trails
X
Cross Country Skiing
Nearest Ski Area(s): Tenney Mountain
Other:
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