The Seacoast Area of New Hampshire
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
The Seacoast Area of New Hampshire encompasses the coastal towns of Portsmouth, Rye, New Castle, North Hampton, Hampton, and Hampton Falls, as well as the adjacent inland towns. Conveniently located midway between Boston, Massachusetts, to the south and Portland, Maine to the north, it is an area rich with history, spectacular scenery, and culture.
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Through the diligent efforts of local planning boards, the area retains its rural atmosphere, while boasting a thriving commercial base. The New Hampshire Seacoast is served by four airports: Logan Airport at Boston, MA (1 hour south); Manchester Airport, (40 minutes west); Portland, ME (1 hour north); and our newest airport at Pease, Portsmouth.
Major roadways include Route 95, Route 1, and Route 101, which has recently been upgraded to a four lane thoroughfare, rendering easier access to the inland towns of Epping, Kingston, Brentwood and Manchester. Routes 4 and 16 connect the area with the spectacular scenery of the New Hampshire White Mountains, known for its year-round outdoor activities (hiking, water sports, skiing). The White Mountains are perhaps best-known for the glorious array of foliage in the fall.
The Seacoast Area is noted for its excellent schools, and high academic standards in both public and private schools. It is home to the prestigious Phillips Exeter Academy, and to the University of New Hampshire in Durham, best known perhaps for its excellent Whittemore School of Business & Economics, and for the College of Life Sciences & Agriculture.
Culturally, Portsmouth boasts a host of theatres, some small and intimate, others capable of hosting spectacular shows; the campus of the University of New Hampshire has several theatres, and is renowned for its series of concerts; and if you feel a little more adventurous, Boston, with its variety of theatres and concert halls is only one hour away. Throughout the Seacoast Area, a host of restaurants abound, many of which serve the seafood for which the area is so well known, while others are famed for their international flavors.
Town Statistics 12/10/09
| Town | Tax rate/thousand | Form of Gov't | Schools | Utilities | Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle Inc 1623 Pop.1,010 (431-6710) |
$4.97 (99.4%) |
Town Meeting and Selectmen | Maude Treftethen Elem, Jr. High, High School - see Portsmouth | PSNH/NH; Verizon; Municipal water/sewer; Cable access | FT Police; Call fire Dpt. 1 church; Park; Tennis Courts; Boat slips |
| Newington Inc 1764 Pop.775 (436-7640) |
$8.91 (91.3%) | Town Meeting and Selectmen | Newington Elem; Jr. High; High school - see Portsmouth | PSNH; Northern Utilities (gas); Verizon; Cable access; Municipal water/sewer | FT Police; Fire Dpt; 2 churches; Park; Tennis Court |
| North Hampton Inc 1742 Pop.4,259 (964-6029) |
$14.48 (105%) Little Boars Head: $14.59 (100%) |
Town Meeting and Selectmen | N. Hampton Elem; High school - see Hampton | PSNH; Northern Utilities (gas); Verizon; Cable access; Hampton water | FT Police; Fire Dpt; 2 churches; Park; Tennis Courts; 3 Golf courses |
| Portsmouth Inc 1623 Pop.20,784 (431-2000) |
$17.09 (91.6%) |
City Council | 3 Elem Schools; Portsmouth Jr High; Portsmouth High School; 4 Private/parochial schools | PSNH; Northern Utilities (gas); Verizon; Cable access; Municipal water/sewer | FT Police; Fire Dpt; 31 churches; 21 Parkq; YMCA; Pool; Skating; Tennis Courts |
| Rye Inc 1726 Pop 5,182 (964-8562) |
Rye $9.82 (96.4%) Jenness Beach Rye Beach Rye Water |
Town Meeting and Selectmen | Rye Elem; Rye Jr High; High school - see Portsmouth | PSNH; Verizon; Cable access; Town water/sewer | FT Police; Fire Dpt; 2 churches; Park;Beaches; 2 Golf courses |
| Stratham Inc 1716 Pop 6,355 (772-4741) |
$18.06 (90.5%) |
Town Meeting and Selectmen | Stratham Elem; Middle School & High School (see Exeter) | PSNH; Verizon; Cable access; Private wells/sewer | FT Police; Call Fire Dpt; 2 churches; Park; Golf course |
| Hampton Inc 1639 Pop 14.937 (926-0406) |
Hampton Town $16.28 (99.3%) Hampton Precinct(Beach) |
Town Manager and Selectmen | Hampton School District Winnacunnet High School |
PSNH; Exeter & Hampton Electric; Verizon; Northern Utilities;Cable access; Hampton Water Works | FT Police; Fire Dpt; 5 churches; Park; Tennis; Town beach |
| Greenland Inc 1705 Pop 3,208 (431-7111) |
$13.50 (100%) |
Selectmen | Greenland Central School; High School - see Portsmouth |
PSNH; Exeter & Hampton Electric; Verizon; Northern Utilities; Cable access; Portsmouth Water ; Private septic | FT Police; Call Fire Dpt; 1 church; Park; Tennis; Town beach; 2 golf courses |
| Hampton Falls Inc 1865 Pop 1,880 (929-0828) |
$19.27 (93.4%) |
Town Meeting and Selectmen | Hampton Falls School District; Winnacunnett High School |
Exeter & Hampton Electric; Verizon; Cable access; Private wells/septic | FT Police; Call Fire Dpt; 2 churches; Park |
Subject to errors, omissions, change or withdrawal without notice.
