Do you know something about Monadnock Region (Manchester, Nashua: homes, employment)

[american friend]

Hi everyone,

we´re moving from Germany to the US.

Perhaps our first place of residence might be the Monadnock Region. Is anyone here who knows somethind about MR, preferably Wilton or Keene.

Thank you

american friend

[thunder]

Hi,
just joined the forum.
Towns to consider in the area are

Wilton:
land probably the least expensive of the towns listed,
leaning towards artists, writers,
trying to revitalize,
about 45 minutes from Nashua and Manchester (larger cities in NH, malls, etc)
Manchester Airport good alternative to Boston's Logan airport (less traffic, easier parking, etc)

Peterborough:
- quaint New England town
- nice small business center
- about an hour from Manchester and Nashua, 45 min from Keene

Keene:
- nice small city with state college located at the start of main street
- very nice main street (featured in Jurasic Park movie where the animals stampeded)
- various shopping centers, no "large" mall.
- about 20 minutes to Vermont
- about 90 minutes to Manchester and Nashua

All towns between Wilton and Keene on Route 101 are rural with land and some with views of hills and of course Mount Monadnock.

Check out these web sites:
http://www.mainstreet.wilton.nh.us/ (Wilton Main Street site)
http://www.ci.wilton.nh.us/ (Wilton town)
http://www.cabinet.com/ (Milford/Wilton Weekly newspaper)

http://www.townofpeterborough.com/ (Town of Peterborough site)
http://www.mledger.com/index.shtml (broken link) (Peterborough/Monadnock region paper)
http://www.ci.keene.nh.us/ (City of Keene site)
http://www.sentinelsource.com/index.asp (Keene newspaper)

Good Luck!!

[american friend]

Hi Thunder,

thank you very much for your information.

american friend

[Glen NY]

If four seasons, beautiful landscapes, small towns with freindly people are what you want, you probably can't find a better place. I spent most of my summers in that region and occassionally still visit, it is beautiful, very quite and peaceful. Keen is a real pretty small city.

[BF66389]

Monadnock region is gorgeous. Not THAT far from Boston (I wouldn't commute it, but its not a bad drive to go visit the city) and not too far from Nashua/Manchester either.

[AmericanWoman1964]

Originally Posted by american friend

Hi everyone,

we´re moving from Germany to the US.

Perhaps our first place of residence might be the Monadnock Region. Is anyone here who knows somethind about MR, preferably Wilton or Keene.

Thank you

american friend

Dear american friend,

Living here at the base of Mount Monadnock ... is the best move I ever made. It has been an incredible place to raise my kids.

I work in Keene which hosts all the services I require. The average pay rate is generally very acceptable unless you want to commute to a larger city. Depending on your background, there are plenty of employment opportunities. Keene, as a city, is very generous and boasts many perks for its residents. It is a strategic location to Vermont and not too bad of a commute to Boston.

The housing prices are average but the taxes seem a little excessive. As a college town it hosts a great school system as well as specialty education resources.

The hospital is staffed and part of the state's premier teaching college/hospital - Dartmouth Hitchcock.

The recreation opportunities are unbeatable and I could not list all that is available.

Keene is an attractive city with wonderful old buildings and many victorian homes. Winter in Keene is a Currier and Ives portrait. Summer in Keene is a constant celebration. Fall Keene holds the internationally renouned annual pumpkin festival.

You can read more here: Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce - Keene, NH

Previously a native of Boston, I am a strong advocate of the Monadnock Region.

Mount Monadnock - live beautifully.

jaqui

[NH2NCMom]

AmericanWoman, I got a little bit of a chuckle, I think american friend probably has made their decision - as their original post was done in the year 2006 However, I'm sure your information is valuable for anyone thinking of the region for future living.

Originally Posted by AmericanWoman1964

Dear american friend,

Living here at the base of Mount Monadnock ... is the best move I ever made. It has been an incredible place to raise my kids.

I work in Keene which hosts all the services I require. The average pay rate is generally very acceptable unless you want to commute to a larger city. Depending on your background, there are plenty of employment opportunities. Keene, as a city, is very generous and boasts many perks for its residents. It is a strategic location to Vermont and not too bad of a commute to Boston.

The housing prices are average but the taxes seem a little excessive. As a college town it hosts a great school system as well as specialty education resources.

The hospital is staffed and part of the state's premier teaching college/hospital - Dartmouth Hitchcock.

The recreation opportunities are unbeatable and I could not list all that is available.

Keene is an attractive city with wonderful old buildings and many victorian homes. Winter in Keene is a Currier and Ives portrait. Summer in Keene is a constant celebration. Fall Keene holds the internationally renouned annual pumpkin festival.

You can read more here: Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce - Keene, NH

Previously a native of Boston, I am a strong advocate of the Monadnock Region.

Mount Monadnock - live beautifully.

jaqui

[AmericanWoman1964]

Originally Posted by NH2NCMom

AmericanWoman, I got a little bit of a chuckle, I think american friend probably has made their decision - as their original post was done in the year 2006 However, I'm sure your information is valuable for anyone thinking of the region for future living.

Now look here,

I am doing my best to get to everyone on here.....


ROFL

I really do have to get used to looking at the dates etc.

Thanks for pointing it out!

jaqui

[WannaComeHome]

lol, No worries, AW! besides even responding to old messages - you never know when someone new might be looking for info, and there it will be!

[NH2NCMom]

Originally Posted by AmericanWoman1964

Now look here,

I am doing my best to get to everyone on here.....


ROFL

I really do have to get used to looking at the dates etc.

Thanks for pointing it out!

jaqui

well you really weren't the one that dragged it out of the ruins of C-D I see someone else did yesterday and so that's why it was towards the top of "newer" postings, but I didn't want you to think the OP was being rude by not responding and does that mean you might resurrect some of my old posts too? wooohooo LOL, welcome to the forum jaqui