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The town of Hooksett, New Hampshire is located between Manchester, New Hampshire and Concord, New Hampshire. It is a suburb located on the Merrimack River. It is a quiet town with many civic organizations.
Thirty percent of the population of Hooksett is located within a central area, called Hooksett Village. The town hall and numerous small businesses reside here, although a short distance away you can find larger areas of development, specifically in the retail sector.
Education
Hooksett maintains three public schools which serve grades K through 8. It shares a highschools with neighboring communities. A number of nearby private schools such as Mont Blanc Academy are available as well.
There is also a strong community surrounding the town's library, which holds numerous events, classes and workshops.
Property Taxes
As of 2010 the tax rate for residential property is $21.16 per $1,000 of assessed value. $5.89 is forwarded to municipal services, $10.30 to the town's public schools, $2.33 toward state schools and $2.64 to the county of Merrimack. A home assessed at $300,000 would be taxed $6,348 annually.
Attractions Near Hooksett
Southern New Hampshire has a lot of interesting and historical attractions located a short drive from Hooksett.
- Cinemagic Hooksett: A new IMAX movie theater in the neighborhood Cinemagic offers patrons traditional movies, IMAX and 3D showings of new releases.
- Currier Museum of Art: Including works by Picasso, Monet, O'Keefe and Wyeth the Currier Museum of Art is located nearby in Manchester. The gallery has exhibitions and tours throughout the year.
- Charmingfare Farm: Located nearby in Candia Charmingfare Farm offers horseback rides, a pumpkin festival and Easter egg hunts.