The Monadnock Connection
July 29, 2024
Deepening roots and branching out By Sarah Pearson The conditions around Mount Monadnock support trees like spruce, birch and oak, and shrubs like mountain cranberry,
The Monadnock Region of New Hampshire is more than a place where you can spend time, or pleasantly pass the days of your life. This is a place where you can stretch your wings and soar. And a place where you can put down deep roots. We make it easy to connect—to your community, to your neighbors, to nature—and yes, to broadband internet across a growing part of the region. This is a place where you can truly thrive.
Deepening roots and branching out By Sarah Pearson The conditions around Mount Monadnock support trees like spruce, birch and oak, and shrubs like mountain cranberry,
Life in the Monadnock Region truly is the good life. Balanced. Connected.
A place where you can thrive.
Here you’ll find the vibrant city of Keene and a collection of smaller towns – each with its own distinct personality that inspires you to explore and enjoy more. Start planning today and see the life you can build for yourself and your family.
Home is where the heart is. But what if you also want a screened porch? Get help looking here.
Take a closer look at the dozens of communities that make up our Region, each with its own character.
Learn about the Monadnock Region’s many ways to keep young people engaged, healthy, and active.
Here’s to your health and wellbeing! The Monadnock Region has an array of medical care options to help you heal.
Getting expert care at home from local providers helps people across our region lead independent lives where they want to be.
Maintaining your mental and behavioral health is every bit as important as looking after your physical health, and our region has the resources to help.
When specialized care and support are needed for people with developmental differences, specialized services are available.
With no income tax in New Hampshire, when you live and work in the Monadnock Region, you take home more of your pay. See for yourself!
Hover over the states to see the comparison to New Hampshire’s income tax advantage and see how your money could go further.
That’s a range of $2850 to $3706 savings in taxes each year that you can save and put towards a small home improvement project, a special vacation, investing in your retirement, or so many other things.
*Calculations are estimates based on tax rates as of Jan. 2023 and data from the Tax Foundation.
From the Connecticut River east, the Monadnock Region is made up of dozens of towns, each with its own unique history and character.
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Whether wandering through eclectic downtown Peterborough, playing golf or skiing at Crotched Mountain in Francestown, or paddling on Nubanusit, Dublin Lake or Stone Pond, the Monadnock Region’s northeast towns offer charm, picturesque views and a wealth of activities for all ages.
Back roads, covered bridges, and beautiful Rhododendron State Park highlight the Monadnock Region’s southwest. Explore small towns like Swanzey, Fitzwilliam, Richmond and you’ll find plenty of sweet spots for hiking, hunting and fishing, swimming and boating, and more.
Centered on the thriving city of Keene (home of Keene State College), the Monadnock Region’s northwest also includes beautiful rural towns such as Walpole, Westmoreland, Chesterfield and its lakeside village of Spofford — within close proximity to the Vermont border and I-91. Plenty of shopping, dining, arts, and recreational opportunities.
Home to lovely lakeside Franklin Pierce University, as well as the Cathedral of the Pines, the Monadnock Region’s southeast includes quintessential small towns such as New Ipswich, Rindge, and Jaffrey. History, charm, lovely views, lakes and trails await!
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Ritu: By profession I am an educator, I teach 8th grade Science at the Keene Middle School. By passion I am a community builder. I tirelessly work towards building our community into a welcoming and inclusive place. I am a founder and President of regions first Keene India Association, Chair of Keene International Festival, Member of Keene Human Rights committee, Advisor at The daily Good and Trustee Member of The Keene Public Library.
For newcomers to the Monadnock region, I would suggest taking the time to explore the area’s natural beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities, including hiking trails, lakes, and parks. Engaging with the local community through events, farmers’ markets, and multicultural festivals such as Keene International festival can help newcomers connect with their new surroundings and meet fellow residents.
Jenni: I started working in MacDowell’s New York office in 2013 and moved to Peterborough in 2020. Even before the pandemic started, I’d been thinking about leaving the city and had enjoyed visiting Peterborough on work trips. Being able to keep my job and my connections to my coworkers made this major life transition feel much less intimidating.
MacDowell was founded in 1907 and has a rich history. Both new and long-tenured staff are committed to stewarding the organization and dedicated to MacDowell’s mission of serving artists. Having this shared purpose leads to a natural sense of community.
Julianna: We moved here from Virginia in 2017 after my husband landed his dream job at Bensonwood, the renowned timber framing company. From our very first visit, the Monadnock Region just felt like home. I love being able to hit up a hike and the beach in a day, then taking our family to the farm where we get our food, and then finding myself in dance class with my banker. Being able to engage in local government so easily has led me down a path that I never imagined in my career doing economic development and entrepreneurship support at the Hannah Grimes Center, an innovative nonprofit. Although I’ve been very geographically mobile my whole life, at this point, I can’t think of a reason to leave.
Adam: I am the co-founder and Board President of Keene Pride and I work at Brown Computer Solutions. I also co-own a queer entertainment company called Your’s Queerly, and am in the process of opening a venue in Downtown Keene. The community response to Keene Pride Week has been incredible! Thousands of people are coming to our events every year and they just keep growing. It shows how much this community is supportive of the LGBTQ+ community and how welcoming we are.
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