Relocating To The Upper Valley

The Upper Valley - 2 States, 1 Region

The Upper Valley is a geographical area in central New Hampshire and Vermont that gets its name from the Upper Connecticut River, which runs along both sides of the region. Although divided by the Connecticut River and state boundaries, the region considers itself one community, with residents utilizing services on both sides of the river. The area even has the first interstate school district in the country, the Dresden School District, servicing the towns of Norwich, VT and Hanover, NH.

Living here is special. The Upper Valley is home to quaint towns, a thriving arts and culture scene, excellent schools, high tech jobs and some of the best outdoor recreation anywhere. Thinking of relocating? Come and visit - you will want to stay.

Upper Valley Info And Links

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Relocating to the Upper Valley? Here are some useful links and information to help you.

Town Links

Town of Hanover, NH Town of Norwich, VT City of Lebanon, NH Town of Enfield NH Town of Lyme, NH Town of Canaan, NH Town of Plainfield, NH Town of Grantham NH Town of Hartford, VT

Get to know your community by subscribing to a Community Discussion List listserv. This service is provided free to communities in the Upper Valley by Vital Communities.

Education

The Upper Valley region is characterized by its highly educated population and commitment to learning. Schools and Colleges in the Upper Valley Region:

Dresden School District SAU 70/22 (Hanover, NH; Norwich, VT) Superintendent’s Office: (603) 643-6050

Lebanon School District SAU 32 (Lebanon, NH) Superintendent’s Office: (603) 448-1634

Lyme School District SAU 76 (Lyme, NH) Superintendent’s Office: (603) 795-2125

Mascoma Valley Regional School District, SAU 62 (Enfield, Canaan, Grafton, Dorchester & Orange, NH) Superintendent’s Office: (603) 632-5563

Hartford, VT School System Superintendent’s Office: (802) 295-8600

Rivendell Interstate School District (Orford, NH, Fairlee, Vershire, and West Fairlee, VT) Superintendent's Office: (603) 353-2170

Private Schools & Nursery Schools

Cardigan Mountain School (603) 523-4321

Estabrook Christian School (603) 298-8475

Kimball Union Academy (603) 469-2000

Mid-Vermont Christian School (802) 295-6700

Open Fields (802) 785-2077

Runnemede School (603) 675-2933

Crossroads Academy (603) 795-3111

Upper Valley Waldorf School (802) 296-2496

Montessori Children's School (603) 643-2828

Thetford Academy (802) 785-4805

Mascoma Co-operative Preschool (603) 632-5655

La Petite Crech (603) 643-5051

Norwich Nursery School (802) 649-1804

River Bend Career & Technical Center (802) 222-5212

Hanover Nursery School (603) 643-3315

Social Resources

LGBTQIA+ Resources

Upper Valley Queer Social - Facebook group with 242 members.

Upper Valley Queers Social is a social group in the NH/VT region of the Upper Valley, bringing a variety of social events to connect queers after a few years of isolation and disconnect. Events range from hiking, biking, wine/beer tasting, grabbing dinner, bowling, seasonal activities, outdoors activities, and more!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/5491459600912292/
Rural Outright - Located in Claremont, NH, Rural Outright engages activists, students, businesses, and partner organizations to support and advocate for rural LGBTQIA+ people and their allies. https://www.tlcfamilyrc.org/rural-outright-overview.html
Outright Vermont - LGBT and family support groups through out the state of Vermont. www.outrightvt.org
Pride Center - Pride Center of Vermont (PCVT) is the region’s most comprehensive community center dedicated to advancing community and the health and safety of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) Vermonters. https://www.pridecentervt.org/lgbtq-resources/
Out In The Open - Out in the Open connects rural LGBTQ people to build community, visibility, knowledge and power. https://www.weareoutintheopen.org
PFLAG New Hampshire - Support & education for the parents and friends of LGBTQ+ individuals. www.pflagnh.org
Trans Lifeline - Support hotline for trans, non-binary, and gender expansive individuals. 877-565-8860 www.translifeline.org
The Trevor Project - 24-hour suicide prevention for those 25 and younger. 888-488-7386 www.thetrevorproject.org
LGBT National Help Center
www.LGBThotline.org
LGBT National Hotline: 888-843-4564
LGBT National Coming Out Support Hotline: 888-688-5428
LGBT National Youth Talkline: 800-246-7743
LGBT National Senior Hotline: 888-234-7243
One-to-one online chat: www.LGBThotline.org/chat
Planned Parenthood - HIV testing and gender affirming care. www.plannedparenthood.org
Transgender Health Care - Dartmouth Hitchcock Transgender Health Program
Monthly LGBTQBTQA2S+ Health Clinic - Good Neighbor Health Clinic