Berlinnhrealestateblog.com: New Hampshire: Berlin

Berlin NH: Boasting one of the lowest crime rates per ca pita in the state of NH Berlin has moved into a recession proof economy with the addition of state of the art correctional facilities offering great jobs and stability to the region and a location that is far removed from the city.

For more information on Berlin NH and the surrounding towns please contact Matt Martel from RE/MAX Northern Edge Realty (603) 723-0521 - Email matthewmartel@remax.net

Below are some photos of Berlin NH:

Matthew Martel of RE/MAX Northern Edge Realty (603) 723-0521. Relocation to the Berlin NH Area for the Federal Prison.

Berlin NH Geography
Region: Great North Woods
County: Coos
Distance from:
o Manchester, NH: 120 miles
o Boston, MA: 180 miles
o New York, NY: 395 miles
o Montreal, Quebec: 180 miles

Berlin NH is 26 minutes from Wildcat Mountain Ski Resort. There are several ski areas in close proximity!

A River runs through it. The Androscoggin River runs through Berlin and is home to great fishing, boating, kayaking & more.

Berlin NH is home to the Stte of NH's ATV Park which features 7,500 acres and 350 miles of trails! The ATV & Snowmachine Trails run through the city and connect to more trails via the Succes Trails.

Hunting in the forests that surround Berlin NH are bountiful with whitetail deer.

Hiking: How about the tallest mountain in the North West! Mount Washington! Not to mention Great Glen Trails and the miles upon miles of trails that are through out the area.

Shopping: Berlin has many shops on Main Street. Gorham NH just a short drive away and has  restaurants, shops, Wal-Mart & Peebles to name a few. Conway NH is a short 35 minute drive to many big chain stores, restaurants and shops.

I have lived in Berlin NH for over 35 years. Many of my friends and family live in Berlin NH. I love the area, the people and the way of life. If you would like more information on Berlin NH and the surrounding towns please don't hesitate to contact me. Thank you.

Matthew Martel - RE/MAX Northern Edge Realty - (603) 723-0521 - Email: matthewmartel@remax.net - www.matthewmartell.com

Berlin NH is a small city roughly 10,000 people. Gorham NH is to our south and Milan NH is to our north abut the city of Berlin. Berlin is home to the State of NH's ATV Park, State of NH Prison, Northern Forest Heritage Park, Androscoggin Valley Hospital, Berlin NH School System , The Androscoggin River runs through Berlin NH, The area is great for hunting big & small game, fishing, hiking, boating of all sorts, ATV riding, snowmobiling and many additional outdoor activities! Berlin has a proud tradition in Hockey and is home to the Notre Dame Arena. Milan NH population between 750-1500 is a small town north of Berlin. Gorham NH population between 3,000-4,000 is home to several shops and restaurants & Super Wal-Mart. The FCI will abut the State of NH's Prison and will be located on East Milan Road Berlin NH. If you have a question or concern about the area please don't hesitate to contact me. Matt Martel RE/MAX Northern Edge Realty(603) 723-0521.

Berlin NH Real Estate Report. As of 08/06/2010 there are 149 single family homes for sale.

36 Single family homes have sold since January 1st 2010.

6 single family homes are pending sale.

76 multi-family homes are currently on the market for sale.

18 multi-family homes have sold since January 1st 2010.

None are pending sale.

28 out of the 36 single family home sales in Berlin NH involved our team here at RE/MAX Northern Edge Realty.

14 out of the 18 multi-family home sales in Berlin NH involved our team here at RE/MAX Northern Edge Realty.

For more information on Berlin NH Real Estate contact RE/MAX Northern Edge Realty (603) 752-0003. Visit us online at TeamNER.com

FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION (FCI) BERLIN 

Project Overview

Under construction since 2008, FCI Berlin consists of a medium security, 1,100-bed prison and a 128-bed lower security prison "camp". It will be exclusively for male inmates. Typical sentence duration for inmates in similar FCI is in the range of 15-25 years. There is no parole in the Federal penal system. No UNICOR (Federal Prison Industries) facility is planned for Berlin. Because of the lack of opportunities for inmates to work, other than in the operation of the prison infrastructure, educational programs will probably be fairly extensive.

Once completed, FCI Berlin will be one of New Hampshire's largest federal facilities, and will employ approximately 300 people.

Current Status

All construction is expected to be completed during 2010, with final fit-up underway late in the year. The prison will be populated with inmates early in 2011. Bureau of Prisons staff from other facilities will be relocated beginning this summer; local recruitment for correctional officers is expected to commence in late spring. Federal Correctional officers must, at a minimum, be under age 37, have good credit, and be in good physical condition.

‎27 out of the 34 single family home sales in Berlin NH this year involved our team here at RE/MAX Northern Edge Realty!

‎13 out of the 16 Multi-Family Home sales in Berlin NH this year involved our team at RE/MAX Northern Edge Realty!

RE/MAX Northern Edge Realty (603) 752-0003. Visit us online at TeamNER.com

(Based on Berlin NH mls statistics obtained from the Northern New England Real Estate Network for the period 01/01/2010 through 01/12/2010)

Jericho ATV Festival will be held July 10-11, 2010 at Jericho Mountain State Park in Berlin, NH. It's a two-day jamboree complete with 50+ miles of trails, a poker run, demos of the latest ATVs, participation by local ATV clubs, plus giant inflatable games and other children's activities, family-affordable food and much, much more. Trails in the 7,500 acre Park provide endless loops through forest, over streams, and past Jericho Lake, with many scenic outlooks and mountaintop picnic pavilions. Park guests can also enjoy swimming, fishing, canoeing, kayaking or picnicking at Jericho Lake.

Admission is FREE - and any ATV or trail bike that will be used only at the event - that is, within Jericho Mountain State Park, the Cross-City Trail and the Success Trail - will not need a NH registration during the Festival. For more information Click Here!

Community leaders view federal prison in NH

By KATHY McCORMACK

BERLIN, N.H.

Hiring workers for a new federal prison under construction in Berlin should start next winter -- if funding comes through, federal officials said Wednesday.

The 1,700-inmate prison is expected to have a staff of 332, many of them corrections officers.

Tammi Sanderhoff, a U.S. Bureau of Prisons comptroller who oversees financial management for prisons in the Northeast, told a group of community leaders that 60 percent of the jobs would be filled locally; the rest would be brought in from other prisons.

Funding for the jobs is included as an item in President Barack Obama's federal budget request for fiscal year 2011, which starts in October, she said.

"We can't proceed without funding," Sanderhoff told the group meeting at White Mountains Community College. "Shortly after we get a budget, we'll get a warden."

Barring any large, unforeseen budget circumstances, the funding should come through, she said. "The Berlin beds are needed, and activation will continue," she said.

The timing of the funding and future job postings is important. Officials said filling out the online job applications is complex, and once the applications are submitted, they are good for only a year.

Mark Belanger, director of the New Hampshire Works job assistance office in Berlin, said community leaders helping to recruit potential job candidates are looking to set up job fairs across Coos County as the time for job postings gets closer. It's likely people may apply from elsewhere in New Hampshire, too, he said. "You'll see an influx," he said.

Construction of the complex itself is nearly done. Al Cypress, an architect for the Northeast prison region, said there is one wrinkle: A new sewer line under construction is not expected to be done until next June, and that may delay full activation of the prison.

Community leaders got their first look at the inside of the complex north of the city on Wednesday, which spans more than 600 acres and has views of the White Mountains. Cypress said some design features for the Berlin prison are different from others. For example, because of the cold climate, corridors were added so people could move from one part of the complex to the other without having to go outside. Also, while other prison roofs are flat, the Berlin one is angled, to help with snow buildup and drainage, he said.

Officials said the prison will have three gyms for the inmates, who won't be able to go outside during the bulk of the generally long, cold winters.

Right now, there's hardly any furniture inside the cream and tan wall complex. One room -- referred to as the "nerve center" -- has a multi-screen console installed where corrections officers can monitor all the prison cameras and alarms. Community members also saw the future inmate visitation area, which has a children's playroom and separate rooms for inmates to meet with their lawyers; one of three housing units, which will contain bunk beds in most cells; the commissary; and room for religious services.

The federal Bureau of Prisons says the prison will house medium and minimum security inmates; officials said many of them will be serving sentences for drug- and firearms-related crimes.

Residents in Berlin voted in 2002 in favor of a proposal to bring a federal prison to the city. Then-Mayor Robert Danderson first proposed the prison after paper and pulp mills in Berlin and nearby Gorham closed down, putting hundreds of people out of work.

Work started on the complex in 2007.

Will you or are you thinking of relocating to the FCI located in Berlin NH? If so, contact Matt Martel of RE/MAX Northern Edge Realty (603) 723-0521 or send me an email at matthewmartel@remax.net

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