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Bethlehem also provides its residents a safe, small-town community environment. There are ample opportunites to meet neighbors and friends in a variety of settings -- organization and club meetings, school functions, outdoor concerts, nature presentations, and town meetings to name a few.
Opportunities also abound for volunteers who want to get involved and "give back" to the community, from forest preservation to community events to assisting the Junior Golf program.
| Facts & Figures |
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| Population |
Approximately 2200 |
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Did you know??
In terms of land area, Bethlehem is the second largest municipality in New Hampshire (with a population of only around 2200 people). |
| Area |
90.8 sq. miles |
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| Elevation |
1380 ft. (Bethlehem Village)
4769 ft. (North Twin Mt.) |
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| County |
Grafton |
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| Zip Code |
03574 |
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| Town Resources |
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Did you know??
More than half the Town of Bethlehem lies within the 780,000 acre White Mountains National Forest.
Each year, more people visit the White Mountains National Forest than visit Yellowstone and Yosemite National Parks combined. |
Recreation
facilities |
Playground
Basketball Courts
Tennis Courts
Outdoor Skating Rink
Skateboard Area
Picnic Area
Gazebo
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| Public Library |
Bethlehem Public Library - (Hrs. below)
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| Town Offices and Services |
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Did you know??
Bethlehem is home to the longest continually running movie theater in the United States! The historic Colonial Theater shows movies nightly through the summer. |
| Police Department |
603-869-5811 or 911 |
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| Fire Department |
603-869-3342or 911 |
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| Bethlehem Rescue |
603-869-2232 or 911 |
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| Selectmen's Office |
603-869-3351 |
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| Planning Board |
603-869-2042 |
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| Zoning Board |
603-869-2042 |
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| Animal Control Officer |
603-869-3963 |
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| Overseer of Welfare |
603-869-3351 |
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| Health Officer |
603-444-0642 |
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| Road Agent |
603-869-2212 |
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| Town Hours |
| Selectboard's Administrative Assistant |
603 - 869-3351 / fax 869-2280
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| Planning & Zoning Assistant |
603 - 869-2042
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| Town Clerk's Office |
603 - 869-2293
Location: Town Building, Main Street
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| Tax Collector's Office |
603 - 869-3133
Location: Town Building, Main Street
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| Bethlehem Water Department |
603 - 869 3440
Office hours - Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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| Town Meetings |
| Selectboard |
Every Monday night 6:45 PM - 9:00 PM
Make an appointment to be on the Agenda by 12:00 PM Friday of the previous week
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| Planning Board |
1st, 3rd, & 4th Wednesday of the month opening at 7:00 PM
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| Zoning Board |
As needed opening at 7:00 PM
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| Conservation Commission |
Fourth Friday of each month Opening at 7:30 PM
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| Library |
| Bethlehem Public Library |
Main St. ~ Bethlehem, NH 03574
Phone: 603-869-2409
Email: bpl1@adelphia.net
Website: www.bethlehemlibrary.org
Hours:
Monday & Thursday - 1:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday - 9:30 - 1:00
Wednesday - 1:00 - 4:30
Friday - 1:00 - 4:30
Saturday - 9:00 - Noon
Closed Sundays and Legal Holidays
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| Schools |
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Bethlehem
Elementary
School |
Main St. ~ Bethlehem, NH 03574
Grades: K-6
Phone: 603-869-5842
Website: www.bethlehem.k12.nh.us |
Did you know??
The fifth-grade classes from Bethlehem Elementary School (BES) in Bethlehem , N.H., and its teachers received the 2008 Community Award from the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation. The Christmas SPIRIT Foundation created the Christmas SPIRIT Awards to recognize exceptional efforts to advance the spirit of Christmas for kids, families and the environment by a display of time, talents or financial support. Trees for Troops is CSF's premier program and over the past four years, with the help of FedEx, CSF has donated more than 50,000 Real Christmas Trees to military families. The Community Award is designated for a community group that has displayed a spirit of giving, as well as furthered the Christmas Spirit. The classes from BES have done that and more, by taking part in the program for the past three years. Not only have the fifth-grade teachers worked the volunteer hours into the student’s curriculum, but the students have spent time outside of the classroom collecting donations from local businesses and loading trees on to FedEx trucks for delivery.
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Profile Jr/Sr
High School |
691 Profile Rd. ~ Bethlehem, NH 03574
Grades: 7-12
Phone: 603-823-7411
Website: www.profile.k12.nh.us
Profile School is a public school located in Bethlehem, New Hampshire in the middle of the White Mountains. It serves the communities of Bethlehem, Easton, Franconia, and Sugar Hill.
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White Mountain
School |
371 W. Farm Rd. ~ Bethlehem, NH 03598
Phone: 603-444-2928
Fax: 603-444-1258
e-mail: admissions@whitemountain.org
Website: whitemountain.org
WMS is an independent, coed secondary school offering a traditional college preparatory curriculum for boarding and day students. Challenging academics are balanced with extensive studio arts, international community service and wilderness skills. Students receive personal attention with daily academic support, small classes and superior college counseling amidst the spectacular White Mountain National Forest. Activities include theater, dance, backpacking, paddling, rock & ice climbing, mountain hiking, soccor, lacrosse, snowboarding and skiing.
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| Woodland Community School |
809 Brook Road ~ Bethlehem, NH 03574
Grades K - 8
Phone: 603-444-1221
e-mail: director@woodlandcommunityschool.org
Website: www.woodlandcommunityschool.org
It is the mission of Woodland Community School to nurture and respect children's love of learning by encouraging their natural curiosity and self-motivated exploration. Through meaningful connections children develop a sense of self and others, an understanding of their place in community, and a deep appreciation for the natural world.
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| Churches and Synagogues |
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Bethlehem Christian Center
Maple St. ~ Bethlehem, NH 03574
Phone 603-869-5401
 Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation
39 Strawberry Hill Rd. ~ Bethlehem, NH 03574
Phone 603-869-5465
Email: sregen@roadrunner.com
Website: www.bethlehemsynagogue.org
Since the 1920's, the objective of the Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation (BHC) has been to maintain a houe of Jewish worship to serve the religious, social, cultural and educational needs of New Hampshire's North Country year 'round and seasonal residents. Services are conducted according to the general customs of Conservative congregations while allowing for flexibility in observance, customs and ceremonies. BHC hosts Shabbat and holiday services, as well as a religious school and facilities for all life cycle events. Weekly Shabbat Services, Fridays, 7:30 p.m., Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. Hazzan Marlena Fuerstman officiating. 39 Strawberry Hill, Bethlehem, NH. 603-869-5465. For more information contact Bernice Dinner, 603-823-5537 or Eileen Regen, 603-823-7711. www.bethlehemsynagogue.org.
Congregation Machcikei Hadath
31 Lewis Hill Rd ~ Bethlehem, NH 03574
Phone 603-869-3336
Durrell United Methodist Church
Main St. ~ Bethlehem, NH 03574
Phone 603-444-5872
New Life Assembly of God
Whitefield Rd ~ Bethlehem, NH 03574
Phone 603-444-1230
www.newlifeassemblyofgod.com
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Information from 2003 Profile of the Western White Mountains, published by The Courier, Littleton, NH.
For more information, please contact the Chamber Visitors Center at 1-888-845-1957 or info@bethlehemwhitemtns.com
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