Thanks agian for all the excellent replies and information. Here's another thing I need to look at. Also need to look at employment oppurtunities as well. But, my biggest concern is with the schools and living with kids.

Thanks again and keep it coming.

Wayne

Portsmouth
 

I'm a big fan of portsmouth NH. Coastal has everything and really has no comparison of any other city in NH.

Lebanon/Hanover New Hampshire. Not near MA, but a wonderful area in which to live.

Laconia looks like a good place to live but I would not suggest it. With children in junior high I think bringing them up in this city would be a mistake. There is a lot of crime in Laconia and a lot of drug problems, especially in the high school. Parts of Laconia may be pretty to visit, but living here is a different story.

We have excellent public schools in most any of the Seacoast towns. I live in Portsmouth and love it.