Prior to its incorporation in 1782, the town of Pittsfield was an unnamed parish of Chichester, New Hampshire. Settled in 1768 by John Cram, the area consisted of a collection of small farms with several small areas of activity, which included Lower City, Upper City, South Pittsfield, Knowlton’s Corners, and the Berry District, each of which included homes, stores, churches, schools, and mills. Over a couple of decades, Lower City, located along the Suncook River, became the dominant settlement area. Like its neighbor to the north, Pittsburg, Pittsfield was named for William Pitt, Prime Minister of Great Britain. Its largest employer is Globe Manufacturing, which was established in 1901, and is the largest manufacturer of firefighting apparel in the world. In 2001, Pittsfield earned a place in the Guinness World Records as the place where the largest number (522) of people wore Groucho Marx glasses at the same time.
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Situated on eleven acres of land, the facility features heated and cooled indoor and outdoor runs for dogs, and exercise pens for each pup or litter. Its accreditations, associations, and reviews are presented, and information and photographs highlight available puppies, which may include German Shepherds, Shiba Inus, and Yorkshire Terriers.
http://www.briarbrookkennel.com/
First Congregational Church of Pittsfield
A brief history of the Pittsfield, New Hampshire congregation is offered, with general information about congregationalism, directions to the church, Sunday service and weekday service schedules, a calendar of programs and events, a leadership contacts.
http://www.pittsfieldcc.com/
Greater Pittsfield Chamber of Commerce
Headquartered in Pittsfield, the non-profit organization is comprised of business and professional members within the New Hampshire communities of Barnstead, Chichester, Epsom, Gilmanton, Loudon, Northwood, and Pittsfield. A membership directory is, member services, and a calendar of events are included.
http://www.pittsfieldchamber.org/
Our Lady of Lourdes & St. Joseph’s Parish
Mass and confession schedules for both the Our Lady of Lourdes and the St. Joseph’s churches are posted, with a schedule of parish events, registration data, directions, and contacts, as well as organizations associated with the Roman Catholic parish.
http://www.ourladyoflourdes-stjosephs.org/
The PFD provides fire, emergency medical, rescue, and code enforcement services to the residents and businesses of Pittsfield, New Hampshire. Its organizational structure, service area, apparatus, staff listings and volunteer policies are featured.
http://fire.pittsfield-nh.com/
Promoting the community theater group in Pittsfield, New Hampshire, its membership policies, audition and production schedules, calendar of events, a seating chart, fundraising programs, and online ticket sales are included.
http://www.pittsfieldplayers.com/
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Pittsfield
Established in 1865, the congregation meets at its facilities in the town of Pittsfield, New Hampshire. A profile of the church and overview of its ministries are put forward, along with a parish blog, contacts, and announcements.
http://www.ststephenspittsfieldnh.org/
Town of Pittsfield, New Hampshire
The official website for the Merrimack County town offers a history of the community, directions, maps, and a guide for those who are considering moving to the town. Contacts for its board of selectmen, committees, commissions, boards, and trustees are presented, with agendas and minutes to official meetings.
http://pittsfield-nh.com/
