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Winchester
Winchester is conveniently located just eight miles northwest of Boston. The town is noted for its fine public school system, beautiful homes and easy access to Boston. It is served by two commuter rail stations as well as bus service.
Settled in the early 1600's, the village was first known as Waterfield. The village atmosphere remains, however, fueled by the unusual civic spirit of Winchester's residents. The citizens of the town take a deep interest in the management of the town's affairs and in its continued improvement and beautification.
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Lexington
The Town of Lexington prides itself on the beauty of its land, the safety of its residents and the excellence of its public school system. The town has numerous parks, conservation lands, museums and libraries that provide exceptional opportunities for recreational and cultural activities.
The representative town meeting ensures that the desires of the community are heard and addressed. Particular attention is given to preserving the towns strong historical importance as the birthplace of the American Revolution. The annual Patriot's Day celebration, complete with the re-enactment of Paul Revere's ride and the battle with the British, is one of the Town's most popular events.
Stoneham
Stoneham is located 9 miles north of Boston at the interchange of Routes 93 and 95 providing easy access to all parts of New England.
Stonehan residents enjoy park areas, the Stone Zoo, the municipal skating arena, and three golf courses. Through both public and private sponsorship, Stoneham emphasizes youth participation in sports and other activities. The town central business district is undergoing a renovation thanks to the active participation of the business community.
Woburn
The City of Woburn was settled 346 years ago. Woburn is now a city of 37,000 people with 13 square miles of area. It is located 11 miles north of Boston at the axis of Interstate 93 and Route 128.
Woburn is the fourth largest job market along the Route 95/128 belt and enjoys a healthy commercial revenue base which helps to sustain a low residential tax rate.
Medford
Medford is located 5 miles north west of Boston. Public transportation is excellent--bus, commuter rail, highway access as well as a 4 foot channel in the Mystic River that leads to the Boston Inner Harbor.
Medford is one of the oldest settlements in the Commonwealth and contains many historic sites, some of which date back to the 17th century. Medford has many recreational facilities including Wright’s Pond, Tufts University pool, Medford Boat Club, twenty-one parks, Loconte and Flynn skating rinks and the Middlesex Fells and the Chevalier Theatre.
Arlington
Arlington, proud of its history, has grown into a thoroughly modern community. The birthplace of Uncle Sam, the location of the first public children's library, and the site of most of the fighting when the British marched through it returning from the Old North Bridge at the start of the Revolutionary War, Arlington has preserved many of its historical buildings and even recreated its town common.
Arlington's excellent access to metropolitan Boston, public transportation and fine restaurants have made it a very desirable place to live.
Rockport
The town is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean on three sides with the City of Gloucester on the fourth side. The major industry is tourism and Rockport supports an active Chamber of Commerce. The population is about 7,558 year round, but during the summer months it can escalate to as high as 20,000.
Rockport has a five-member board of selectmen which meets, a full-time police department and a volunteer fire department. The Rockport Art Association is very active and there are a number of fine artists' studios and galleries about the town. Bearskin Neck draws thousands of visitors to the many varied shops.
Gloucester balances its intertwined past and future with assurance and skill. The city, long renowned among artists for the purity of its light, has traditionally been the home of internationally known painters including Winslow Homer, Edward Hopper and Fitzhugh Lane, as well as sculptors including Walker Hancock. In addition, the Cape Ann Symphony makes its home in Gloucester as does the critically acclaimed Gloucester Stage Company.
But the beautiful harbor that attracts a sizeable artistic population is also a working harbor which is one of the top three fishing ports in the Northeast. Residents note emphatically that the city is not a bedroom community, offering work to many of its residents in five industrial parks.
The city hopes to use its physical setting and history as a basis for balaned growth and change, without losing those characteristics most loved by its residents.
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