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Newton, Massachusetts is known as the Garden City. It lies within the Boston Basin, a tiny structure of the Appalachian Mountain Range. The city is bounded on three sides by the Charles River and is a diverse community comprised of 14 villages, each with a unique character: Auburndale, Chestnut Hill, Four Corners, Newton Centre, Newton Highlands, Lower Falls, Upper Falls, Newtonville, Nonantum, Oak Hill, Thompsonville and Waban.
Originally settled as part of "Newetowne" - now Cambridge - in 1630, the community was first incorporated as a separate town in 1688, and as a city in 1873. The considerable water power of the Upper and Lower Falls provided ample opportunity for the construction of mills, and by the early 1800s the community boasted a small industrial base. While further industrial development was limited, the city emerged as one of the nation's first commuter suburbs after the arrival of the Boston and Worcester Railroad in 1834. Wealthy merchants and businessmen soon built large homes and estates atop the city's hills, some of which survive today. By the middle decades of the 20th century, the city boasted a considerable economic base of its own, and many residents no longer commute to Boston, instead working within the city or surrounding suburban communities. Major employers include Boston College, located partially within the village of Chestnut Hill; Mount Ida College, a four-year liberal arts school; and Newton-Wellesley Hospital.
Situated at the heart of New England, the city remains a highly desirable place to live and work due to its proximity to Boston, nearness to various highway and public transportation systems, attractive neighborhoods and high property values, well maintained parks, bicycle and fitness trails, golf courses, a public pool and lake. The city boasts myriad arts and cultural organizations and activities, including a Symphony Orchestra, resident theatre groups and an Arts in the Parks Program. Popular historic and recreational sites include Crystal Lake, which features a town beach and two small parks; the Jackson Homestead, a stop on the Underground Railroad now housing a museum; Echo Bridge, a 19th century masonry arch bridge with views of the Charles River and Hemlock Gorge; Heartbreak Hill, a particularly challenging stretch of the Boston Marathon, which passes through the city each April; and several private golf courses, including Woodland Country Club, Charles River Country Club, and Brae Burn Country Club. The community has been designated 1 of 3 cities nationwide to participate in a pilot tree bank, planting 6,800 seedlings. In 1993, it was one of just 5 cities of over 50,000 to receive the U.S. conference of Mayors' Livability Award.
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Massachusetts: The Past, Present & Future of Our Country
"Why Massachusetts?"
Why not? Located in the heart of New England, Massachusetts is the region's most popular state. Rich with the history of our country and still on the cutting edge of technology, Massachusetts offers a perfect blend of the past, present and future.
From the stunning seacoast, Cape Cod, the islands and Boston to the peaceful beauty of the Berkshires and the Blue Hills, Massachusetts offers something to everyone! Every year, new residents are drawn to Massachusetts for the diversity of culture and activities available in Boston, the picturesque seaside communities, and the quaint rural towns for which New England is known.
With New Hampshire and Vermont on the northern border, New York to the west, and Connecticut and Rhode Island bordering on the south, Massachusetts is the most centrally located of the New England States. Cape Cod juts out into the Atlantic Ocean on the east like a bent arm, creating an easily recognizable state shape. A day trip to one of Massachusetts' beautiful beaches or islands is easily accessible from any part of the state, as is a trip to the Berkshires in the western part of the state.
For all of these reasons and more, it's easy to see why people are so proud to say they live in Massachusetts!
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Climate:
Massachusetts has four very different seasons. We have beautifully white winters; nature begins to reawaken in the spring; our summers are perfect for lounging at the beach or hiking in the mountains; and our falls boast some of the nation's most beautiful foliage.
Population:
At just under 6.5 million residents, Massachusetts is the most populous of the New England states, with almost 600,000 in Boston alone. As of 2000, the number of residents in Massachusetts ranked us as the 13th largest state in the country.
Government:
The capital of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is Boston, situated on the Atlantic Ocean on the eastern border of the state. The state government has three branches; Executive, Legislative and Judicial, headed by a Supreme Judicial Court.
Taxes:
Massachusetts charges a 5.3% income tax, as well as 5% sales tax and a 5% meals tax, etc.
Licenses and Fees:
Information on how to obtain driver’s licenses, vehicle registration, hunting, fishing and gun permits, boating licenses, marriage licenses and more in the state of Massachusetts.
Education:
In Massachusetts, cities and towns control public schools. The state mandates school systems to operate kindergartens, but does not require children to attend them.