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http://www.wellesleymahomes.com — Tour Wellesley, MA neighborhoods, condominium developments, subdivisions, schools, landmarks, recreational areas, and town offices.

Wellesley, Massachusetts is a predominantly residential town in the Greater Boston area. Its location and visual characteristics make it a highly desirable suburb for people who work in Boston. Although primarily a bedroom community, Wellesley features several attractive office parks located near its eastern border.

Wellesley is also the proud home of Wellesley College and Babson College, two private educational institutions, as well as Massachusetts Bay Community College. The town derives approximately 85% of its tax revenue from a residential tax base with 15% derived from non-residential uses. Wellesley has long been a leader in environmental causes, and the town’s physical beauty is ample evidence of its preservationist philosophy. For other town tours visit http://www.virtualhomes.com . For towns in MA visit http://www.ma-virtualhomes.com . For MA relocation information go to http://www.relocationma.com . For a MA MLS map search visit http://www.virtualhomesmls.com .

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http://www.chathammarealestate.com — Tour Chatham, MA neighborhoods, condominium developments, subdivisions, schools, landmarks, recreational areas, and town offices.

Chatham, Massachusetts was settled in 1665 by a group of Pilgrims whose surnames still dominate the town’s census list. Named for a town in Kent, England, Chatham was incorporated in 1712. Originally a farming community, its inhabitants found deep sea fishing more lucrative, and today small boat deep sea fishing is an important source of the town’s revenue.

Chatham’s early prosperity would leave it with a considerable number of 18th century buildings, whose charm helped it develop into a popular summer resort. Covering an area of approximately seventeen square miles, Chatham is a happy combination of past and present: old fashioned and picturesque, yet affording the best in modern facilities. The citizens of Chatham enjoy the special benefits of forward-looking zoning and current planning, and of both public and private conservation efforts. For other town tours visit http://www.virtualhomes.com . For towns in MA visit http://www.ma-virtualhomes.com . For MA relocation information go to http://www.relocationma.com . For a MA MLS map search visit http://www.virtualhomesmls.com .

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http://www.ayermarealestate.com — Tour Ayer, MA neighborhoods, condominium developments, subdivisions, schools, landmarks, recreational areas, and town offices.

Ayer, Massachusetts developed around the railroad industry in the 1840’s, which remained the town’s primary economic force through the early 1900s. Railroad switching yards, tanneries and mills prospered as a result of railroad transportation in the area now comprising Ayer’s Central Business District.

Ayer is served by commuter rail service today and is centrally located near I-495, I-290 and Route 2. While Ayer is primarily residential, the close proximity to these major transportation links fueled industrial development throughout the town, which made the manufacturing industry the largest employers in the town in the 1980’s. However, by 1990, the service sector had become Ayer’s largest employer, followed closely by retail trade employment.

Commercial and retail activity continue to expand in Ayer. Today, the town of Ayer boasts numerous industries, a thriving historical downtown unique to the region and modern commuter rail service to Boston. For other town tours visit http://www.virtualhomes.com . For towns in MA visit http://www.ma-virtualhomes.com . For MA relocation information go to http://www.relocationma.com . For a MA MLS map search visit http://www.virtualhomesmls.com .

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http://www.westnewburymarealestate.com Tour West Newbury, MA neighborhoods, condominium developments, subdivisions, schools, landmarks, recreational areas, and town offices.

West Newbury, Massachusetts is a delightful community characterized by rolling hills with broad valleys and an unspoiled rural charm. Less than an hour’s drive from Boston, West Newbury offers a gorgeous natural landscape, a thriving local economy, and excellent opportunities for recreation and leisure. The Merrimack River, which flows along the northern border, provides scenic beauty and recreational boating. Hiking trails being developed along the West Newbury shoreline will connect with those of adjacent communities.

The Mill Pond area, encompassing over 200 acres in West Newbury, provides passive recreational activities including cross-country skiing, hiking, fishing, horse riding rings and trails, as well as a winter carnival, fall hayrides and other family oriented activities organized by the Mill Pond Committee.

Youth programs in West Newbury include soccer, baseball and softball teams, summer children’s theater, after-school sports and arts programs and a children’s story hour at the library. For other town tours visit http://www.virtualhomes.com . For towns in MA visit http://www.ma-virtualhomes.com . For MA relocation information go to http://www.relocationma.com . For a MA MLS map search visit http://www.virtualhomesmls.com .

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http://www.braintreemarealestate.com Tour Braintree, MA neighborhoods, condominium developments, subdivisions, schools, landmarks, recreational areas, and town offices.

Braintree, Massachusetts is a suburban community with a strong residential character. Incorporated in 1640, Braintree has a rich history and a promising future. The town is ideally situated at the crossroads of Route I-93 (128) and Route 3 for easy access to the Greater Boston area and Cape Cod as well as having excellent public transportation to Boston and Logan International Airport. The community has a good mix of established neighborhoods.

There is a strong business base which includes one of the largest regional shopping centers in the northeast. Attractive office and industrial parks are located in the town as well.

Braintree has a rich history. Old Braintree was the birthplace of two presidents, John Adams and John Quincy Adams, as well as John Hancock and General Sylvanus Thayer, the founder of West Point.

People are attracted to Braintree as a good place to live and work because it has an excellent public school system as well as a fine parks and recreation program with the availability of many recreational resources such as Town Forest, Pond Meadow Park, Sunset Lake, Smith Beach, the Cranberry Pond Conservation District, the MDC Blue Hills Reservation trail system, and an 18 hole public golf course. For other town tours visit http://www.virtualhomes.com . For towns in MA visit http://www.ma-virtualhomes.com . For MA relocation information go to http://www.relocationma.com . For a MA MLS map search visit http://www.virtualhomesmls.com .

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http://www.harvardmarealestate.com Tour Harvard, MA neighborhoods, condominium developments, subdivisions, schools, landmarks, recreational areas, and town offices.

Harvard, Massachusetts is a well-preserved rural community with an interesting history extending back to 1732, when it was first incorporated. Throughout its 250 years, Harvard has been known for a series of unusual sociological and religious experiments.

The most famous of these were carried out by Mother Ann Lee, who came to live in Harvard in 1781 and founded a Shaker village that still stands, and Bronson Alcott, who carried out a transcendental experiment living with his family and friends here in 1843. The farmhouse where the Alcotts lived was called Fruitlands and is now part of the Fruitlands Museum on Prospect Hill.

Harvard residents enjoy the intimacy of rural New England; annual events include the Fourth of July parade, Apple Blossom Festival and many others, the majority of which take place in the vicinity of the historic town common. Townspeople flock to Bare Hill Pond in the summer for swimming, sailing and canoeing and return in the winter for cross country skiing and skating.

With over 2,000 acres of conservation land, Harvard offers abundant walking trails and natural scenery for nature lovers and hikers alike. Acquisition of wetlands, especially along the Bowers Brook greenway, has also been a municipal priority. The school system in Harvard has the highest rating in Worcester County and is a major reason why many families with young children choose to live in Harvard. For other town tours visit http://www.virtualhomes.com . For towns in MA visit http://www.ma-virtualhomes.com . For MA relocation information go to http://www.relocationma.com . For a MA MLS map search visit http://www.virtualhomesmls.com .

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http://www.eastonmarealestate.com — Tour Easton, MA neighborhoods, condominium developments, subdivisions, schools, landmarks, recreational areas, and town offices.

Easton, Massachusetts is a scenic suburban community in southeastern Massachusetts. First settled in 1694, the land now comprising Easton sat at the rough frontier of the Taunton North Purchase and acted as the hunting, fishing and lumbering preserve of early Taunton settlers. Easton was formally incorporated in 1725 amidst an impassioned controversy over the location of the town meeting house, which split the early community.

The town’s industrial history essentially begins with the discovery of bog iron, which made Easton part of an important late 17th and 18th century iron-producing region. The first commercial steel in the Colonies was said to have been made in Easton, evidently for use in muskets. In 1803, the Ames Shovel Company was established; the company later became nationally known for providing the shovels which laid the Union Pacific Railroad and opened the west. The Ames family not only shaped Easton’s economy but also its geography and architecture. In the late 19th century, the family created a remarkable legacy by donating several landmark buildings to the town. Nationally known architect H. H. Richardson designed Oakes Ames Memorial Hall, the library, and the Old Colony Railroad building, which now houses the Easton Historical Society, in the impressive Romanesque style. In addition, the Ames family estates effectively maintained large tracts of open space in the community. Residents take pride in Easton’s illustrious history. Despite its industrial base, Easton has managed to maintain much of its small-town ambience. For other town tours visit http://www.virtualhomes.com . For towns in MA visit http://www.ma-virtualhomes.com . For MA relocation information go to http://www.relocationma.com . For a MA MLS map search visit http://www.virtualhomesmls.com .

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http://www.bellinghammarealestate.com — Tour Bellingham, MA neighborhoods, condominium developments, subdivisions, schools, landmarks, recreational areas, and town offices

Bellingham, Massachusetts is a medium-sized residential community situated along the Rhode Island border. Settled in 1713, the town has never experienced any prolonged periods of intensive industrial or commercial development. Bellingham evolved from agricultural village to rural small town and to bedroom suburb without becoming an important economic center.

However, changes are afoot. Bellingham has a much improved business climate, the result of changing local attitudes and improvements in public infrastructure. The town is attracting able and committed developers. Bellingham is now prepared for and strongly interested in economic growth.

Bellingham also has a strong commitment to providing good municipal services. This commitment is best typified by the recent construction of a new library, fire station and elementary school, as well as recent improvements in the town’s playgrounds and ball fields. For other town tours visit http://www.virtualhomes.com . For towns in MA visit http://www.ma-virtualhomes.com . For MA relocation information go to http://www.relocationma.com . For a MA MLS map search visit http://www.virtualhomesmls.com .

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http://www.hamiltonmarealestate.com Tour Hamilton, MA neighborhoods, condominium developments, subdivisions, schools, landmarks, recreational areas, and town offices.

Hamilton, Massachusetts is located in Essex County. Many residents of Hamilton commute to work in Boston, while others are employed in area communities. Remarkably unspoilt amidst the encroaching sprawl of Greater Boston, Hamilton’s future as a predominantly residential bedroom community is assured. Its North Shore location allows easy access to the state’s Atlantic coast, which boasts many wildlife reserves, beautiful beaches and historic seaside villages.

Hamilton’s surroundings typify rural New England and include many handsome antique houses. Large areas of open and agricultural land encompassing the Audubon preserve, Bradley Palmer State Park, Myopia Hunt Club and several large estates and farms create a pastoral environment. Visitors are quite likely to share Hamilton’s country roads with horseback riders. Chebacco Lake provides ample recreation opportunities for residents.

Situated on a beautiful hill in Hamilton is the Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and nearby is Gordon College. Hamilton shares an excellent regional school system with the Town of Wenham, and its educational resources in combination with a convenient location, a beautiful rural atmosphere and a healthy economy make Hamilton a major draw for professionals, families and businesses alike.For other town tours visit http://www.virtualhomes.com . For towns in MA visit http://www.ma-virtualhomes.com . For MA relocation information go to http://www.relocationma.com . For a MA MLS map search visit http://www.virtualhomesmls.com .

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http://www.lynnmarealestate.com — Tour Lynn, MA neighborhoods, condominium developments, subdivisions, schools, landmarks, recreational areas, and town offices.

Lynn, Massachusetts was founded in 1629 by colonists from the New England Company. Farming was the cornerstone of the city’s economy in its formative years, but the establishment of an ironworks in 1643 ushered in an age of industry.

By the time of the Revolutionary War, several tanneries had sprung up along the city’s waterways, and after the MBTA was extended from Boston to Salem in 1837 the city established a factory district to promote growth in the shoe industry. The Civil War promoted further economic growth as factories sprouted throughout the city, and even the devastating fires of 1869 and 1889, which destroyed many of the factories, couldn’t stop Lynn’s rapid expansion.

At the same time, builders erected extravagant estates along the city’s shores, establishing Lynn as a major resort area outside of Boston. The construction of the Lynn Shore Drive high rise in 1910 provided vacationers with a bird’s-eye view of the area’s beautiful coastline. Today Lynn thrives as an urban center for manufacturing and commerce, and the increasingly diverse population takes pride in its city’s history. For other town tours visit http://www.virtualhomes.com . For towns in MA visit http://www.ma-virtualhomes.com . For MA relocation information go to http://www.relocationma.com . For a MA MLS map search visit http://www.virtualhomesmls.com .

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