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

Worcester, Massachusetts known as the Heart of the Commonwealth, is centrally located in Massachusetts. The second largest city in New England, Worcester is the site of a diverse and pioneering economy. The city has evolved from its heavy manufacturing past to new directions in economic enterprise. Biotechnology is a major enterprise within Worcester, as are eight colleges and a state university medical school.

Worcester is predominantly residential in character. More than 1200 acres of city-owned parkland are found within its 38 square miles. Rolling hills, the historic Blackstone River, numerous lakes and 54 parks, New England’s largest urban wildlife sanctuary, a redeveloped downtown and many multicultural neighborhoods comprise the local landscape.

Worcester’s parklands are among the oldest in the nation, its free public library one of America’s oldest, its acclaimed music festival the nation’s oldest, and its art museum a gem rivaling those of major urban centers. Worcester is a city proud of its past and secure in its future. 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.nortonmarealestate.com — Tour Norton, MA neighborhoods, condominium developments, subdivisions, schools, landmarks, recreational areas, and town offices.

Norton, Massachusetts is largely a residential community located in Bristol county. Established on March 17, 1710 as a part of Taunton, the town was incorporated in 1711. Norton’s population has grown by over 60 percent over the last 25 years.

Over 80 percent of Norton’s high school graduates further their education, some attending Wheaton College, an excellent liberal arts institution located in the heart of town. Norton offers the close-knit ambience of small town living within easy reach of Boston, MA, Providence, RI and the beaches of Cape Cod and Rhode Island. With exellent schools and diverse cultural and recreational choices, Norton is an ideal place to raise a family or locate a business. 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.chelseamarealestate.com — Tour Chelsea, MA neighborhoods, condominium developments, subdivisions, schools, landmarks, recreational areas, and town offices.

Chelsea, Massachusetts has a rich colonial heritage which continues to be a source of pride for its diverse residents today. Settled in 1624, Chelsea began life as a quiet suburb on Boston Harbor. The Industrial Revolution transformed the city into a bustling center for manufacturing, and even the major fires of 1908 and 1973 couldn’t halt its growth.

Chelsea retains its industrial character today but also offers several recreational opportunities and facilities for residents and tourists, including a number of ballparks, playgrounds, and three National Register Districts. Just five minutes from Logan International Airport and a short bus ride from Boston’s downtown, Chelsea maintains its strong enterprising character through a combination of pride, spirit, cooperation and leadership. 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.westroxburymarealestate.com Tour West Roxbury, MA neighborhoods, condominium developments, subdivisions, schools, landmarks, recreational areas, and town offices.

West Roxbury, Massachusetts is one of Boston’s many neighborhoods. The cultural, political and economic hub of the entire New England region, Boston benefits from exceptional medical care, a population with one of the highest levels of education in the country, good schools becoming even better thanks to a rigorous five year reform plan, a vibrant network of parks and community centers, a bounty of entertainment options and historic sites, a library system with 16 branches, and a plethora of top notch neighborhood businesses and amenities.

West Roxbury was originally part of the town of Roxbury before splitting off to form its own government in 1851. The community was annexed by the city of Boston in 1874. Bordered by Roslindale and Hyde Park, West Roxbury’s main thoroughfare is Centre Street, lined with local restaurants and commercial establishments.

Today, West Roxbury’s tree-lined streets and mostly single family homes give it a suburban feel in an urban setting. Life in the neighborhood centers around political and civic activism as well as local parishes and youth athletic leagues. 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.gardnermarealestate.com — Tour Gardner, MA neighborhoods, condominium developments, subdivisions, schools, landmarks, recreational areas, and town offices.

Gardner, Massachusetts has been an industrial hub since its early days. Settled late, its economy was dominated by a small scale woodworking industry in the 1800’s. The middle years of the 19th century brought an influx of immigrants from England, Ireland and Canada.

Russian Finns, Swedes and Poles joined them in the 1890’s as the chairmaking industry expanded. The Heywood-Wakefield chair factory complex was created and expanded between 1870 and 1897 and remained for the whole of the 19th century a major factor in the city’s economy. In 1896, the evening naturalization classes set up by the city to help immigrants become citizens were commended by the state. 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.foxboroughmarealestate.com Tour Foxborough, MA neighborhoods, condominium developments, subdivisions, schools, landmarks, recreational areas, and town offices.

Foxborough, Massachusetts is a growing community known to its residents as “the gem of Norfolk County.” The town is the home of the New England Patriots National Football League franchise. The beloved Patriots have played at Foxborough Stadium and then at Gilette Stadium (which replaced it in 2002) on Route One since the former’s opening in 1972.

Foxborough Harness Raceway, adjacent to the stadium, is the only New England track that hosts harness racing. This facility has been a fixture since the early 1940s. While Foxborough is proud of these and other high profile businesses, the town also prides itself on its rural atmosphere.

Foxborough has been extremely successful in maintaining its small-town image and rural characteristics while providing for significant growth. Foxborough boasts a significant amount of protected land, including the 700-acre Foxborough State Forest and an additional 1700 acres owned by the town. Foxborough prides itself on a long-standing sense of community rooted in its close-knit neighborhoods.

Civic and sports organizations also play a major role in promoting and maintaining community spirit. Annual festivities include Founder’s Day, complete with a parade and high school band, a haunted house and pancake breakfast; events such as this are attended by thousands. The continued success of many fund-raising events is just one example of Foxborough’s civic pride.

Residents are particularly proud of the fact that Foxborough High School is renowned for its strong sports tradition, with the football team a perennial contender for the Division Championship.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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