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Southbridge Massachusetts (MA) Real Estate & Homes for Sale
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Southbridge, Massachusetts conveniently situated near the cultual nexus of the city, is the nucleus of a scenic, semi-rural region. Southbridge was originally settled in 1730. Water power from the Quinebaug River made Southbridge a good location for saw and grist mills in the 1700s and textile mills in the 1800s. The growth of industry in the town drove an influx of immigrants, mostly unskilled laborers of Irish, French-Canadian, Italian and Polish descent.
The town has a long history of manufacture of optical products; early in the 20th Century, when American Optical Company was growing, Southbridge was nicknamed "Spectown”. Today Southbridge is a major center for fiber optics technology, as well as cutlery and hand tools.
Southbridge has worked hard to renovate and revitalize the downtown area. Many ethnic groups are part of Southbridge's history and present life. French Canadians, Italians, Irish, Polish, Greek, Albanian, Armenian, Romanian, Hispanic and Laotian populations contribute to the heritage and diversity of the town. With the ever-growing tapestry of ethnic groups, churches and religious institutions play a big part in the town's life.
Southbridge offers a modern, full service hospital, an active cultural center, a YMCA with indoor pool and programs for all ages (including lakefront summer camp), active sports leagues and three parks. Housing stock is plentiful. Education is a priority, with three elementary schools and a junior high school emphasizing the basics while the high school and a regional vocational technical high school prepare students for the working world and entry into college.
Opportunities for civic, service, religious and cultural participation are abundant and diverse, and citizens partake of recreational activities both locally and regionally. These and other opportunities and services contribute to a quality of life that is appreciated and enjoyed by the entire community.
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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.