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Concord, Massachusetts is a historic town in Middlesex County. The community was settled early by the English as a frontier outpost of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and was the first interior, non-tidal water town in Massachusetts. The town still retains many well-preserved colonial houses, nine of them on or near the village green and witnesses of the famous Battle of Concord. Just 20 minutes' drive from Boston, the town boasts gorgeous natural and man-made scenery, a bounty of cultural and historic attractions, and some of the best public schools in the state.
The area that now comprises the town was originally known as "Musketaquid", situated at the confluence of the Sudbury and Assabet rivers. Native Americans had cultivated corn crops there; the rivers were rich with fish and the land was lush and arable. However, the area was largely depopulated by the smallpox plague that swept across the Americas after the arrival of Europeans. In 1635, a group of British settlers led by Rev. Peter Bulkley and Simon Willard negotiated a land purchase with the remnants of the local tribe; that six-square-mile purchase formed the basis of the new town, which was called "Concord" in appreciation of the peaceful acquisition.
The town is forever etched in history, along with neighboring Lexington, as the site of the very first battle in the American Revolutionary War. On April 19, 1775, a force of British Army regulars marched from Boston to Concord (after an early-morning skirmish at Lexington) to capture a cache of arms that was reportedly stored in the town. Forewarned of the British troop movements, colonists from Concord and surrounding towns repulsed a British detachment at the Old North Bridge and forced the British troops to retreat.
The town also boasts a significant literary history. Louisa May Alcott, Bronson Alcott, Emerson and Hawthorne lived in the town at one time or another and Thoreau wrote his internationally known philosophical treatise at Walden Pond in Concord.
In its early years, the community evolved from a frontier town into a prosperous regional center with a mixed society including small yeoman farmers, affluent gentry and immigrants from Italy and Norway. Dozens of high-style, handsome antique houses still stand as relics of this prosperous era alongside beautiful country estates. Today, this affluent community prides itself on its natural beauty, the safety of its residents and the excellence of its public school system.
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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.