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NORTH SHORE
On the North Shore wealthy Yankee families lived on great estates side by side
to fisherman and lobsterman in the quaint fishing villages that line the shore
of Cape Ann. Names that evoke sailing history - Gloucester, Salem, Rockport,
Marblehead, Manchester-by-the-Sea - still have the feel of communities shaped by
the sea. Widow's walks crown the roofs of many houses around village greens.
Over time, roads and trains connected these towns to Boston making it convenient
for families work in the city while raising their children in a suburban
environment.
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Gloucester
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SOUTH SHORE
The land south of Boston is associated with the story of the Pilgrims who
settled the area in 1620. Quincy (pronounced Quinzee) is the largest city in the
area. Two presidents came from there - and the historic home of John and Abigail
Adams is in Quincy. Hingham, Duxbury and Plymouth are towns that lead down
towards Cape Cod. Fall River and New Bedford are part of the great whaling
history of the area. Connected to Boston by Rte 3 and Rte 24 the South Shore is
popular with many commuter families.
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Plymouth
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WEST OF BOSTON
This area, bordered on the inside by the loop of Route 128, is associated with
Lexington and Concord and the American Revolution. It is also the area of Walden
Pond. Today, besides these two towns, Lincoln, Weston, Wellesley, Sudbury, are
used for suburban living for many who work in Boston. Known for its lovely
countryside, small towns, good schools, and many recreation areas "west of
Boston" fits many family needs. Old homes, new developments and townhouses give
a variety of home choices.
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Sudbury
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