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Melrose, Massachusetts is a predominantly residential suburb of Boston with exquisite Victorian homes dating from the late 1800s. The city has a long-standing tradition of self-sufficiency, with strong civic support of residents' housing, education, employment, health, shopping, entertainment, recreation and leisure needs.
First settled in 1629, the city was originally known as "Ponde Fielde" for its abundance of ponds and streams. The community became part of Charlestown, then an independent city in 1633. The neighborhood of Malden, which included most of the present-day city, was incorporated in 1649, and the northern section of the town was finally incorporated as Melrose in 1845. The arrival of the Boston and Maine Railroad brought an influx of new residents seeking work in the local factories. Although the city's population declined when many of the factories closed in the middle of the 20th century, it has since become a prosperous bedroom community as a variety of high-tech industries have migrated to the region.
The city is proud of its excellent schools and its cultural facilities, including the 83-year old Melrose Symphony Orchestra, the very active local cable channel, and the Victorian downtown area which dates back to 1900.
Another vital component of the city's unparalleled quality of life is its varied open space and recreation facilities. Ell Pond is a large natural feature at the center of town; trees line the streets and parks and open spaces are dispersed through and around the city.
The city is ringed by a "green belt" of parks which includes the Middlesex Fells Reservation, a 2,575-acre state park that offers opportunities for mountain biking, horseback riding, rock climbing, hiking, sailing and skiing; Pine Banks, which features rocky cliffs, wetlands, recreational fields and a playground; and the 18-hole Mount Hood Golf Club, which offers views of Boston, Revere Beach and the surrounding wilderness and doubles as a popular sledding hill in the winter.
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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.