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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.maldenmarealestate.com — Tour Malden, MA neighborhoods, condominium developments, subdivisions, schools, landmarks, recreational areas, and town offices.

Malden, Massachusetts boasts a rich history spanning more than three centuries, from its origins as a small settlement called Mystic Side to the modern, energetic city of today.

Residents state proudly that Malden has always been at the heart of things; the city has borne writers and industrialists, revolutionaries and governors, actors and artists. From Elisha Converse to John Volpe, from Walter Brennan to Louise Stokes to Frank Stella, Maldonians have participated in every facet of American culture.

Even now, Malden is at the heart of an innovative New England economy. Just ten minutes from downtown Boston, Malden is situated in close proximity to metropolitan Boston’s major arteries and interstates. Residents enjoy direct access to one of the world’s busiest international airports, and the city is serviced by both commuter rail and the MBTA Orange Line.

Some of America’s best universities are within a stone’s throw, as are many of the world’s best high-tech and medical research facilities. The city is only minutes away from some of New England’s great beaches. Amidst all this activity, Malden has tenaciously preserved its colonial heritage and neighborly small-town traditions.

Malden enjoys an active business community, a downtown in the process of rejuvenation, a fine system of parks and playgrounds and a variety of social, cultural and fraternal organizations. To loyal residents and newcomers alike, Malden offers the best of both worlds; ready availability to the cultural nexus of the big city and the familiar feel of a small town. 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.raynhammarealestate.com — Tour Raynham, MA neighborhoods, condominium developments, subdivisions, schools, landmarks, recreational areas, and town offices.

Raynham, Massachusetts established in 1731, was once part of the city of Taunton. Known as the site of the earliest successful iron works, Raynham continues today as a thriving, successful community. It is primarily a suburban bedroom community, but because of its location at the crossroads of Routes 24, 44, 104, 138 and Interstate 495, Raynham is fast becoming a commercial center as well.

Raynham offers a variety of recreational programs and facilities for both children and adults. The town’s 200-acre Borden Colony complex has many fields for soccer, baseball and softball plus acres of forest and farmlands for passive recreation. Johnson’s Pond is open to the public for fishing, picnicking and boating. Raynham has always been proud of its school system and the quality education it provides for its children. 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.northboromarealestate.com Tour Northborough, MA neighborhoods, condominium developments, subdivisions, schools, landmarks, recreational areas, and town offices.

Northborough, Massachusetts was originally part of the Town of Marlborough, then Westborough. It became a separate town with the right of representation at the Great and General Court of Boston in 1775.

Early civic activity in Northborough revolved around its churches, then known as “meeting houses”. Northborough’s first meeting house was built on land given by Captain James Eager in 1776; the First Congregational Unitarian Church stands in its place today. The legally elected officers of the town were the church “tithing men” and town ministers were the arbiters of both town and family life. Though Northborough has grown and changed considerably in the nearly 250 years since its founding, a significant historical district at the town center provides a living reminder of the community’s colonial past.

Today, Northborough operates under its own home rule charter. The town is governed by a five-member select board and the town meeting membership of registered voters. Though primarily residential in nature today, Northborough also hosts a burgeoning research and development-oriented industrial park. 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.walthammarealestate.com — Tour Waltham, MA neighborhoods, condominium developments, subdivisions, schools, landmarks, recreational areas, and town offices.

Waltham, Massachusetts is in the Greater Boston area and boasts the second largest office market in the state. The Charles River cuts a path through the southern section of Waltham; the river has been used throughout history for transport, water, and industry. Today, the Charles River has given way to Route 128 as the main source of commerce.

Waltham has a diverse housing stock, with dense multi-family housing in the southern section of the city and larger lot single-family housing in the northern section. Waltham also boasts large parks and open-space facilities such as Prospect Hill Park and the Robert Treat Paine Estate. With an aggressive revitalization program, Waltham is witnessing the rebirth of its historic downtown as it furnishes better public access to the Charles River, its greatest natural resource. 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.bournemarealestate.com — Tour Bourne, MA neighborhoods, condominium developments, subdivisions, schools, landmarks, recreational areas, and town offices.

Bourne, Massachusetts is a medium-sized rural community at the gateway to Cape Cod. The Cape Cod Canal bisects the community, with both the Bourne and the Sagamore bridges, and the lift railroad bridge all located in Bourne. The canal is well known for its superb sport fishing, and for carrying ships flying the flags of all nations.

The Bourne Scenic Park campground is located beneath the Bourne Bridge and is a perfect vacation spot for those seeking to enjoy the canal. Bourne has numerous quiet harbors and inlets for boating and bathing, and the shellfishing in the area is particularly enticing. Bourne is a quiet community without the summer tourist crush experienced by some of the other communities on Cape Cod. The annual Bourne Scallop Festival, which is held in early September each year, brings visitors from across the nation. 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.wilmingtonmarealestate.com — Tour Wilmington, MA neighborhoods, condominium developments, subdivisions, schools, landmarks, recreational areas, and town offices.

Wilmington, Massachusetts is a suburban community with a mix of residential neighborhoods, commercial districts and industrial parks. Evidence of the town’s community spirit can be found throughout the year at various activities held on the Town Common. The yearly Easter Egg Hunt, Community Craft Fair, Summer Concerts on the Common, our week-long Fourth-of-July Festivities, and the annual Tree-Lighting Ceremony are just some of the events that provide families and friends an opportunity to come together in Wilmington.

Although the town remained principally a farming community during the 18th, 19th and early 20th century, producing milk and eggs, suburban residential development has made a major impact on Wilmington. The town’s reputation as a haven of single-family homes, with its close proximity to the Interstate, two commuter train lines to Boston and activities aimed at families, continues to make Wilmington an attractive place to live and work. 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.oakbluffsmarealestate.com — Tour Oak Bluffs, MA neighborhoods, condominium developments, subdivisions, schools, landmarks, recreational areas, and town offices.

Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts is a resort town on the northeast shore of Martha’s Vineyard.

There was a large pre-Colonial Indian population that took advantage of the fishing and shellfishing in Oak Bluffs, probably on a seasonal basis.

The explorer Gosnold was among the first European adventurers, fishermen and traders who set up temporary or seasonal camps on Martha’s Vineyard beginning as early a 1602. Subsistence farming, fishing and shellfishing supported the early settlers.

In 1835, Jeremiah Pease chose an oak grove on the edge of Squash Meadow for a camp meeting of island Methodists. The summer meeting became popular and attendance grew like wildfire. Groups of church members first came to stay in tents for two or three days, then families started bringing their own tents to the weekend retreats.

In 1835, nine tents were sufficient to shelter the attendees; in 1858, 12,000 people attended the Sunday services. The camp meetings were ecumenical in spirit and attracted members of most Protestant sects as well as Roman Catholics. By the late 1850’s, annual visitors were replacing tents with elaborately decorated carpenter Gothic cottages and the first major hotel in Oak Bluffs opened in the 1860’s.

The expanding number of permanent residents, including a significant immigrant population of Portuguese, continued a substantial fishing industry, built cottages and serviced summer visitors in the thriving tourist business.

Through the 19th century, Oak Bluffs saw the side-by-side development of a secular seaside resort featuring a trotting track, roller rink and dance hall, and the continuation of a religious summer revival.

In modern times Oak Bluffs has come to terms with all of the strands in its past, and among the most sought after houses are the small, colorful, carpenter Gothic cottages built by revivalists. 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.boxfordmarealestate.com Tour Boxford, MA neighborhoods, condominium developments, subdivisions, schools, landmarks, recreational areas, and town offices.

Boxford, Massachusetts is a residential community in Essex County. Predominantly rural in nature, Boxford maintains its small-town ambiance with a minimum lot size of 2 acres, which has been unchanged since 1949. Boxford is a nature lover’s paradise, with conservation area woods, forests and fields woven throughout the community.

Baldpate Pond State Park, Bald Hill conservation area and Boxford State Forest are excellent spots for bird watching, cross-country skiing and hiking. The many trails running through the town make it popular with hikers and horse lovers. The Boxford Athletic ociation manages several ball fields and a large swimming pond in the summer for children of all ages.

A growing rural bedroom community, Boxford is populated by professionals working in Boston and other nearby cities. Its relaxed, idyllic atmosphere is a major draw for those who wish to find a quiet suburb with a short commute to work. Boxford’s public schools enjoy an excellent reputation. Elementary and middle school aged children attend Boxford Schools and high school students attend the well-respected Masconomet Regional High Schools. 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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