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Watertown, Massachusetts is a thriving suburb of Boston, located within twenty minutes of all major highways in eastern Massachusetts. In addition, the city is serviced by rail lines and commuter bus lines, and has easy access to Logan International Airport in Boston.
Originally known as Saltownsall Plantation, the city was first settled in 1630 by Sir Richard Saltonsall, the Reverend George Phillips and their families. In its early years, the community emerged as the foremost producer of horses and cattle in New England.
Over the years, Watertown has played an important role in Massachusetts history, even serving as the temporary seat of government during the Revolutionary War. It was here that Paul Revere, once a resident of the city, printed the first paper money for the Province of Massachusetts. At the city's Old Bemis Mills canvas sails were woven for the U.S.S. Constitution.
Manufacturing industries included that of the renowned Stanley Steamers as well as the old black Crawford Stoves. The Watertown Arsenal operated as a military munitions and research facility from 1816 to 1995. In the years since, the Arsenal has undergone major restorations and is now the site of several restaurants, shops and the Arsenal Center for the Arts. And just around the bend of Mt. Auburn Street outside Watertown Square the Mugar family opened what was to be the first of many stores in the famous Star Market chain.
Today, the city is rich in ethnic diversity and culture, boasting a high level of citizen involvement and many amenities such as shopping malls, swimming pools, country and tennis clubs, skating rinks, eleven fine parks, and a public transportation system that provides easy access to Boston and surrounding communities.
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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.