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116752 | Methuen, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Methuen,%20Massachusetts | Methuen, Massachusetts
Dominican, 5.7% Puerto Rican, 0.6% Guatemalan, 0.3% Ecuadorian, 0.3% Mexican, 0.3% Cuban).
There were 16,532 households, of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2%... | 10,300 |
116752 | Methuen, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Methuen,%20Massachusetts | Methuen, Massachusetts
age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $49,627, and the median income for a family was $59,831. Males had a median income of $41,693 versus $31,864 for females... | 10,301 |
116752 | Methuen, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Methuen,%20Massachusetts | Methuen, Massachusetts
with a council and manager. Even with a form of government that had historically and legally been exclusive to cities, the community, in a gesture of traditionalism, retained the name Town of Methuen in its charter. However, because Massachusetts cities have self-governing powers not available to... | 10,302 |
116752 | Methuen, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Methuen,%20Massachusetts | Methuen, Massachusetts
Committee members.
- The mayor of Methuen is James Jajuga.
- The at-large city councilors are Jessica Finocchiaro, Ryan Hamilton, Jennifer Kannan (Chair).
- The East District city councilors are Steven Saba and Eunice Zeigler.
- The Central District city councilors are Joyce Campagnone and Ja... | 10,303 |
116752 | Methuen, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Methuen,%20Massachusetts | Methuen, Massachusetts
provides residential, outpatient, and private day school options for a wide range of learning disabilities and/or behavioral and emotional disorders. All programs are designed to provide a continuum of special needs services to assist children and adolescents who need intensive and comprehensive ... | 10,304 |
116752 | Methuen, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Methuen,%20Massachusetts | Methuen, Massachusetts
developmental, behavioral, and learning needs.
- Presentation of Mary Academy is a private Catholic high school founded in 1958. The academy is on a campus formerly known as the Edward F. Searles Estate. The school was originally for young women grades 9–12 but went co-educational with the 2011–... | 10,305 |
116752 | Methuen, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Methuen,%20Massachusetts | Methuen, Massachusetts
until the Thanksgiving series started in 1963. The school colors are blue and white, and their mascot is the Ranger, named after Rogers' Rangers, the precursor of the U.S. Army Rangers, which was founded by town resident Robert Rogers.
# Historic district.
The Searles Tenney Nevins Historic Dis... | 10,306 |
116752 | Methuen, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Methuen,%20Massachusetts | Methuen, Massachusetts
the library, and the architectural fantasies that resulted from their artistic rivalry. The historic district boundaries were established to include properties and buildings constructed or used by the Searles, Tenney and Nevins families and the people who worked for them.
The historic district i... | 10,307 |
116752 | Methuen, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Methuen,%20Massachusetts | Methuen, Massachusetts
Points of interest.
- Forest Lake is a recreational great pond of over bordered by the Methuen town forest. Access is managed by the Forest Lake Association. Residents and visitors can engage in a series of activities, including fishing, canoeing, and swimming.
- Methuen Water Works, Cross Stre... | 10,308 |
116752 | Methuen, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Methuen,%20Massachusetts | Methuen, Massachusetts
of J.S. Bach as a central ornament.
- The Methuen Rail Trail occupies the railbanked Boston and Maine Manchester and Lawrence Railroad corridor. It connects the Spicket River Greenway in Lawrence with the in-development Salem Bike-Ped Corridor. Future plans to revitalize this rail line for commu... | 10,309 |
116752 | Methuen, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Methuen,%20Massachusetts | Methuen, Massachusetts
main US location for the Basilian Salvatorian Order, a community of religious priests of the Greek Catholic rite.
- St Xenia Orthodox Church, a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural parish of Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia (ROCOR). The church hosts St. John of Damascus Church School.
# Notabl... | 10,310 |
116752 | Methuen, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Methuen,%20Massachusetts | Methuen, Massachusetts
Garabedian, attorney
- Andrew Haldane (1917-1944), Marine captain, portrayed in the HBO miniseries "The Pacific"
- Christopher Lennertz, composer for films, television shows, and video games
- Gary McLain former Villanova men's basketball player
- Harriet Nevins, philanthropist, animal rights... | 10,311 |
116752 | Methuen, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Methuen,%20Massachusetts | Methuen, Massachusetts
ilanthropist, interior and architectural designer
- Charles H. Tenney (1842–1919), industrialist and philanthropist
- Calvin Kattar, professional MMA fighter
# See also.
- List of mill towns in Massachusetts
Notable Court Cases:
- Methuen Public Corruption Allegations - Nesbitt v. City of M... | 10,312 |
116760 | Wenham, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wenham,%20Massachusetts | Wenham, Massachusetts
Wenham, Massachusetts
Wenham is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 4,875 at the 2010 census.
The town of Wenham, originally settled in 1635 and incorporated in 1643, has retained much of its historic character and rural scenery. It is a town of many open vie... | 10,313 |
116760 | Wenham, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wenham,%20Massachusetts | Wenham, Massachusetts
Places to Live" by "Boston" magazine.
# History.
Wenham was first settled in 1635 and officially incorporated in 1643.
English settlers first came to Wenham in the 1630s, but the area had been home to Native American Algonquian peoples for hundreds of years. The Algonquians were a peaceful, agr... | 10,314 |
116760 | Wenham, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wenham,%20Massachusetts | Wenham, Massachusetts
on a hill by the Great Pond around 1638, most probably to encourage settlement. The earliest land grants in the Wenham area roughly coincide with Peters' sermon. The hill was leveled in later years to make room for the ice industry at the Great Pond.
In September 1643, the General Court of Massac... | 10,315 |
116760 | Wenham, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wenham,%20Massachusetts | Wenham, Massachusetts
1644, with John Fiske as pastor and seven families as members.
In those early days, the church and government were one. A small part of the population—those who were church members—controlled both civil and religious life. It was not until 1833 that an amendment to the Massachusetts Constitution ... | 10,316 |
116760 | Wenham, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wenham,%20Massachusetts | Wenham, Massachusetts
with one notable exception. Wenham's ice industry brought the name of Wenham to the notice of people as far away as London, where hotels in the 1850s advertised: "We serve Wenham Lake Ice." Artificial refrigeration and a fire that destroyed the ice house in 1973 brought an end to this unique indus... | 10,317 |
116760 | Wenham, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wenham,%20Massachusetts | Wenham, Massachusetts
bought the present-day Iron Rail property so that his daughter Helen could create a vacation home for the mill girls throughout New England. Helen Frick transferred the Iron Rail Vacation Home to the Girls' Clubs of America in 1954, and the town of Wenham bought the property in the 1970s.
Two oth... | 10,318 |
116760 | Wenham, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wenham,%20Massachusetts | Wenham, Massachusetts
the years as the successful fundraising arm of the Wenham Village Improvement Society.
In 1921, the Historical Committee of the Wenham Village Improvement Society encouraged the society to buy the 17th-century Claflin-Richards house at the center of town. They did so, and eventually added "the Ba... | 10,319 |
116760 | Wenham, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wenham,%20Massachusetts | Wenham, Massachusetts
the Metropolitan Area Planning Council's North Shore Task Force, but it is not part of the North Shore in the strictest sense, as it is not on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean (it lies north of Massachusetts Bay). Wenham Lake lies within the town and in neighboring Beverly, and several other smalle... | 10,320 |
116760 | Wenham, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wenham,%20Massachusetts | Wenham, Massachusetts
north-northeast of Boston. The eastern end of Wenham is crossed by Massachusetts Route 128, with one exit within town. Route 1A crosses through the center of town, with Route 22 crossing through the east and Route 97 crossing the southwest corner of town. Route 35 ends at Route 97 just over the To... | 10,321 |
116760 | Wenham, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wenham,%20Massachusetts | Wenham, Massachusetts
is located at Boston's Logan International Airport.
# Demographics.
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,440 people, 1,285 households, and 957 families residing in the town. The population density was 575.2 people per square mile (222.1/km²). There were 1,320 housing units at an average densit... | 10,322 |
116760 | Wenham, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wenham,%20Massachusetts | Wenham, Massachusetts
5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.5% were non-families. Of all households 22.5% were made up of individuals and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.19.
In the town, the p... | 10,323 |
116760 | Wenham, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wenham,%20Massachusetts | Wenham, Massachusetts
Males had a median income of $76,639 versus $43,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $36,812. About 1.2% of families and 3.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.9% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over.
# Education.
Wenham is home to Go... | 10,324 |
116760 | Wenham, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wenham,%20Massachusetts | Wenham, Massachusetts
offices are located in Wenham.
According to numbers released by the state Department of Education, Hamilton-Wenham Regional High School ranked 27th in the state based on combined total SAT scores for the 2006/2007 school year.
"Boston" magazine's 2010 issue showcasing a list of the best public h... | 10,325 |
116760 | Wenham, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wenham,%20Massachusetts | Wenham, Massachusetts
The Academy at Penguin Hall
# Notable people.
- Paul Harding, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of "Tinkers"
- Bob Stanley, former Red Sox relief pitcher
# External links.
- Town of Wenham official website
- Hamilton-Wenham Public Library, in South Hamilton
- "Hamilton-Wenham Chronicle", local ... | 10,326 |
116760 | Wenham, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wenham,%20Massachusetts | Wenham, Massachusetts
ding, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of "Tinkers"
- Bob Stanley, former Red Sox relief pitcher
# External links.
- Town of Wenham official website
- Hamilton-Wenham Public Library, in South Hamilton
- "Hamilton-Wenham Chronicle", local newspaper
- Wenham Museum
- Wenham Village Improvement S... | 10,327 |
116755 | Newburyport, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Newburyport,%20Massachusetts | Newburyport, Massachusetts
Newburyport, Massachusetts
Newburyport is a small coastal, scenic, and historic city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States, northeast of Boston. The population was 17,416 at the 2010 census. A historic seaport with a vibrant tourism industry, Newburyport includes part of Plum Island.... | 10,328 |
116755 | Newburyport, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Newburyport,%20Massachusetts | Newburyport, Massachusetts
north-south highway, Interstate 95. The outer circumferential highway of Boston, Interstate 495, passes nearby in Amesbury. The Newburyport Turnpike (U.S. Route 1) still traverses Newburyport on its way north. The Newburyport/Rockport MBTA commuter rail from Boston's North Station terminates ... | 10,329 |
116755 | Newburyport, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Newburyport,%20Massachusetts | Newburyport, Massachusetts
act begins:Whereas the town of Newbury is very large, and the inhabitants of that part of it who dwell by the water-side there, as it is commonly called, are mostly merchants, traders and artificers, and the inhabitants of the other parts of the town are chiefly husbandmen; by means whereof m... | 10,330 |
116755 | Newburyport, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Newburyport,%20Massachusetts | Newburyport, Massachusetts
were three shipyards, no bridges, and several ferries, one of which at the foot of Greenleaf Lane, now State Street, carried the Portsmouth Flying Stage Coach, running between Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and Boston.
The town prospered and became a city in 1851. Situated near the mouth of the ... | 10,331 |
116755 | Newburyport, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Newburyport,%20Massachusetts | Newburyport, Massachusetts
vigorously in the triangular trade, importing West Indian molasses and exporting rum made from it. The distilleries were located around Market Square near the waterfront. Caldwell's Old Newburyport rum was manufactured locally until well into the 19th century.
Although the purchase of slaves... | 10,332 |
116755 | Newburyport, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Newburyport,%20Massachusetts | Newburyport, Massachusetts
and defended slavery, it also had been a frequent topic of pulpit rhetoric. After the Revolutionary War, abolitionism took a firm hold, Newburyport included. Several citizens are recognized by the National Park Service for their contributions to the Underground Railroad. The abolitionist move... | 10,333 |
116755 | Newburyport, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Newburyport,%20Massachusetts | Newburyport, Massachusetts
once had a fishing fleet that operated from Georges Bank to the mouth of the Merrimack River. It was a center for privateering during the Revolutionary War and War of 1812. Beginning about 1832, it added numerous ships to the whaling fleet. Later, clipper ships were built there. Today, the ci... | 10,334 |
116755 | Newburyport, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Newburyport,%20Massachusetts | Newburyport, Massachusetts
The revival that followed his labors, brought into existence Old South Church, where he was buried after his death in 1770.
The city's historical highlights include:
Historic events:
- First of many subsequent clipper ships built here
- First "Tea Party" rebellion to oppose British Tea Ta... | 10,335 |
116755 | Newburyport, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Newburyport,%20Massachusetts | Newburyport, Massachusetts
by Robert Mills
Literary interests:
- Was referred to in the H. P. Lovecraft story, "The Shadow Over Innsmouth", as being located near Innsmouth. Lovecraft in fact based his depiction of Innsmouth largely on Newburyport.
- Subject of the most ambitious community study ever undertaken, the ... | 10,336 |
116755 | Newburyport, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Newburyport,%20Massachusetts | Newburyport, Massachusetts
1790 - Population: 4,837.
- 1793 - "Impartial Herald" newspaper begins publication.
- 1794
- "Morning Star" newspaper begins publication.
- Newburyport Woolen Manufacturing Co. established.
- 1795
- "Political Gazette" newspaper begins publication.
- Merrimack Bank incorporated.
- 179... | 10,337 |
116755 | Newburyport, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Newburyport,%20Massachusetts | Newburyport, Massachusetts
1804 - "Political Calendar" newspaper begins publication.
- 1805 - "Merrimack Magazine" begins publication.
- 1807 - "Newburyport Gazette" newspaper begins publication.
- 1808 - "Statesman" newspaper begins publication.
- 1810
- Newburyport Mechanick Association and Newburyport Athenaeum... | 10,338 |
116755 | Newburyport, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Newburyport,%20Massachusetts | Newburyport, Massachusetts
House built.
- 1836
- Newburyport Linnean Society and Newburyport Steam Cotton Co. incorporated.
- Newburyport Silk Co. and Newburyport Ladies' Bethel Society established.
- 1837 - Bartlet Steam Mills incorporated.
- 1840 - Pleasant Street Christian Church organized.
- 1841 - Essex Nort... | 10,339 |
116755 | Newburyport, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Newburyport,%20Massachusetts | Newburyport, Massachusetts
Public Library founded.
- Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank incorporated.
- 1855 - Newburyport Library Association organized.
- 1857 - Mechanic Library Association incorporated.
- 1865 - Washington Street Methodist Episcopal Church organized.
- 1869 - Merrimack Marine Railway Co. incor... | 10,340 |
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YWCA of Newburyport incorporated.
- City Improvement society organized.
- 1896 - Newburyport Choral Union organized.
- 1904 - South End Reading Room Association formed.
- 1906 - Newburyport Homeoepathic Hospital opens.
- 1917 - Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Newburyport founded.
... | 10,341 |
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in the 1950s and 1960s Newburyport's center fell into disrepair because of several factors, most notably strip malls taking away from local business and increased use of the automobile. At this time, construction of major highways brought larger cities such as Lawrence and Lowell into shoppin... | 10,342 |
116755 | Newburyport, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Newburyport,%20Massachusetts | Newburyport, Massachusetts
keep most of its historic architecture. Renovation and restorations began during the early 1970s, and continued throughout most of the decade, initially along State Street, and culminating with creation of a pedestrian mall along Inn Street. Newburyport is often cited as an example by preserv... | 10,343 |
116755 | Newburyport, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Newburyport,%20Massachusetts | Newburyport, Massachusetts
Merrimack River between the river and Newbury marshes. The shipyards, now boatyards (and still vigorously active), extended along the bank at the edge of the river. They were connected by Merrimac Street, which ends upriver where the bank merges into bluffs covered with pine forest. Colonial ... | 10,344 |
116755 | Newburyport, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Newburyport,%20Massachusetts | Newburyport, Massachusetts
State Street, Green Street and Market Street, connect Merrimac Street and High Street. The top of the ridge proved an ideal location for later institutions, such as Newburyport High School and nearby Anna Jaques Hospital. The ridge drops more sharply to the marsh on the other side. Along its ... | 10,345 |
116755 | Newburyport, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Newburyport,%20Massachusetts | Newburyport, Massachusetts
side a small airport, Plum Island Airport, was built at the edge of the marsh. The portion of Plum Island that is in the city has no direct access to the rest of the city; similarly, there is no access between the mainland and Woodbridge Island or Seal Island, west of Plum Island (the latter ... | 10,346 |
116755 | Newburyport, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Newburyport,%20Massachusetts | Newburyport, Massachusetts
the Merrimack.
Newburyport is located north-northeast of Boston, east-northeast of Lawrence, and south-southeast of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Situated south of the New Hampshire border, the city is bordered by the Gulf of Maine (Atlantic Ocean) to the east, Newbury to the south and southeas... | 10,347 |
116755 | Newburyport, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Newburyport,%20Massachusetts | Newburyport, Massachusetts
makeup of the city was 90.2% White, 3.6% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.16% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.7% of the population. The top five ethnic groups are: (United States 2010... | 10,348 |
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someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.90.
In the city, the population was spread out with 20.7% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 32.7% from 25 to 44, 28.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 year... | 10,349 |
116755 | Newburyport, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Newburyport,%20Massachusetts | Newburyport, Massachusetts
of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.5% of those under age 18 and 6.9% of those age 65 or over.
# Government.
Upon adopting a new charter in 2011 which took effect in 2013, Newburyport has been run by a mayor with a four-year term and an eleven-member City Council (pri... | 10,350 |
116755 | Newburyport, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Newburyport,%20Massachusetts | Newburyport, Massachusetts
at Route 113. Route 113 itself has its eastern terminus at U.S. Route 1 and Massachusetts Route 1A, with Route 1A continuing along the same right of way as 113 towards Newbury. Route 1 and 1A cross the river along the Newburyport Turnpike Bridge; it had originally followed State Street and en... | 10,351 |
116755 | Newburyport, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Newburyport,%20Massachusetts | Newburyport, Massachusetts
Regional Transit Authority provides regular bus service between the city and Haverhill, which includes access to the commuter rail station in Newburyport. The bus costs $1.25 for adults paying cash and $1 for adults paying with CharlieCard. C&J and Coach Company, privately operated coach carr... | 10,352 |
116755 | Newburyport, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Newburyport,%20Massachusetts | Newburyport, Massachusetts
Inc., a not-for-profit organization. The nearest scheduled commercial air service can be found at Boston's Logan International Airport, Worcester's Worcester Regional Airport, Portsmouth's Pease International Tradeport or Manchester's Manchester-Boston Regional Airport.
# Education.
The cur... | 10,353 |
116755 | Newburyport, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Newburyport,%20Massachusetts | Newburyport, Massachusetts
Upper Elementary School – grades 4 and 5
- Rupert A. Nock Middle School – grades 6 to 8
- Newburyport High School – grades 9 to 12
- River Valley Charter School – grades kindergarten to 8
- Immaculate Conception Catholic School – grades pre-kindergarten to 8
- Newburyport Montessori Scho... | 10,354 |
116755 | Newburyport, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Newburyport,%20Massachusetts | Newburyport, Massachusetts
downtown shopping district also makes it a great location to enjoy boutique shopping. The city sponsors several youth sports leagues, including baseball, football, soccer, lacrosse, basketball, and hockey. The city's youth services program also provides classes, campouts, and activities in ro... | 10,355 |
116755 | Newburyport, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Newburyport,%20Massachusetts | Newburyport, Massachusetts
1957 by native Newburyporter George Cashman, who sought to stimulate the economy and lift the spirit of the citizens.
It lasts one week. The first Sunday of the festival, known as "Olde Fashioned Sunday", is celebrated at the Bartlet Mall in Newburyport, and features many activities, includi... | 10,356 |
116755 | Newburyport, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Newburyport,%20Massachusetts | Newburyport, Massachusetts
5-kilometer road races, which run through the city's downtown streets and neighborhoods. There is also a 45-minute fireworks show on Saturday night, which is followed the concluding Sunday by the famous Yankee Homecoming parade.
First held in 1958, Newburyport's "Yankee Homecoming" is the se... | 10,357 |
116755 | Newburyport, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Newburyport,%20Massachusetts | Newburyport, Massachusetts
Newburyport Literary Festival.
Held during the last weekend of April, the Newburyport Literary Festival was started in 2006 as a new effort by the city to increase interest in reading and literary arts. Many local authors are invited to sign and chat about their book, and schoolchildren crea... | 10,358 |
116755 | Newburyport, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Newburyport,%20Massachusetts | Newburyport, Massachusetts
During festivals throughout the year, visitors are invited to enjoy concerts, food, and entertainment. An old mill building on Liberty Street is home to other small businesses and a local farmers' market during both the summer and winter seasons. The historic area has a charming feel and upbe... | 10,359 |
116755 | Newburyport, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Newburyport,%20Massachusetts | Newburyport, Massachusetts
Church dates from 1756. The clock tower bell was cast by Paul Revere. One of the most famous individuals in 18th-century America, evangelist George Whitefield, before dying in Newburyport in 1770, asked that his remains be buried under the pulpit of the "Old South" church, and they are there ... | 10,360 |
116755 | Newburyport, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Newburyport,%20Massachusetts | Newburyport, Massachusetts
fallen in service of their country. Others are listed on the central monument in Atkinson Common.
- Chain Bridge
- Cushing House Museum & Garden
- Joppa Flats Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
- Maudslay State Park
- Newburyport Brewing Company
- Parker River National Wildlife Ref... | 10,361 |
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drinking.
# Notable people.
- Joe Keery (born 1992), actor
- Raymond Abbott (born 1942), author
- John Quincy Adams (1767–1848), U.S. president, resided in Newburyport 1787–88
- Charlotte Johnson Baker (1855–1937), physician
- Kate Bolick (born 1972), Newburyport-born and raised author ... | 10,362 |
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Lloyd Garrison (1805–1879), abolitionist
- Edmund Pike Graves (1891–1919), aviator who served as a fighter pilot during WWI and the Polish-Soviet War
- Adolphus Greely (1844–1935), polar explorer
- Edwin A. Grosvenor (1845–1936), author and professor of history
- Laura Coombs Hills (1859–... | 10,363 |
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(1743–1802), congressman and federal judge
- George Lunt (1803–1885), editor, lawyer, author, politician
- John P. Marquand (1893–1960), author
- Donald McKay (1810–1880), shipbuilder
- Jonathan Meath (born 1955), television producer
- Johnny Messner (born 1970), actor
- Robert S. Mulli... | 10,364 |
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Presbyterian leader in Iowa and Illinois
- Rev. Gardiner Spring (1785–1873), author of the Gardiner Spring Resolutions, which gained Abraham Lincoln the support of the Presbyterian Church
- Rev. Samuel Spring (1746–1819), religious leader, chaplain in Benedict Arnold's army
- Matthew Thorn... | 10,365 |
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Kingdom
- William Wheelwright (1798–1873), sea captain, US consul in Chile, steamship and railroad promoter in South America
- Martha Wright (1923-2016), singer and Broadway actress
# See also.
- Newburyport Public Library
- List of newspapers in Massachusetts in the 18th century: Newbur... | 10,366 |
116755 | Newburyport, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Newburyport,%20Massachusetts | Newburyport, Massachusetts
. The first half of Volume I is downloadable from Google Books. Republished (1992) by Higginson Book Company, . In that edition, Hurd is called an editor.
- Published in 20th century
- Two volumes. Reprints and facsimiles exist.
- Oliver B. Merrill. North End Papers, 1618-1880, Newburyport... | 10,367 |
116756 | North Andover, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=North%20Andover,%20Massachusetts | North Andover, Massachusetts
North Andover, Massachusetts
North Andover is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. At the 2010 census the population was 28,352.
# History.
North Andover is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts. The lands south of the Merrimack River around Lake Cochichewick and the Sha... | 10,368 |
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the hometown of many early residents, Andover, Hampshire, England. The town was centered in what is now North Andover, but the spread of settlement south and west of the old town center created much conflict in the early years about the location of the parish church. In 1709, the matter was... | 10,369 |
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the original portion of this house probably dates to about 1690. Other first period houses include the Stevens House on Great Pond Road; the Faulkner House on Appleton Street; the Abiel Stevens House on Salem Street; the Parson Barnard House, which is a museum; a house on Andover Street nea... | 10,370 |
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founded in 1645 in North Andover. In about 1836 the congregation chose to become a Unitarian church and commissioned this Gothic building.
North Andover's development was varied, with much of the land along the Shawsheen and Merrimack being concerned with industry, and the lands southwest ... | 10,371 |
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and research facility in the former Lucent Technologies building, along the Merrimack River. The town meeting vote was 1,430 against having recreational marijuana facilities and 1,155 voted in favor. The growing and research facility would have brought the town $100 million over a 20-year p... | 10,372 |
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and the Reas Pond Conservation Area. The town also is home to portions of Harold Parker State Forest, Boxford State Forest and the Charles W. Ward Reservation. There are many brooks, streams and ponds dotting the town.
North Andover lies in the northwestern portion of Essex County, with a ... | 10,373 |
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of Manchester, New Hampshire.
A small portion of Interstate 495 crosses through town along the Lawrence border, with one exit within town and two more providing access to the highway. The town lies along Massachusetts Route 114, known as the "Salem Turnpike," and is also served by Route 12... | 10,374 |
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also home to the Lawrence Municipal Airport, providing small aircraft service to the region. The nearest national service, at Logan International Airport and Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, is within a thirty-mile ride of the town.
# Demographics.
As of the census of 2000, there were ... | 10,375 |
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were 9,724 households out of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.0% were non-families. 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.8% had someo... | 10,376 |
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and over, there were 87.1 males.
According to a 2007 estimate, the median income for a household in the town was $87,076, and the median income for a family was $113,796. Males had a median income of $66,793 versus $38,495 for females. The per capita income for the town was $34,335. 2.9% o... | 10,377 |
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works, and a senior center. North Andover has no hospital, the nearest being Lawrence General Hospital. It is located within the Boston media market, and is served by the Lawrence Eagle-Tribune newspaper.
On the state level, the town is served by Essex County services, and is patrolled by ... | 10,378 |
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(D) since 2015. Massachusetts' senior Senator is Elizabeth Warren (D), and its junior Senator is Ed Markey (D), both in office since 2013. North Andover has no mayor, but, until his death in 2006, William P McEvoy, the director of recreation, was known as the "unofficial mayor".
# Educatio... | 10,379 |
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It is anticipated that the new kindergarten center will be ready to open for the 2018-2019 school year. The primary reason behind this expansion was to reduce elementary class size.
As of 2004, a brand new high school and complete sporting complex including a football field, a soccer field... | 10,380 |
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football game. High school students from North Andover are also allowed to attend Greater Lawrence Technical School in Andover. There are several private schools in North Andover, including the Brooks School, Meritor Academy (an early learning school) and Saint Michael's Elementary School. ... | 10,381 |
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which also has a campus in Lawrence and a Corporate & Community Education Center in North Andover. The nearest public university is University of Massachusetts Lowell (UMass Lowell).
# Recreation.
Residents can purchase a discounted summer pass to Steven's Pond where they can go swimming ... | 10,382 |
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hunting, mountain biking, and hiking. In September there is also an annual fishing tournament.
Boxford State Forest is also located in town, and is home to the Sharpner's Pond Anti-Ballistic Missile Site.
The Col. John Osgood House, a historic house, is also in North Andover.
# 2018 gas ... | 10,383 |
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Colony
- Phillips Brooks, minister of Trinity Church, Boston and great-grandson of the founder of Phillips Academy
- Jace Clayton, DJ, writer, interdisciplinary artist
- Daniel Dennett, philosopher
- Zak DeOssie, current NFL linebacker
- George Glennie, former NFL guard
- Steve Heinze... | 10,384 |
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("Boston Legal" and "The Blacklist")
- Moses Stevens, textile manufacturer
- Sidney J. Watson, former NFL player, former college ice hockey coach, and US Hockey Hall of Fame inductee.
- Liz Simons, stand-up comic, actress, Broad City.
# See also.
- List of mill towns in Massachusetts
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Bernardston, Massachusetts
Bernardston () is a town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 2,129 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area.
# History.
## Falls Fight Township.
Bernardston, Massachusetts, in... | 10,386 |
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the General Court of Massachusetts:
The petition was granted and the proprietors of the new township began recruiting 60 families to settle in the town. John Burke, Samuel Connable, Lieut. Ebenezer Sheldon, and Deacon Sheldon built the first four houses, in 1738. They were of hewn logs, with... | 10,387 |
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Indian attacks beginning in 1745 and later the French and Indian War.
In 1746 an attack was made on this fort by a large force of Indians, and, although there were in the fort only two men besides Maj. Burke, the Indians were beaten off with the loss of two of their number.
In 1747, Eliakim... | 10,388 |
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Bernardston named.
Bernardston was originally part of the town of Colrain. Bernardston separated from Colrain and was officially incorporated in 1762, with the town of Leyden being separated from it in 1784 (it was not incorporated until 1809, however). Bernardston is named for Governor Fran... | 10,389 |
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York meat markets, a ox nicknamed "Constitution" or "Hero".
# Geography.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land. Bernardston lies along the northern state line, south of Windham County, Vermont. The town is bordered by Guilford and Vernon, Verm... | 10,390 |
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dot the landscape, on either side of the Fall River, a tributary of the nearby Connecticut River. Several other brooks flow through town as well. To the northeast, portions of the Satan's Kingdom Wildlife Management Area pass into the town, mostly around Pond Mountain.
Bernardston lies along... | 10,391 |
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town also lies along the north-south portion of the Springfield Terminal railway, which roughly follows the path of Route 10. The nearest regional bus service is in Greenfield, with the nearest general aviation airport in Montague. The nearest Amtrak station is in Greenfield, and the nearest ... | 10,392 |
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square mile (35.5/km²), which ranked ninth in the county and 289th in the Commonwealth. There were 879 housing units at an average density of 37.5 per square mile (14.5/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 99.03% White, 0.09% African American, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races... | 10,393 |
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who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.95.
In the town, the population was spread out with 22.9% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 28.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. Th... | 10,394 |
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below the poverty line, including 3.0% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over.
# Government.
Bernardston employs the open town meeting form of government, and is led by a board of selectmen and an administrative assistant. Bernardston has its own police, fire and public work... | 10,395 |
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central Berkshire County, as well as portions of Hampshire and Franklin Counties. In the Massachusetts Senate, the town is in the Hampshire, Franklin and Worcester district, represented by Jo Comerford, which includes most of eastern Franklin County and much of eastern Hampshire County. The t... | 10,396 |
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Markey and Senator Elizabeth Warren.
# Education.
Bernardston is a member of the Pioneer Valley Regional School District, which includes several northern border towns to the east. The district is essentially operated in two portions; the towns each have their own semi-independent elementary... | 10,397 |
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schools in Greenfield and other nearby communities, with the most prominent private schools being Northfield Mount Hermon School in nearby Gill and the Stoneleigh-Burnham School in Greenfield.
The nearest community college, Greenfield Community College, is located in Greenfield. The nearest ... | 10,398 |
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Notable residents.
- Samuel Clesson Allen (1772–1842), United States Congressman from Massachusetts, Congregationalist minister
- Lou Barlow, musician and member of Deep Wound, Dinosaur Jr, Sebadoh, Folk Implosion, and Sentidoh. Arguably one of America's greatest songwriters.
- Bryant B. B... | 10,399 |
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