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116762 | Ashfield, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ashfield,%20Massachusetts | Ashfield, Massachusetts
Ashfield, Massachusetts
Ashfield is a town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 1,737 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area.
# History.
Ashfield was first settled in 1743 and was officially incorporated i... | 10,400 |
116762 | Ashfield, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ashfield,%20Massachusetts | Ashfield, Massachusetts
or because Governor Bernard had friends in Ashfield, England. The town had a small peppermint industry in the nineteenth century, but for the most part the town has had a mostly agrarian economy, with some tourism around Ashfield Pond.
Ashfield is the birthplace of prominent director Cecil B. D... | 10,401 |
116762 | Ashfield, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ashfield,%20Massachusetts | Ashfield, Massachusetts
is located in the southwest corner of Franklin County, along the Hampshire County line. Ashfield is bordered by Buckland to the north, Conway to the east, Goshen to the south, Cummington to the southwest, Plainfield to the west, and Hawley to the northwest. Ashfield is west-southwest of Greenfie... | 10,402 |
116762 | Ashfield, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ashfield,%20Massachusetts | Ashfield, Massachusetts
brooks, most of which feed into either the Deerfield River or the Connecticut River. Near the center of town, Ashfield Lake feeds into the South River, and is a recreational site. In the southwest portion of town, a small portion of the Poland Brook Wildlife Management Area crosses into town, as... | 10,403 |
116762 | Ashfield, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ashfield,%20Massachusetts | Ashfield, Massachusetts
of there. The nearest Amtrak service is in either Greenfield, Northampton, or Pittsfield, and the nearest international air service is at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Connecticut.
# Demographics.
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,800 people, 741 households, and 500 fami... | 10,404 |
116762 | Ashfield, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ashfield,%20Massachusetts | Ashfield, Massachusetts
makeup of the town was 97.33% White, 0.61% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.06% from other races, and 1.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.44% of the population.
There were 741 households out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 l... | 10,405 |
116762 | Ashfield, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ashfield,%20Massachusetts | Ashfield, Massachusetts
from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $52,875, and the median income for a family was ... | 10,406 |
116762 | Ashfield, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ashfield,%20Massachusetts | Ashfield, Massachusetts
All of the town's services are located in the town center, including the town hall, police and fire departments, as well as the Belding Memorial Library and the town's post office. The nearest hospital, Franklin Medical Center, is located in Greenfield, as are most of the nearest state offices.
... | 10,407 |
116762 | Ashfield, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ashfield,%20Massachusetts | Ashfield, Massachusetts
Massachusetts Senate, the town is part of the Berkshire, Hampshire and Franklin district, represented by Adam Hinds, which includes all of Berkshire County as well as western portions of Franklin and Hampshire Counties. The town is patrolled by the Second Barracks of Troop "B" of the Massachuset... | 10,408 |
116762 | Ashfield, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ashfield,%20Massachusetts | Ashfield, Massachusetts
is a member of the Mohawk Trail Regional School District, which covers nine towns. Sanderson Academy serves the town's students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade, and also serves neighboring Plainfield. All district students from grades 7-12 attend Mohawk Trail Regional High School in ne... | 10,409 |
116762 | Ashfield, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ashfield,%20Massachusetts | Ashfield, Massachusetts
Arts in North Adams, and the nearest state university is the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The nearest private colleges, including members of the Five Colleges and Seven Sisters, are located southeast in the Northampton area.
# Library.
The Ashfield Library Association was formed in 186... | 10,410 |
116762 | Ashfield, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ashfield,%20Massachusetts | Ashfield, Massachusetts
on the usual terms, but there [was] opposition to accepting the offer." The current Belding Memorial Library building was donated in 1913 by silk manufacturer M.M. Belding, a New Yorker. At the time, Belding's gift was considered particularly generous: "The announcement that the little town of A... | 10,411 |
116762 | Ashfield, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ashfield,%20Massachusetts | Ashfield, Massachusetts
the prospect of maintaining the splendid institutions whose marble walls, bronze doors, pedestal lamps, and other luxurious appurtenances, will present an appearance so strikingly at variance with their simple rural environment.
# Notable people.
- Henry Clay Payne (1843–1904), was 40th U.S. P... | 10,412 |
116762 | Ashfield, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ashfield,%20Massachusetts | Ashfield, Massachusetts
us appurtenances, will present an appearance so strikingly at variance with their simple rural environment.
# Notable people.
- Henry Clay Payne (1843–1904), was 40th U.S. Postmaster General from 1902 to 1904 under Pres. Theodore Roosevelt and chairman of the Republican National Committee
- R... | 10,413 |
116771 | Gill, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gill,%20Massachusetts | Gill, Massachusetts
Gill, Massachusetts
Gill is a town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 1,500 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area. The campus of Northfield Mount Hermon School is located in the Mount Hermon section of the to... | 10,414 |
116771 | Gill, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gill,%20Massachusetts | Gill, Massachusetts
Turner led 150 colonists in an attack on this settlement, in which several hundred Indians (mostly women, children, and elderly) were slain. The falls came to be known as Turners Falls after Turner, who was slain in the battle. (The falls thereafter gave that name to the village of Turners Falls in ... | 10,415 |
116771 | Gill, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gill,%20Massachusetts | Gill, Massachusetts
Jr. as town clerk and treasurer, Moses Bascom, William Smalley and Noah Munn as selectmen and assessors, and David Squires as constable.
# Geography.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 6.96%, is water.
Gill is located on the west... | 10,416 |
116771 | Gill, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gill,%20Massachusetts | Gill, Massachusetts
in the northwest, and a portion of Northfield to the north.
# Demographics.
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,363 people, 537 households, and 373 families residing in the town. The population density was 97.5 people per square mile (37.6/km²). There were 560 housing units at an average densit... | 10,417 |
116771 | Gill, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gill,%20Massachusetts | Gill, Massachusetts
8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.5% were non-families. 23.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.03.
In the town, the pop... | 10,418 |
116771 | Gill, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gill,%20Massachusetts | Gill, Massachusetts
income for a family was $61,339. Males had a median income of $35,402 versus $26,613 for females. The per capita income for the town was $23,381. About 3.9% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.5% of those under age 18 and 11.8% of those age 65 or over.
# ... | 10,419 |
116764 | Buckland, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Buckland,%20Massachusetts | Buckland, Massachusetts
Buckland, Massachusetts
Buckland is a town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 1,902 at the 2010 census. The town shares the village of Shelburne Falls with neighboring Shelburne. The town center at Shelburne Falls is the western end of the Bridge of Flowers, a ... | 10,420 |
116764 | Buckland, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Buckland,%20Massachusetts | Buckland, Massachusetts
the townspeople did not want to cross the Deerfield River or travel the long distance to Ashfield Village to attend services, so they petitioned the Massachusetts General Court for a separate incorporation. The town was incorporated on April 14, 1779, as Buckland, presumably named for the abunda... | 10,421 |
116764 | Buckland, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Buckland,%20Massachusetts | Buckland, Massachusetts
Conway to the southeast, Ashfield to the south, and Hawley to the west. Buckland's town center is located west of Greenfield, north-northwest of Springfield, and west-northwest of Boston.
Buckland lies along the banks of the Deerfield River, which bends from northward to westward along the town... | 10,422 |
116764 | Buckland, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Buckland,%20Massachusetts | Buckland, Massachusetts
section of Massachusetts Route 2, known as the Mohawk Trail, passes through the northeast corner of town. The nearest interstate, Interstate 91, passes through nearby Greenfield.
There is a park and ride lot located on Route 2, near the bridge over the river to Shelburne Falls. South of the riv... | 10,423 |
116764 | Buckland, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Buckland,%20Massachusetts | Buckland, Massachusetts
nearest national air service is at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Connecticut.
# Demographics.
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,991 people, 772 households, and 542 families residing in the town. By population, Buckland ranks ninth out of the twenty-six towns in Franklin ... | 10,424 |
116764 | Buckland, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Buckland,%20Massachusetts | Buckland, Massachusetts
other races, and 1.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.16% of the population.
There were 772 households out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband ... | 10,425 |
116764 | Buckland, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Buckland,%20Massachusetts | Buckland, Massachusetts
or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $45,833, and the median income for a family was $51,420. Males had a median income of $38,684 vers... | 10,426 |
116764 | Buckland, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Buckland,%20Massachusetts | Buckland, Massachusetts
fire station are all located in Shelburne Falls, with the Buckland Public Library and the town's post office located near the geographic center of town. The nearest hospital, Franklin Medical Center, is located in Greenfield, as are most of the nearest state offices.
On the state level, Bucklan... | 10,427 |
116764 | Buckland, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Buckland,%20Massachusetts | Buckland, Massachusetts
Hampshire County. The town is patrolled by the Second Barracks of Troop "B" of the Massachusetts State Police, headquartered on the Shelburne side of Shelburne Falls.
On the national level, Buckland is represented in the United States House of Representatives as part of Massachusetts's 1st cong... | 10,428 |
116764 | Buckland, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Buckland,%20Massachusetts | Buckland, Massachusetts
Mohawk Trail Regional School District, which covers six towns on the elementary level and most of western Franklin County on the upper levels of education. Buckland-Shelburne Regional Elementary School (in Shelburne) serves students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grades for the two towns, a... | 10,429 |
116764 | Buckland, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Buckland,%20Massachusetts | Buckland, Massachusetts
r schools located in the Greenfield area, with the most prominent being Deerfield Academy in Deerfield, Northfield Mount Hermon School in Gill, the Academy at Charlemont in Charlemont, Eaglebrook School in Deerfield, and Stoneleigh-Burnham School in Greenfield.
The nearest community college, Gr... | 10,430 |
116765 | Charlemont, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Charlemont,%20Massachusetts | Charlemont, Massachusetts
Charlemont, Massachusetts
Charlemont is a town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 1,266 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area.
# History.
Charlemont was first settled by Moses Rice (1694-1755) who pur... | 10,431 |
116765 | Charlemont, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Charlemont,%20Massachusetts | Charlemont, Massachusetts
eight-year-old grandson Asa, who had been riding the plow horse. Moses was taken to the adjoining woods, scalped, and left for dead, but Asa was carried off to Canada. The town was incorporated as Charlemont in 1765, most likely named for the town in Northern Ireland. The town was mostly rural... | 10,432 |
116765 | Charlemont, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Charlemont,%20Massachusetts | Charlemont, Massachusetts
of Charlemont's Congregational Church. Born in Walpole, New Hampshire, and graduate of Yale College, Rev. Leavitt arrived in Charlemont in 1767, but his Loyalist sympathies grated on his congregation.
By 1777 the situation came to a stand-off: Leavitt refused to accept his salary in rapidly d... | 10,433 |
116765 | Charlemont, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Charlemont,%20Massachusetts | Charlemont, Massachusetts
continued to remain in Charlemont and the surrounding region, and several—including Col. Roger Hooker Leavitt, who represented Charlemont in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, and his brother Hart Leavitt—became notable operators of stations on the Underground Railroad, sheltering man... | 10,434 |
116765 | Charlemont, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Charlemont,%20Massachusetts | Charlemont, Massachusetts
making up the western county line with Berkshire County. The town is bordered by Rowe to the northwest, Heath to the northeast, Colrain and Shelburne to the east, Buckland to the southeast, Hawley to the southwest, and Savoy and Florida to the west. Charlemont is west of Greenfield, north-nort... | 10,435 |
116765 | Charlemont, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Charlemont,%20Massachusetts | Charlemont, Massachusetts
and the Mohawk Trail State Forest. Several other lower peaks dot the land north and town of the river, including Bald Mountain and Westfield Mountain north of the center of town, and, just over the Hawley town line, Mount Peak and Mount Institute. There are also several brooks through town, wi... | 10,436 |
116765 | Charlemont, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Charlemont,%20Massachusetts | Charlemont, Massachusetts
the Hoosac Tunnel in neighboring Florida, towards New York. The nearest interstate, Interstate 91, is several miles to the east along Route 2. The town lies at the westernmost point of the "Campus West" line of the Franklin Regional Transit Authority (FRTA) bus line, with scheduled stops at th... | 10,437 |
116765 | Charlemont, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Charlemont,%20Massachusetts | Charlemont, Massachusetts
of the 25 towns in Franklin county, and 314th out of the 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts. The population density was 52.0 people per square mile (20.1/km²), which ranks fifteenth in the county and 310th in the commonwealth. There were 628 housing units at an average density of 24.1 per s... | 10,438 |
116765 | Charlemont, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Charlemont,%20Massachusetts | Charlemont, Massachusetts
12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the town, t... | 10,439 |
116765 | Charlemont, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Charlemont,%20Massachusetts | Charlemont, Massachusetts
Males had a median income of $37,500 versus $26,667 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,577. About 6.5% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.9% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.
# Government.
Charlemont em... | 10,440 |
116765 | Charlemont, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Charlemont,%20Massachusetts | Charlemont, Massachusetts
the county's public services, courthouses and the county jail.
On the state level, Charlemont is represented in the Massachusetts House of Representatives as part of the Second Berkshire district, represented by Paul Mark, which covers central Berkshire County, as well as portions of Hampshir... | 10,441 |
116765 | Charlemont, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Charlemont,%20Massachusetts | Charlemont, Massachusetts
of Representatives as part of Massachusetts's 1st congressional district, and has been represented by Richard Neal of Springfield since January 2013. Massachusetts is currently represented in the United States Senate by Senators Ed Markey and Elizabeth Warren.
# Education.
Charlemont and nei... | 10,442 |
116765 | Charlemont, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Charlemont,%20Massachusetts | Charlemont, Massachusetts
the Academy at Charlemont, and other private and religious schools in nearby towns.
The nearest community college, Greenfield Community College, is located in Greenfield. The nearest state college is Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams, and the nearest state university is the... | 10,443 |
116765 | Charlemont, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Charlemont,%20Massachusetts | Charlemont, Massachusetts
East is open from late fall until early spring and features snowmaking and night skiing.
- Camping: Country Aire Campground/RV Park is located on Route 2 in Charlemont, on the Mohawk Trail. Country Aire Campground
- Hiking: There are multiple popular mountain hikes in Charlemont, accessible ... | 10,444 |
116765 | Charlemont, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Charlemont,%20Massachusetts | Charlemont, Massachusetts
park along Route 2 features Hail to the Sunrise, a statue in tribute to the area's Native American heritage.
- Mountain Biking: In the summer of 2015, the lift accessed, Thunder Mountain Bike Park will open on the slopes of Berkshire East Ski Area.
- Zip Lines: Since 2009, there have been fo... | 10,445 |
116765 | Charlemont, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Charlemont,%20Massachusetts | Charlemont, Massachusetts
eatures Hail to the Sunrise, a statue in tribute to the area's Native American heritage.
- Mountain Biking: In the summer of 2015, the lift accessed, Thunder Mountain Bike Park will open on the slopes of Berkshire East Ski Area.
- Zip Lines: Since 2009, there have been four zip line canopy t... | 10,446 |
116770 | Erving, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Erving,%20Massachusetts | Erving, Massachusetts
Erving, Massachusetts
Erving is a town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 1,800 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts metropolitan statistical area.
# History.
Erving is located along the Mohawk Trail. The area was part of the Pocomtu... | 10,447 |
116770 | Erving, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Erving,%20Massachusetts | Erving, Massachusetts
in Massachusetts—in 1838. What is now Erving was once the farm of John Erving, the first colonial in the area. Noted in the 19th century for timber and grazing, the town had seven sawmills, two chair factories, one pail factory, one children's carriage factory, and one bit-brace factory. Large num... | 10,448 |
116770 | Erving, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Erving,%20Massachusetts | Erving, Massachusetts
River, passes through the town.
The terrain of Erving is hilly and rugged; most of the developed area of the town is located along the river. Northfield Mountain and its peaks occupy much of the northern two-thirds of the town. The mountain is the location of a pumped storage hydroelectric facili... | 10,449 |
116770 | Erving, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Erving,%20Massachusetts | Erving, Massachusetts
climbing ascents, including the 114 mile (183 km) Metacomet-Monadnock Trail and the Farley Ledges rock climbing area.
# Demographics.
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,467 people, 600 households, and 400 families residing in the town. The population density was 105.7 people per square mile ... | 10,450 |
116770 | Erving, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Erving,%20Massachusetts | Erving, Massachusetts
18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 26.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size w... | 10,451 |
116770 | Erving, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Erving,%20Massachusetts | Erving, Massachusetts
m 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $40,039, and the median income for a family was $47,... | 10,452 |
116761 | West Newbury, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=West%20Newbury,%20Massachusetts | West Newbury, Massachusetts
West Newbury, Massachusetts
West Newbury is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. Situated on the Merrimack River, its population was 4,235 at the 2010 census.
# History.
West Newbury was first settled in 1635 as part of neighboring Newbury. On February 18, 1819, the Gener... | 10,453 |
116761 | West Newbury, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=West%20Newbury,%20Massachusetts | West Newbury, Massachusetts
from a rural farming town into an affluent community. West Newbury's status as an affluent community can be attributed to its location in Essex County. In 2006, Essex County received the dubious honor of being named number one on "Forbes" magazine's list of most overpriced places to live in ... | 10,454 |
116761 | West Newbury, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=West%20Newbury,%20Massachusetts | West Newbury, Massachusetts
program and farm to table dining events.
# Geography.
West Newbury is a part of Massachusetts' North Shore, as well as the Merrimack Valley regions of the state. It lies along the south banks of the Merrimack River, upstream from the Atlantic Ocean. The town is located approximately northe... | 10,455 |
116761 | West Newbury, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=West%20Newbury,%20Massachusetts | West Newbury, Massachusetts
by the Artichoke River and its upper and lower reservoirs. Several other rivers and brooks, including the Indian River, flow through the town. The southern corner of town is part of the Crane Pond Wildlife Management Area, and two other protected areas, the Riverbend Recreation Area and Mill... | 10,456 |
116761 | West Newbury, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=West%20Newbury,%20Massachusetts | West Newbury, Massachusetts
Meetinghouse Hill.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 8.65%, is water.
# Demographics.
In 2000 the 4149 were distributed into 1,392 households, and 1,183 families. The racial makeup of the town was 98.5% White, 0.2% Afric... | 10,457 |
116761 | West Newbury, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=West%20Newbury,%20Massachusetts | West Newbury, Massachusetts
were individuals living alone who were 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.25.
By age, 30.0% were under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 29.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% were 65 years of age or older. The median... | 10,458 |
116761 | West Newbury, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=West%20Newbury,%20Massachusetts | West Newbury, Massachusetts
below the poverty line, including 3.8% of those under the age of 18 and 9.8% of those 65 and older.
Property values in West Newbury are among the highest in the state; particularly the Newbury-Newburyport-West Newbury area, which are towns in Essex County, one of the single most expensive c... | 10,459 |
116761 | West Newbury, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=West%20Newbury,%20Massachusetts | West Newbury, Massachusetts
of John Cena's music video, "Right Now", were shot in West Newbury, with the remainder filmed at Hampton Beach, New Hampshire. In the late summer and fall of 2008, various scenes from Mel Gibson's film "Edge of Darkness" were shot on Church Street.
West Newbury is home to Emery House, monas... | 10,460 |
116761 | West Newbury, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=West%20Newbury,%20Massachusetts | West Newbury, Massachusetts
town has two primary outdoor recreational areas, Mill Pond and Pipestave Hill, which offer walking trails, horseback riding trails, as well as space for canoeing, fishing, and kayaking. Equestrian events are regularly held by the West Newbury Riding and Driving Club throughout the riding sea... | 10,461 |
116761 | West Newbury, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=West%20Newbury,%20Massachusetts | West Newbury, Massachusetts
the Dr. John C. Page School.
For elementary school, students also have the option of attending River Valley Charter School in Newburyport.
For high school, students also have the options of attending Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School in nearby Haverhill, and Essex North Sh... | 10,462 |
116761 | West Newbury, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=West%20Newbury,%20Massachusetts | West Newbury, Massachusetts
access to the town. Massachusetts Route 113 is the main road through town, roughly parallel to the contour of the Merrimack River. The town lies between the termini of two lines of the MBTA Commuter Rail, the Haverhill Line to the west and Newburyport/Rockport Line to the east. A small airst... | 10,463 |
116761 | West Newbury, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=West%20Newbury,%20Massachusetts | West Newbury, Massachusetts
uthor
- Bertrand R. Brinley, writer of short stories and children's tales, best known for his Mad Scientists' Club stories
- John Cena, professional wrestler, hip-hop musician and actor, currently signed with WWE
- Rawly Eastwick, former professional baseball player
- Todd Grinnell, acto... | 10,464 |
116767 | Conway, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Conway,%20Massachusetts | Conway, Massachusetts
Conway, Massachusetts
Conway is a town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 1,897 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area.
# History.
Conway was first settled by English colonists in 1762 as the southwest por... | 10,465 |
116767 | Conway, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Conway,%20Massachusetts | Conway, Massachusetts
years, with some industry along the South River. This was washed out in a dam break in 1869. Today the town is primarily a farming community.
Bardwell's Ferry Bridge, built in 1882, is an historic lenticular truss bridge spanning the Deerfield River between Conway and Shelburne. Today it is liste... | 10,466 |
116767 | Conway, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Conway,%20Massachusetts | Conway, Massachusetts
Massachusetts state history.
# Geography.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.47%, is water. Conway is in the central part of the county, and is bordered by Shelburne to the north, Deerfield to the east, Whately to the southeas... | 10,467 |
116767 | Conway, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Conway,%20Massachusetts | Conway, Massachusetts
South River, which flows from Ashfield to the Deerfield River through the town, with many brooks feeding it as well as the nearby Mill River through Deerfield. The town is dotted with forests and hills, and is home to several state forests, including Conway State Forest, South River State Forest, ... | 10,468 |
116767 | Conway, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Conway,%20Massachusetts | Conway, Massachusetts
Deerfield and the Hoosac Tunnel to the west. The nearest passenger rail service can be reached at the Amtrak station in Amherst, with the nearest bus service in Deerfield. The nearest small airport is in Turners Falls, with the nearest national air service being at Bradley International Airport in... | 10,469 |
116767 | Conway, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Conway,%20Massachusetts | Conway, Massachusetts
in the Commonwealth. There were 749 housing units at an average density of 19.9 per square mile (7.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.73% White, 0.17% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 0.11% from other races, and 0.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any... | 10,470 |
116767 | Conway, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Conway,%20Massachusetts | Conway, Massachusetts
size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.01.
In the town, the population was spread out with 25.2% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 31.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 9... | 10,471 |
116767 | Conway, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Conway,%20Massachusetts | Conway, Massachusetts
age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over.
# Government.
Conway employs the open town meeting form of government, and is led by a board of selectmen and a Town Administrator. The town offices, police station, fire station, post office and Field Memorial Library (donated to the town by Marshall Fie... | 10,472 |
116767 | Conway, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Conway,%20Massachusetts | Conway, Massachusetts
In the Massachusetts Senate, the town is represented by the Berkshire, Hampshire and Franklin district, which includes all of Berkshire County, as well as much of western Franklin and Hampshire Counties. The town is patrolled by the Second (Shelburne Falls) Barracks of Troop "B" of the Massachuset... | 10,473 |
116767 | Conway, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Conway,%20Massachusetts | Conway, Massachusetts
Deerfield, Whately and Sunderland. Each town operates its own elementary school, with Conway Grammar School serving the town's students from kindergarten through sixth grades. All four towns send seventh through twelfth grade students to Frontier Regional High School in Deerfield. There are severa... | 10,474 |
116767 | Conway, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Conway,%20Massachusetts | Conway, Massachusetts
Amherst. The nearest private colleges, including members of the Five Colleges and Seven Sisters, are located southeast in the Northampton area.
# Notable people.
- Brian Bram, illustrator for Harvey Pekar's "American Splendor"
- Jack Chesbro, Hall of Fame pitcher, retired and died here
- Marsh... | 10,475 |
116767 | Conway, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Conway,%20Massachusetts | Conway, Massachusetts
s, including members of the Five Colleges and Seven Sisters, are located southeast in the Northampton area.
# Notable people.
- Brian Bram, illustrator for Harvey Pekar's "American Splendor"
- Jack Chesbro, Hall of Fame pitcher, retired and died here
- Marshall Field, Marshall Field and Compan... | 10,476 |
116766 | Colrain, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Colrain,%20Massachusetts | Colrain, Massachusetts
Colrain, Massachusetts
Colrain is a town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 1,671 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area.
# History.
Colrain was first settled in 1735 as "Boston Township No. 2", organized... | 10,477 |
116766 | Colrain, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Colrain,%20Massachusetts | Colrain, Massachusetts
has nine historic village areas: Elm Grove, Lyonsville, Foundry Village, Shattuckville, Griswoldville, Colrain City, Catamount Hill, Stewartville, and Gimletville. Much of the town's land area lies outside of these villages.
Colrain City (which constitutes the town center), was originally named ... | 10,478 |
116766 | Colrain, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Colrain,%20Massachusetts | Colrain, Massachusetts
a historic district in 2006.
In May 1812, Colrain was the first town in the United States to fly the U.S. flag over a public schoolhouse. The schoolhouse was located in the hill-top village of Catamount.
Many of the original settlers were immigrants from Ireland and Scotland, and it is said tha... | 10,479 |
116766 | Colrain, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Colrain,%20Massachusetts | Colrain, Massachusetts
is that when in transit, the crew of the ship encountered a problem and the ship went down with the bell and was never to be found again.
During the period of King George's War, Colrain was an active military front. Colrain was home to four forts at this time: Fort Morrison (also called "North F... | 10,480 |
116766 | Colrain, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Colrain,%20Massachusetts | Colrain, Massachusetts
militia, and there is also some evidence that British royal troops used Fort Morrison briefly. After King George's War, colonial troops were withdrawn and the forts were used for local defense until the outbreak of the Seven Years' War in 1754, when the forts were renovated and garrisons of colon... | 10,481 |
116766 | Colrain, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Colrain,%20Massachusetts | Colrain, Massachusetts
drew to a close. With the end of the French and Indian Wars the danger of Indian attacks was greatly lessened, and the forts were abandoned by the end of the 1760s.
# Geography.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.59%, is wate... | 10,482 |
116766 | Colrain, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Colrain,%20Massachusetts | Colrain, Massachusetts
to the north, Leyden to the east, Greenfield to the southeast, Shelburne to the south, Charlemont to the southwest, and Heath to the west. Colrain's town center is located northwest of Greenfield, north of Springfield, and approximately west-northwest of Boston.
Colrain is located in the northea... | 10,483 |
116766 | Colrain, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Colrain,%20Massachusetts | Colrain, Massachusetts
the town along the Shelburne-Buckland town line. The town is also home to two state forests, Catamount State Forest to the southwest, and half of the H.O. Cook State Forest to the northwest.
The main road through Colrain is Massachusetts Route 112, whose northern terminus is in town at the Vermo... | 10,484 |
116766 | Colrain, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Colrain,%20Massachusetts | Colrain, Massachusetts
bus and Amtrak service in Greenfield, and the nearest air service in Turners Falls. The nearest national air service can be found at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Connecticut.
# Demographics.
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,813 people, 686 households, and 478 families r... | 10,485 |
116766 | Colrain, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Colrain,%20Massachusetts | Colrain, Massachusetts
from other races, and 0.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.99% of the population.
There were 686 households out of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husba... | 10,486 |
116766 | Colrain, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Colrain,%20Massachusetts | Colrain, Massachusetts
age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $40,076, and the median income for a family was $46,518. Males had a median income of $32,800... | 10,487 |
116766 | Colrain, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Colrain,%20Massachusetts | Colrain, Massachusetts
services. The town's library, Griswold Memorial Library, is connected to the regional library network. The town also has its own post office as well. The nearest hospital, Franklin Medical Center, is in Greenfield.
On the state level, Colrain is represented in the Massachusetts House of Represen... | 10,488 |
116766 | Colrain, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Colrain,%20Massachusetts | Colrain, Massachusetts
by the Second (Shelburne Falls) Station of Troop "B" of the Massachusetts State Police.
On the national level, Colrain is represented in the United States House of Representatives as part of Massachusetts's 1st congressional district, and has been represented by Richard Neal of Springfield since... | 10,489 |
116766 | Colrain, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Colrain,%20Massachusetts | Colrain, Massachusetts
from grades 7-12 attend Mohawk Trail Regional High School in Buckland. There is a private school, the Academy at Charlemont, in neighboring Charlemont, and several other private and religious schools are located in the region.
The nearest community college, Greenfield Community College, is locat... | 10,490 |
116766 | Colrain, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Colrain,%20Massachusetts | Colrain, Massachusetts
man legally hanged in Oregon
- Joseph Denison, first President of Kansas State University, abolitionist minister
- Almira Edson, watercolorist
- Samuel R. McClellan, Wisconsin state senator
- Lorenzo Lyons, missionary to the Kingdom of Hawaii
- Elizabeth Perkins, actress
- Samuel Taggart, U... | 10,491 |
116766 | Colrain, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Colrain,%20Massachusetts | Colrain, Massachusetts
esident of Kansas State University, abolitionist minister
- Almira Edson, watercolorist
- Samuel R. McClellan, Wisconsin state senator
- Lorenzo Lyons, missionary to the Kingdom of Hawaii
- Elizabeth Perkins, actress
- Samuel Taggart, US congressman
- Judge Francis M. Thompson, (1833-1916) ... | 10,492 |
116772 | Hawley, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hawley,%20Massachusetts | Hawley, Massachusetts
Hawley, Massachusetts
Hawley is a town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 337 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area.
# History.
Hawley was first settled in 1760 as Plantation Number 7, by a group from Hat... | 10,493 |
116772 | Hawley, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hawley,%20Massachusetts | Hawley, Massachusetts
industry. There are a few remaining farms, artisans and small businesses, though most people commute from the town, work from home or work for municipalities. The town has no gas stations, convenience stores, or liquor stores. Hawley does not have a police department, but does have a fire departme... | 10,494 |
116772 | Hawley, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hawley,%20Massachusetts | Hawley, Massachusetts
the west. Hawley is located west of Greenfield, north-northwest of Springfield, and west-northwest of Boston.
Hawley is located among the northern Berkshires, with the northern edge of town falling to the valley of the Deerfield River. Several brooks and the Chickley River flow into the river thr... | 10,495 |
116772 | Hawley, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hawley,%20Massachusetts | Hawley, Massachusetts
northwest corner of town. Between the two forests lies Stump Sprout Cross-Country Ski Area, which also provides other recreational activities off-season. A portion of Berkshire East Ski Area also lies within town, with the base of the area being in Charlemont.
The main road through town is Massac... | 10,496 |
116772 | Hawley, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hawley,%20Massachusetts | Hawley, Massachusetts
Adams. The nearest Amtrak service is in Pittsfield, and the nearest national air service is at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Connecticut.
# Demographics.
As of the census of 2000, there were 336 people, 137 households, and 99 families residing in the town. By population, Hawley... | 10,497 |
116772 | Hawley, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hawley,%20Massachusetts | Hawley, Massachusetts
and 1.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.30% of the population.
There were 137 households out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.0% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.... | 10,498 |
116772 | Hawley, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hawley,%20Massachusetts | Hawley, Massachusetts
median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $38,125, and the median income for a family was $46,875. Males had a median income of $30,833 versus $23,750 for... | 10,499 |
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