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116784 | South Deerfield, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=South%20Deerfield,%20Massachusetts | South Deerfield, Massachusetts
South Deerfield, Massachusetts
South Deerfield is a census-designated place (CDP) in Deerfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States. It is home to the well-known Yankee Candle Company. At the 2010 census, the population of South Deerfield was 1,880.
South Deerfield is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area.
# History.
The area was once home to the Pocumtuck tribe, who were driven away by settlers relocated in 1673 from Dedham. In retaliation, on September 18, 1675, the Indians attacked and killed Captain Thomas Lathrop and a small force in the Battle of Bloody Brook before being routed by reinforcements. Thereafter called Bloody Brook or Muddy Brook, | 10,600 |
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South Deerfield in 1809 attempted to be set off from Deerfield in part because of the distance to its meetinghouse and in part because of religious differences with its minister, the Reverend Samuel Willard. The grant was refused, and the village remained part of Deerfield, but South Deerfield nevertheless dedicated its own meetinghouse in 1821. Situated beside the Connecticut River, it developed as a small farming community.
There are a variety of retail and service establishments in South Deerfield, including a hardware store, a family restaurant, the Polish American Citizens Club, and a small brewery called Berkshire Brewing Company (BBC). The town's Tilton Library and Frontier Regional | 10,601 |
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High School are also in South Deerfield.
# Geography.
South Deerfield is located at .
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 8.4 km² (3.3 mi²), of which 8.1 km² (3.1 mi²) is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) (3.37%) is water. South Deerfield is drained by the Deerfield and Connecticut rivers.
# Demographics.
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,868 people, 821 households, and 490 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 229.7/km² (594.3/mi²). There were 869 housing units at an average density of 106.9/km² (276.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.68% White, 0.80% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.86% from other races, | 10,602 |
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and 1.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.25% of the population.
There were 821 households out of which 22.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.3% were non-families. 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.84.
In the CDP, the population was spread out with 18.9% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The | 10,603 |
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of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $43,984, and the median income for a family was $65,298. Males had a median income of $37,898 versus $33,661 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $24,144. About 1.3% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over.
# Points of interest.
- Borden Base Line
- Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation
- Yankee Candle Flagship Store
# External links.
- Town of Deerfield
- Deerfield Attractions | 10,604 |
116781 | Shelburne, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Shelburne,%20Massachusetts | Shelburne, Massachusetts
Shelburne, Massachusetts
Shelburne is a town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 1,893 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The village of Shelburne Falls is located partly in Shelburne and neighboring Buckland.
# History.
Shelburne was first settled in 1756 as part of Deerfield, Massachusetts, known then as "Deerfield Northwest". It was initially organized as the district of Shelburne in 1768, named in honor of William Petty, 2nd Earl of Shelburne, an Irish-born British politician, who later served as Prime Minister during the American Revolutionary War. Shelburne was officially incorporated as a | 10,605 |
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town in 1775. Its character has always been two-sided; the main body of town has farmland among the low hills, while the area around Shelburne Falls has mostly been a milling community.
# Geography.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.96%, is water. Shelburne is located in central Franklin County, and is bordered by Colrain to the north, Greenfield to the east, Deerfield to the southeast, Conway to the south, Buckland to the west, and a short, stretch of Charlemont to the northwest. The town's center is located west of Greenfield, north of Springfield, and west-northwest of Boston.
Shelburne lies along the eastern banks | 10,606 |
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of the Deerfield River, which flows along the town's southern and western border. Several brooks feed into the river through the town, flowing down from several low peaks of the foothills of The Berkshires. Massaemett Mountain is the highest point in town, lying just east of Shelburne Falls, and there are several other low peaks, including Greenfield Mountain to the east. Massaemett also is home to two small sections of the town's state forest. In the village of Shelburne Falls are the "Glacial Potholes", a waterfall with many "potholes", traces of large rock activity along the Deerfield River.
Shelburne lies along Massachusetts Route 2, commonly known as the Mohawk Trail, which is the main | 10,607 |
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east-west route through the northern part of Massachusetts. The short, westernmost section of Route 2A connects the highway with the heart of Shelburne Falls, passing into Buckland before finally ending there. Shelburne Falls is also served by Route 112, which follows the river southward before crossing with Route 2A across the 1890 truss bridge into Buckland, where the road bends northward before eventually continuing southward. The nearest expressway, Interstate 91, passes through neighboring Greenfield and Deerfield, and can be accessed along Route 2.
The nearest freight rail service is in Buckland, with the nearest Amtrak service being in Greenfield. There is regional bus service in Greenfield, | 10,608 |
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as well as the Campus West route of the Franklin Regional Transit Authority (FRTA), which extends towards Charlemont with a scheduled stop in Shelburne Falls. The nearest general aviation airport is in nearby Turners Falls, with the nearest national air service being at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Connecticut.
# Demographics.
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,058 people, 834 households, and 517 families residing in the town. By population, Shelburne ranked eighth out of the 26 towns in Franklin County, and 290th out of the 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts. The population density was 88.5 people per square mile (34.2/km²), which ranked tenth in the county and 291st | 10,609 |
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in the Commonwealth. There were 886 housing units at an average density of 38.1 per square mile (14.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.28% White, 0.49% African American, 0.44% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.39% from other races, and 1.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.58% of the population.
There were 834 households out of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.2% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.9% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. | 10,610 |
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The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.86.
In the town, the population was spread out with 21.1% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 29.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.9 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $42,054, and the median income for a family was $51,364. Males had a median income of $39,018 versus $28,550 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,329. About 8.7% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including | 10,611 |
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6.6% of those under age 18 and 17.5% of those age 65 or over.
# Government.
Shelburne employs the open town meeting form of government, and is led by a board of selectmen. All of the town offices, except for the Shelburne Volunteer Fire Department, are located within the area of Shelburne Falls, including the police department (which shares the town hall), a post office (which also serves the Buckland side of Shelburne Falls), and the Arms Library, which is connected to the regional library networks. The town's main cemetery, Arms Cemetery, is also located near Shelburne Falls. The nearest hospital, Franklin Medical Center, is located in Greenfield, as are most of the nearest state offices.
On | 10,612 |
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the state level, Shelburne 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 Hampshire and Franklin Counties. In the Massachusetts Senate, the town is part of the Hampshire and Franklin district, represented by Stan Rosenberg, which includes most of eastern Franklin County and much of eastern Hampshire County. The town is home to the Second Barracks of Troop "B" of the Massachusetts State Police.
On the national level, Shelburne is represented in the United States House of Representatives as part of Massachusetts's 1st congressional district, and has been | 10,613 |
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represented by Richard Neal of Worcester since January 2013. Massachusetts is represented in the United States Senate by senior Senator Elizabeth Warren and junior Senator Ed Markey.
# Education.
Shelburne is a member of the Mohawk Trail Regional School District, which covers six towns on the elementary level and the majority of western Franklin County on the upper levels of education. Buckland-Shelburne Regional Elementary School serves students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grades for the two towns, and students from grades 7-12 attend Mohawk Trail Regional High School in Buckland. There are several private, religious and charter schools located in the Greenfield area, with the most | 10,614 |
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prominent being Deerfield Academy in Deerfield, Northfield Mount Hermon School in Gill and the Academy at Charlemont in Charlemont.
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 University of Massachusetts Amherst. The nearest private colleges, including members of the Five Colleges and Seven Sisters, are located southeast in the Northampton area.
The town is a supporter of the Peaceful Solution Character Education Program.
# Notable residents.
- Augustus O. Dole, Wisconsin State Assemblyman
- William Henry "Bill" Cosby Jr.
- | 10,615 |
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ge, 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 University of Massachusetts Amherst. The nearest private colleges, including members of the Five Colleges and Seven Sisters, are located southeast in the Northampton area.
The town is a supporter of the Peaceful Solution Character Education Program.
# Notable residents.
- Augustus O. Dole, Wisconsin State Assemblyman
- William Henry "Bill" Cosby Jr.
- Mary Phylinda Dole
- Andrew Baker, Founder Hilltowns Putin Friendship Society
Colonel David Wellsbr
# External links.
- Town of Shelburne official website | 10,616 |
116783 | Shutesbury, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Shutesbury,%20Massachusetts | Shutesbury, Massachusetts
Shutesbury, Massachusetts
Shutesbury is a town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 1,810 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area.
# History.
For at least 2,000 years, Nipmuc towns along the Towanucksett and Quinneticut Rivers called the area covering what are now South Shutesbury, NE Amherst and parts of Pelham "Sanakkamak", meaning "difficult land", according to the Indian Land Archives of Springfield (1660–1835), now housed at Cornell University. According to the same archives (pages 31–33), the land was named Sanakkamak "on accord of its many ponds, swamps, and streams" leading to steep slopes of Kunckquatchu | 10,617 |
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(Mt. Toby) and Quaquatchu (Brushy Hill). The northern parts of Shutesbury, as well as parts of Belchertown and Pelham along the former Swift River (now Quabbin Reservoir), were called "Kingyiwngwalak", meaning "Upturned land" due to the heavily titled bedrock of the area and many steep ravines draining to the east and south (Indian Land Archives of Springfield, Cornell Univ.).
Indian Land Deed Archives record that the land was used for hunting, fishing and collecting wild staples, such as chestnuts, hopniss (Indian potato, "Apios americana"), blackberries, blueberries, service berries, sunflower root, and for cutting timber. Sachems holding rights to the land in Shutesbury specifically inserted | 10,618 |
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a clause in the deeds that "they, their descendants and assigns retain the right to hunt, fish and take wood from the lands they have thus deeded, and the English shall not prohibit them from taking wood and fish, and shall be friendly and neighborly toward them" (edited for modern spelling).
Shutesbury was colonized in 1735, when it was called Road Town, because the original request by Colonists to Boston was to build a road in a roadless area. Road Town was officially incorporated as Shutesbury in 1761. The town was renamed in honor of Samuel Shute, former governor. Town building requirements initially required each Colonist family to clear four acres of forest and plant grazing grasses. | 10,619 |
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After the Revolution, the entire area and most of Massachusetts were clear-cut and sheep grazing predominated during the brief textiles boom, which was overshadowed by wool production in the West, Australia, and New Zealand (Massachusetts Historical Preservation Commission publication online). Only after the Civil War period was the area largely reforested. Croplands have shrunk steadily in the period since then, being the most at-risk land category in the Town Master Plan. Post-1960, croplands in Shutesbury saw sharp reduction, while residential has remained the fastest-growing land use type since. Forest cover is the second largest sector of land use loss since 1960 and remains so, after croplands. | 10,620 |
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Population has risen since 1960, with several short periods of population loss.
Shutesbury's zoning laws reflect area concerns about rural status and conservation of resources.
The December 2008 New England ice storm (December 11–12, 2008) coated trees throughout Massachusetts with a ½-inch to 1-inch thick layer of ice. Tree limbs came crashing down on power lines, houses, and cars. The state of Massachusetts declared a state of emergency. Power was out in Shutesbury for up to ten days. The estimated cost of cleaning up ranged from $50,000 to $100,000. The National Guard was called in to help with cleanup. The parts of town along Wendell Road and Pelham Hill Road suffered the most fallen trees.
Shutesbury | 10,621 |
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is home to a planned community based on historic Baker's Farm. Many residents choose Shutesbury for its rural character, and work hard to preserve that character, partly resulting in an extensive Town Master Plan. Shutesbury is one of a very few towns that enjoys actual night darkness, having forgone street lighting. Most of the Eastern third of the town is part of the Quabbin Reservation, with significantly large parcels also composing Shutesbury State Forest. As well, there is currently a proposal to place an additional 2,00 acres of private forestry land into conservation management.
"The Boston Globe" ran a story in 2005 describing Shutesbury and its neighboring town, Leverett, as one of | 10,622 |
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"America's Broadband Black Holes". Shutesbury Town Library not only lends members books, films and videos, but also lends kayaks, life vests, and paddles for use at Lake Wyola.
A 2012 attempt to pass a ballot measure funding erection of a new library for the town resulted in an electoral tie, defeated on appeal. A total of $233,232.93 in personal pledges and grants were raised kickstart the effort. The current library, Shutesbury's first and only, was erected in 1902 and is very small—768 square feet total—and cannot provide modern amenities such as running water.
# Geography.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which are land and (2.06%) is water. | 10,623 |
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Shutesbury lies at the northern end of the western branch of the Quabbin Reservoir. The West Branch of the Swift River still flows through town to the reservoir, and the eastern half of town is defined by the hills leading to the river. The brooks in the eastern part of town lead to this river, while the brooks in the western part of town flow towards the Towanucksett/Fort River. In the northwest corner of town lies Lake Wyola (formerly Locks Pond), bordered on its east end by wetlands. The center of town is dominated by a 1200-foot ridge, and the southwestern part of town grades toward the Connecticut River. A portion of the hills in the eastern part of town are protected as part of the Shutesbury | 10,624 |
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State Forest.
Shutesbury lies along the southern border of Franklin County, along the border of Hampshire County. Shutesbury is bordered by Wendell to the north, New Salem to the east, Pelham to the south, Amherst to the southwest, and Leverett to the west. The town center lies southeast of the county seat of Greenfield, north of Springfield, and west of Boston.
# Transportation.
The town has no Interstate or limited-access highways, lying east of Interstate 91 and south of Massachusetts Route 2. U.S. Route 202, officially dedicated as Daniel Shays Highway, travels along the eastern edge of town. There are no means of mass transit within the town, with the nearest freight railroad passing | 10,625 |
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through Leverett and Amherst and the nearest passenger railway along the Amtrak "Vermonter" line in Northampton.
The nearest general aviation airports are north of the town, in Montague and Orange, with the nearest national air service being at Bradley International Airport in Connecticut.
# Demographics.
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,810 people, 662 households, and 479 families residing in the town. The population density was 68.0 people per square mile (26.3/km²). There were 807 housing units at an average density of 30.3 per square mile (11.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 93.70% White, 1.05% African American, 0.55% Native American, 1.27% Asian, 0.44% from other races, | 10,626 |
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and 2.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.15% of the population.
There were 662 households out of which 44.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.3% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.5% were non-families. Of all households 17.5% were made up of individuals and 3.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.08.
In the town, the population was spread out with 28.6% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 30.8% from 45 to 64, and 5.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The | 10,627 |
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median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $60,438, and the median income for a family was $65,521. Males had a median income of $44,000 versus $32,069 for females. The per capita income for the town was $26,260. About 1.0% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.8% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over.
# Points of interest.
- Lake Wyola State Park
- Morse Hill Outdoor Education Center
- Pine Brook Camp and Conference Center
# External links.
- Town of Shutesbury official website
- Shutesbury | 10,628 |
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rs. For every 100 females, there were 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $60,438, and the median income for a family was $65,521. Males had a median income of $44,000 versus $32,069 for females. The per capita income for the town was $26,260. About 1.0% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.8% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over.
# Points of interest.
- Lake Wyola State Park
- Morse Hill Outdoor Education Center
- Pine Brook Camp and Conference Center
# External links.
- Town of Shutesbury official website
- Shutesbury community website | 10,629 |
116786 | Turners Falls, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Turners%20Falls,%20Massachusetts | Turners Falls, Massachusetts
Turners Falls, Massachusetts
Turners Falls is an unincorporated village and census-designated place in the town of Montague in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 4,470 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area. Its name is generally used as a metonym for the entire town of Montague.
# Geography.
Turners Falls is located at (42.598943, -72.556809).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , of which is land and (17.02%) is water.
# Demographics.
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,441 people, 1,995 households, and 1,153 families residing in the CDP. The population density | 10,630 |
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was 866.0/km² (2,239.0/mi²). There were 2,145 housing units at an average density of 418.3/km² (1,081.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 94.93% White, 0.74% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.97% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 0.79% from other races, and 2.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.49% of the population.
There were 1,995 households out of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.2% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.2% were non-families. 35.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 17.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or | 10,631 |
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older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.87.
In the CDP, the population was spread out with 23.9% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.3 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $24,243, and the median income for a family was $38,041. Males had a median income of $30,997 versus $25,444 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $16,446. About 13.4% of families and 18.9% of the population were below the poverty line, | 10,632 |
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including 28.6% of those under age 18 and 8.9% of those age 65 or over.
# History and Culture.
The village of Turners Falls was founded in 1868 as a planned industrial community according to the plan of Alvah Crocker, a prominent man from Fitchburg who envisioned in the immense power of the waterfalls the means of establishing a great city. Crocker was influenced by other, earlier and successful experiments in Lowell and elsewhere. Crocker's vision was to attract industry to the town by offering cheap hydropower that was made by the harnessing of the Connecticut River, through the construction of a dam and canal. His development concept was to sell mill sites along the power canal to those | 10,633 |
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companies and to sell individual building lots to mill workers who would come to work in the mills. The rest of the village was laid out in a horizontal grid pattern with cross streets numerically. Avenue A, the main commercial district, was designed as a grand tree lined avenue.
The Turners Falls Massacre
The largest of five villages, Turners Falls was named after Captain William Turner, who played a key role in the region's Indian Wars. In 1676, during King Philip's War, Captain Turner led a group of about 160 mounted soldiers from Hadley and made a surprise attack on an Indian encampment located near the falls. The attack on a sleeping village of Native Americans on the Gill side of the | 10,634 |
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Great Falls lasted several hours and resulted in the death of many people including many women and children. The area by the falls was traditionally shared by the Pocumtuk Confederacy, the Narragansetts, the Nipmucs, the Wampanoag, and the Wabanaki tribes because of the abundance of salmon and shad available there.
Of the 160 participants, at least 40 were killed on the retreat. Some got separated from the main body and had to find their way alone; a few were successful while others never returned.
Captain Turner's body was found about a month later and was buried on a bluff west of where he fell. A tablet marks the spot today.
The Turners Falls massacre was called the Battle of Turner's | 10,635 |
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Falls at the time and is often viewed as a turning point in the King Philip's War. As the historian Russell Bourne points out, “After the Peskeompskut massacre, allied sachems openly discussed the strategy of King Phillip, the name given to the Native American leader Metacom, and sending his head to the English as a prelude to peace negotiations”. Within one month of the massacre, the English offensive in the Connecticut Valley ended suddenly. The end of King Philip's War came not long afterward.
In recognition of the tragic nature of the Turners Falls massacre, the Board of Selectmen and Town of Montague, as part of its 250th anniversary, joined with representatives of various Native American | 10,636 |
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tribes on May 19, 2004, in a Reconciliation Day ceremony.
# Historic district.
The central portion of the village is a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places. Known as the Turners Falls Historic District, it is roughly bounded by the Connecticut River, Power Canal, 9th Street and L Street. The Renaissance Community owned several properties and businesses in downtown Turners Falls from 1972 to 1980.
# Points of interest.
- Turners Falls Canal
- Great Falls Discovery Center
- Gill–Montague Bridge
- The Shea Theater
- Turners Falls Bikeway
# Notable residents.
- Robert E. Bourdeau, astrophysicist and Explorer 8 Project Manager
- Rico Brogna, former Major League | 10,637 |
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of interest.
- Turners Falls Canal
- Great Falls Discovery Center
- Gill–Montague Bridge
- The Shea Theater
- Turners Falls Bikeway
# Notable residents.
- Robert E. Bourdeau, astrophysicist and Explorer 8 Project Manager
- Rico Brogna, former Major League baseball player
- Philip H. Hoff (1924-2018), 73rd Governor of Vermont
- Walter Kostanski (1923–2015), Massachusetts state representative and funeral director
# See also.
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Franklin County, Massachusetts
- Renaissance Community
# External links.
- Turners Falls Water Department
- Turners Falls Fire Department
- Great Falls Discovery Center
- Town of Montague
- Shea Theater | 10,638 |
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Wendell, Massachusetts
Wendell is a town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 848 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area.
# History.
Wendell was first settled in 1754 and was officially incorporated in 1781. It was named after Judge Oliver Wendell of Boston. The town center has been listed as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places.
On July 11, 2006, a strong F2 tornado moved through town, starting near Wickett Pond, traveling about , and ending about a half mile east of New Salem Road. The path varied in width from . The tornado knocked down trees, including an old maple tree, | 10,639 |
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whose falling damaged gravestones in a historic cemetery in Wendell Center. While trees were downed and some structures damaged, no one was injured.
# Geography.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 1.15%, is water.
The town has two post offices. One (zip code 01379) is located approximately one mile south of the town center on Lockes Village Road, the other is listed as "Wendell Depot" (zip code 01380)—near the location of the old train station in the days of passenger rail—and the town is often listed as such on maps.
# Wendell State Forest.
Located south of the Millers River, Wendell State Forest covers 7,566 acres of | 10,640 |
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rolling forested hills, streams, ponds, and trails. Purchased in the 1920s the area had been heavily burned during the early 1900s. Some of the park development and most of the road systems are attributed to Civilian Conservation Corps activities in the 1930s. Ruggles Pond is the main day-use area. This 10 acre pond offers crystal clear water for swimming and fishing. Picnic sites and a ball field with a pavilion are located nearby. There is a small boat launching ramp located at the Northern end of Wickett Pond. The Metacomet-Monadnock Trail traverses the forest boundaries and offers a small Adirondack shelter for trail users.
# Demographics.
As of the census of 2000, there were 986 people, | 10,641 |
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378 households, and 224 families residing in the town. The population density was 30.8 people per square mile (11.9/km²). There were 439 housing units at an average density of 13.7 per square mile (5.3/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 92.49% White, 3.45% African American, 0.41% Asian, 1.32% from other races, and 2.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.42% of the population.
There were 378 households out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.7% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.5% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.7% had | 10,642 |
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someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.88.
In the town, the population was spread out with 25.7% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 31.8% from 45 to 64, and 4.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.5 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $43,846, and the median income for a family was $60,147. Males had a median income of $32,639 versus $27,375 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,701. About 5.8% of families and 10.2% | 10,643 |
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of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.2% of those under age 18 and 17.6% of those age 65 or over.
# Politics.
The town provided Green Party nominee Jill Stein with her largest percentage of the vote statewide in the 2016 presidential election. Out of 584 total votes cast in the town, Stein received 48 (8.22 percent, more than five times of her statewide percentage of 1.43). Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton won the town with 402 votes (68.84 percent) over Republican Donald J. Trump, who received 104 votes (17.81 percent). Libertarian Gary Johnson received 21 votes (3.60 percent) and there were nine write-ins (1.54 percent).
# External links.
- Town of Wendell official | 10,644 |
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population were below the poverty line, including 8.2% of those under age 18 and 17.6% of those age 65 or over.
# Politics.
The town provided Green Party nominee Jill Stein with her largest percentage of the vote statewide in the 2016 presidential election. Out of 584 total votes cast in the town, Stein received 48 (8.22 percent, more than five times of her statewide percentage of 1.43). Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton won the town with 402 votes (68.84 percent) over Republican Donald J. Trump, who received 104 votes (17.81 percent). Libertarian Gary Johnson received 21 votes (3.60 percent) and there were nine write-ins (1.54 percent).
# External links.
- Town of Wendell official website | 10,645 |
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Warwick, Massachusetts
Warwick is a town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 780 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area.
# History.
Warwick was first settled in 1739 and was officially incorporated in 1763.
The land that became Warwick was one of four tracts of land established by Massachusetts in 1735 to compensate the descendants of the officers and soldiers who served during the "expedition to Canada" and the Battle of Quebec in 1690. The area was initially called Gardner's Canada and original proprietors were named in 1736. A 1737 owners list names the initial land owners, few of whom appear to have | 10,646 |
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remained to settle the town once it was incorporated in 1763.
It took another 25 years to attract sufficient numbers of settlers to support a town and its minister. In 1760, such numbers were reached and the town hired a young Reverend Lemuel Hedge. The town was formed officially, as Warwick, on February 17, 1763. Its first officers were James Ball (town clerk), Moses Evans, Jeduthan Morse, James Ball (selectman and assessors), Amzi Doolittle (treasurer), Samuel Ball (constable), and James Ball (collector).
As the Revolutionary War approached, the town voted unanimously in favor of independence, although the town minister preached against it. Rev. Lemuel Hedge was barred from leaving the town | 10,647 |
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in July 1775. He died October 15, 1777, the day British General Burgoyne surrendered his troops to the colonists in Saratoga. In 1776, Lieutenant Thomas Rich was selected to represent the town at the General Assembly of Massachusetts.
Shortly before and after the turn of the 19th century, many of Franklin County's old families began to move into Windham County, Vermont, in the generational quest for inexpensive land and frontiers to tame. Among those from Warwick was the Nathan Hastings family who settled in Windham, Vermont, in 1806. They were joined in Windham by others from adjacent villages such as Royalston and that part of Orange now known as the village of North Orange.
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event in Warwick's late 20th century history was the arrival of the Brotherhood of the Spirit Commune, which remained in the area through the 1960s and into the 1970s. The commune was led by Michael Metelica Rapunzel. The population of Warwick was only about 450 then, and hundreds of young people came to Warwick to join the commune. There was some friction in the early days, but townspeople and commune members gradually became more cooperative. The commune left Warwick for good in the 1980s.
# Geography and recreation.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 0.83%, is water. The geography of Warwick is dominated by Mount Grace. | 10,649 |
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This mountain is located in the center of town and has a network of hiking and cross-country ski trails. Most of the mountain is owned by the state (as part of Mount Grace State Forest) and open to the public. The Metacomet-Monadnock Trail passes over the 1617 foot (493m) summit. Approximately a third of the town's land is protected as part of the Warwick State Forest thereby offering a variety of outdoor activities for the public. There are several ponds, some created by dammed brooks in Warwick, including Sheomet Lake, Laurel Lake, Wheeler Reservoir, Richards Reservoir, Hastings Pond and Stevens Swamp, a mosaic of wetlands. A small wildlife management area is also located within town. The | 10,650 |
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Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust, which was founded by Warwick resident Keith Ross in 1986, pays homage to the mountain by dint of its name, though its land protection activities take place in 23 municipalities.
# Transportation.
Warwick lies along the borders of Worcester County, Massachusetts, and Cheshire County, New Hampshire, in the northeast corner of Franklin County. The town center lies nearly northwest of Athol, northeast of the county seat of Greenfield, northwest of Worcester, north-northeast of Springfield and west-northwest of Boston. Warwick is bordered by Winchester and Richmond, New Hampshire, to the north, Royalston (in Worcester County) to the east, Orange to the south | 10,651 |
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and southeast, Erving to the southwest, and Northfield to the west.
Warwick is a fairly isolated town, located east of the nearest exit along Interstate 91 and north of Massachusetts Route 2, the major east-west route through northern Massachusetts. The only state highway through town is Route 78, which passes between Route 2A in Orange and into New Hampshire, heading towards New Hampshire Route 10. There is no rail or bus service within town, the nearest rail service being in Brattleboro, Vermont, along the Amtrak "Vermonter" line. The nearest small airport is the Orange Municipal Airport, with the nearest national air service at Logan Airport in Boston, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport | 10,652 |
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in New Hampshire and Bradley International Airport in Connecticut, all of which are approximately 90 minutes away from the town.
# Economy.
Warwick has home-based businesses. There are farms that produce grass-fed organic dairy products, herbal products, flowers, and vegetables and logging and a few wood shops.
There is a farmer's market on the common on Saturday mornings.
# Demographics.
As of the census of 2000, there were 750 people, 293 households, and 210 families residing in the town. The population density was 20.1 people per square mile (7.8/km²). There were 343 housing units at an average density of 9.2 per square mile (3.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.93% White, | 10,653 |
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0.27% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 1.07% from other races, and 1.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.93% of the population.
There were 293 households out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.4% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% were non-families. 20.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the town, the population was spread out with 24.7% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from | 10,654 |
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rom 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.6 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $42,083, and the median income for a family was $45,795. Males had a median income of $35,125 versus $26,875 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,989. About 5.9% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.6% of those under age 18 and 1.0% of those age 65 or over.
# External links.
- Town of Warwick official website
- Warwick Historical Society
- Franklin County History | 10,655 |
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East Longmeadow, Massachusetts
East Longmeadow is a city in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States situated in the Pioneer Valley region of Western Massachusetts. It has a population of 15,720 at the 2010 census. East Longmeadow is 5 miles southeast of downtown Springfield, 25 miles north of Hartford, 88 miles southwest of Boston, and 142 miles north of New York City.
East Longmeadow is part of the Springfield Metropolitan Statistical Area, directly south of Springfield itself.
East Longmeadow hosts an annual Fourth of July Parade. It is one of the largest Fourth of July parades in western Massachusetts. East Longmeadow High School also serves as host to an annual Fourth of July fireworks | 10,656 |
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display, traditionally held on July 3.
# History.
East Longmeadow was first settled in 1720 and was officially incorporated in 1894. It was famous for its brownstone and redstone quarries. The railroad closed with the industry and the old depot used for storage.
East Longmeadow and Longmeadow compete in an annual Thanksgiving Day football game that routinely attracts a few thousand spectators. The town is also the home to the 2007 Western Massachusetts champions in Varsity High School Baseball, along with the Western Mass champions in Girls Indoor Track in 2010, and 2011.
# Geography.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and (0.31%) | 10,657 |
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is water.
East Longmeadow is bordered by Enfield and Somers, Connecticut, to the south; Hampden to the east; Wilbraham on the northeast; Springfield on the north and northwest; and Longmeadow on the west.
# Demographics.
As of the census of 2010, there were 16,187 people, 5,248 households, and 3,988 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,087.1 people per square mile (419.7/km²). There were 5,363 housing units at an average density of 413.5 per square mile (159.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.52% White, 0.74% African American, 0.04% Native American, 0.88% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.24% from other races, and 0.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino | 10,658 |
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of any race were 0.92% of the population.
There were 5,248 households out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.7% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.0% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.10.
In the town, the population was spread out with 24.8% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there | 10,659 |
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were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $62,680, and the median income for a family was $70,571. Males had a median income of $51,062 versus $32,267 for females. The per capita income for the town was $27,659. About 2.1% of families and 3.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.7% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over.
# Points of interest.
A point of interest in East Longmeadow is Heritage Park. Heritage Park has a body of water with swans and fish, as well as baseball fields, soccer field, play scape, and a picnicking area. Historic places in East Longmeadow include | 10,660 |
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the numerous red and brown sandstone quarries that gave the town its industrial beginnings and from which the original Smithsonian Institution building in Washington was mined, and the Elijah Burt House, The Seward Pease House and the First Congregational Church. br
Another point of interest is the area around the central rotary. Here, there are small shops, including many restaurants such as Koffee Tyme, DeNardo's, Fazio's, Romito & Sons, the Pizza Shoppe, Center Square Grill, Bentley's, and recently The Beer Shop. Also an integral part of East Longmeadow are the many churches, such as St. Michael's (Catholic), St. Paul's (Lutheran), St. Mark's (Episcopal), First Congregational (UCC), First | 10,661 |
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Baptist, Cornerstone Church, East Longmeadow United Methodist, St. Luke's (Greek Orthodox) and many more.
Also, East Longmeadow was home to Milton Bradley Company for many years, and still houses one of their largest facilities after Hasbro bought this corporation in 1984. In 2016 the Hasbro location was purchased by Cartamundi.
# Government.
Until June 30, 2016 East Longmeadow had an annual open town meeting held on the third Monday in May presided over by a town moderator, who also was responsible for appointing the town's Appropriations Committee.
The chief executive board in the town was the Board of Selectmen. It consisted of three popularly elected members who held staggered three-year | 10,662 |
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terms.
Besides this board which also served the role of Fire and Police Commissioners, and the Board of Health, the town had a series of independent Executive Boards. The Boards of Public Works, Planning, Library Trustees, Assessors, a School Committee and an independent yet elected Housing Authority Board. The town also has numerous advisory boards under these various executive boards.
Charter Review Commission: The East Longmeadow Charter Review Commission was elected in April 2015 to review the form of town government and to write a town charter for submission to the voters. This passed in April 2016.
## Town Council.
In June 2016, East Longmeadow elected a 7 Member Town Council.
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Town Councilors are listed below.
In December 2016, the Town Council voted unanimously (7-0) to offer Denise Menard the job of Town Manager. She is the 1st Town Manager in East Longmeadow history.
With the adoption of the new charter, East Longmeadow became a statutory city under Massachusetts state law on July 1, 2016.
## School Committee.
Elected by the voters is a 5-member school committee. They serve staggered 3 year terms.
# Library.
The East Longmeadow public library began in 1896, but in 2004 a new library built and, is now very popular. In fiscal year 2008, the town of East Longmeadow spent 1.4% ($584,361) of its budget on its public library; $38 per person.
# Notable people.
- | 10,664 |
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Kim Adler – Professional bowler, 15 national PWBA titles including the 1999 U.S. Women's Open
- Nick Ahmed – Professional Baseball Player for the Arizona Diamondbacks
- Victoria Aveyard – Writer, author of the popular YA Series, "Red Queen"
- Tim Daggett – Olympic gold medalist
- Joseph Grigely - American visual artist and scholar.
- Erik P. Kraft – Writer, grew up in East Longmeadow, and his novel "Miracle Wimp" is set there
- Kyle Smith – Writer, film critic for the "New York Post", grew up in East Longmeadow.
- Frank Vatrano – Professional Ice Hockey player for the Boston Bruins.
- ”Blind” Mike Geary - Runs social media for Podcast Jesus, Kirk Minihane. Also runs into dumpsters.
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nd his novel "Miracle Wimp" is set there
- Kyle Smith – Writer, film critic for the "New York Post", grew up in East Longmeadow.
- Frank Vatrano – Professional Ice Hockey player for the Boston Bruins.
- ”Blind” Mike Geary - Runs social media for Podcast Jesus, Kirk Minihane. Also runs into dumpsters.
- Kingpin Pete - Notorious drug lord and winner of the JD Power award for Excellence in Customer Service in Narcotic Distribution - 2011.
# References.
- ""East Longmeadow Massachusetts, 1894-1994 : Centennial edition"", Heather Ewell Huntley. (Editor). [East Longmeadow, Mass. : s.n.] : State College, PA : Jostens Printing & Publishing Division, 1994.
# External links.
- Official website | 10,666 |
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New Salem, Massachusetts
New Salem is a town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 990 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area.
# History.
New Salem was first settled in 1737 and was officially incorporated in 1753, named for the settlers from Salem that founded the town. New Salem benefited greatly by the building of the Quabbin Reservoir - though mostly geographically. Prior to its building, New Salem, which has always been the southeast corner of Franklin County, did not extend much further south than the village of Cooleyville, now along U.S. Route 202. However, with the forming of the reservoir, the | 10,667 |
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town received all lands above the water line between the two forks of the reservoir, as it was the only land connection to the peninsula. With its southern borders now following former branches of the Swift River, New Salem now includes most of the former town of Prescott (except for a small corner east of the Middle Branch of the Swift River, which is now in Petersham), and parts of Greenwich and Enfield. (All of the northern half of Prescott had once belonged to New Salem; the southern half was originally part of Pelham, but was annexed to Prescott in the latter nineteenth century.) All the lands gained by the annexation were once part of Hampshire County.
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are off-limits, protected as part of the Quabbin Reservation, which is administered by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR). The Five College Radio Astronomy Observatory, until 2011, lay along what was once the Prescott-Greenwich town line, and researchers from the Five Colleges were allowed access to it. Additionally, members of the Swift River Historical Society take a yearly tour of the area in the peninsula by bus. No other access is permitted.
# Geography.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 23.69%, is water. Because of the lands of the Prescott Peninsula, New Salem is the largest town by area | 10,669 |
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in Franklin County and the largest community by area in western Massachusetts (Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin, and Berkshire counties). It is the twenty-first largest of 351 cities and towns in the Commonwealth. New Salem's modern southern town lines are dictated by the former West and Middle Branches of the Swift River, which are now submerged as part of the Quabbin Reservoir. The land of the two forks of the reservoir is now known as the Prescott Peninsula, containing the highest points in town, at Mount Pleasant and Prescott Hill (the latter of which was part of Pelham). The town owns several islands in the reservoir as well, including those around Russ Mountain and Mount L. Much of the original | 10,670 |
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town land was high ground, sloping down eastward towards the marshes near Lake Rohunta, along the Athol town line. A small section of state forest is located near this lake, with other small sections scattered in the western part of the former town.
New Salem lies at the southeastern corner of Franklin Valley, with its lands extending southward between Hampshire County and Worcester County. The town is bordered by Orange to the north, Athol to the northeast, Petersham to the east, Ware to the south, Belchertown to the southeast, and Pelham, Shutesbury and Wendell to the west. Because of the reservoir, there is no land link between New Salem and Pelham, Belchertown or Ware. From the town common, | 10,671 |
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New Salem lies east-southeast of the county seat of Greenfield, north-northeast of Springfield, northwest of Worcester and west of Boston.
# Transportation.
The town has no interstates or limited-access highways, lying just south of Massachusetts Route 2, the major east–west route through northern Massachusetts. Its easiest access lies along U.S. Route 202, which runs from Pelham in the west and through the town's center before heading north into Orange and towards Route 2. For approximately the last half-mile the route is in New Salem, it is concurrent with Massachusetts Route 122, which enters New Salem through Petersham, heading northwest towards Route 202 before both enter Orange and split | 10,672 |
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shortly thereafter.
The nearest general aviation airport is Orange Municipal Airport to the north, and the nearest national air service can be reached at Bradley International Airport in Connecticut, some south of town.
# Demographics.
As of the census of 2000, there were 929 people, 379 households, and 264 families residing in the town. The population density was 20.7 people per square mile (8.0/km²). There were 422 housing units at an average density of 9.4 per square mile (3.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 95.48% White, 0.75% African American, 0.54% Native American, 0.75% Asian, 0.32% from other races, and 2.15% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.86% | 10,673 |
116779 | New Salem, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=New%20Salem,%20Massachusetts | New Salem, Massachusetts
of the population.
There were 379 households out of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.3% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.88.
In the town, the population was spread out with 24.2% under the age of 18, 3.4% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 32.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.6 males. For | 10,674 |
116779 | New Salem, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=New%20Salem,%20Massachusetts | New Salem, Massachusetts
every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $48,688, and the median income for a family was $54,500. Males had a median income of $38,000 versus $27,188 for females. The per capita income for the town was $23,234. About 3.8% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.8% of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over.
# Notable people.
- Adam Schoenberg (1980-Present), American Composer
- Elisha Hunt Allen (1804–1883), member of the United States Congress from Maine; Consul to Hawaii.
- Shepard Cary (1805-1866), U.S. Representative from Maine.
- Hiram Giles (1820-1895), Wisconsin | 10,675 |
116779 | New Salem, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=New%20Salem,%20Massachusetts | New Salem, Massachusetts
including 8.8% of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over.
# Notable people.
- Adam Schoenberg (1980-Present), American Composer
- Elisha Hunt Allen (1804–1883), member of the United States Congress from Maine; Consul to Hawaii.
- Shepard Cary (1805-1866), U.S. Representative from Maine.
- Hiram Giles (1820-1895), Wisconsin state legislator.
- Joshua Mason Macomber (1811-1881), educator and physician.
- William Stacy (1734–1802) and Benjamin Haskell are two noted New Salem patriots of the American Revolutionary War, honored by the New Salem sesquicentennial commission.
# External links.
- Town of New Salem official website
- Swift River Third Graders Uncover the Quabbin | 10,676 |
116789 | Whately, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Whately,%20Massachusetts | Whately, Massachusetts
Whately, Massachusetts
Whately () is a town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 1,496 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area.
# History.
Whately was first settled in 1672 as a northern section of Hatfield. The town peaceably petitioned for separation from the town because of its relatively long distance from the rest of Hatfield, and was officially incorporated in 1771, named by Governor Thomas Hutchinson for Thomas Whately, a Member of Parliament whose letter to Hutchinson would later be involved in the controversy which brought on Hutchinson's dismissal. Julian Whately, a descendant of Thomas, visited | 10,677 |
116789 | Whately, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Whately,%20Massachusetts | Whately, Massachusetts
the town during the Bicentennial celebration in 1971. Whately was the site of the state's first gin distillery, as well as other small mills, including wool and furniture mills. The town also used the water in town for agricultural pursuits, including dairying and one of the few Sumatran tobacco fields outside of Indonesia.
# Geography.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and , or 2.32%, is water. Whately lies along the southern border of the county, north of Hampshire County, and is bordered by Conway to the northwest, Deerfield to the northeast, Sunderland to the east, Hatfield to the south, and Williamsburg to the west. Whately is | 10,678 |
116789 | Whately, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Whately,%20Massachusetts | Whately, Massachusetts
located south of Greenfield, north of Springfield, and west of Boston.
Whately lies along the western banks of the Connecticut River in the Pioneer Valley. The western part of town is hilly, with the highest point being the Mount Esther. East of the hills, the Mill River flows through town, with some swampland to the east between it and the Great Swamp Brook, a tributary which meets in the town. There is more marshy land in the southeast of town, closer to the Connecticut, and some small ponds between the two. Much of the land around the two rivers is cleared for farmland.
Whately is crossed by Interstate 91, which passes from north to south in the town, and is accessed at Exit 23 by U.S. | 10,679 |
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Route 5 and the concurrently-running Massachusetts Route 10. The combined routes run roughly parallel to the interstate, crossing it twice in the town. In the north of town, a short, 200-yard stretch of Route 116 follows the same road as Routes 5 & 10 before another 400-yard stretch heads east back into the town of Deerfield, a result of the realignment of the route due to the building of the interstate. Whately shared the Pilgrim Airport, a small, general aviation airport, with neighboring Hatfield, but the field was closed and is currently used as farmland. The nearest general aviation airport is Northampton Airport, with the nearest national air service being at Bradley International Airport | 10,680 |
116789 | Whately, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Whately,%20Massachusetts | Whately, Massachusetts
in Windsor Locks, Connecticut.
# Demographics.
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,573 people, 629 households, and 425 families residing in the town. By population, Whately ranked fifteenth of the twenty six towns in Franklin County, and 305th of the 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts. The population density was 78.0 people per square mile (30.1/km²), which ranked twelfth in the county and 297th in the Commonwealth. There were 652 housing units at an average density of 32.3 per square mile (12.5/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.97% White, 0.51% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 0.32% from other races, and 0.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino | 10,681 |
116789 | Whately, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Whately,%20Massachusetts | Whately, Massachusetts
of any race were 1.14% of the population.
There were 629 households out of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.4% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the town, the population was spread out with 21.8% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 29.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there | 10,682 |
116789 | Whately, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Whately,%20Massachusetts | Whately, Massachusetts
were 100.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $58,929, and the median income for a family was $66,488. Males had a median income of $45,208 versus $28,177 for females. The per capita income for the town was $27,826. About 1.8% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.8% of those under age 18 and 2.4% of those age 65 or over.
# Government.
Whately employs the open town meeting form of government, and is led by a board of selectmen and an administrative assistant. The town has its own police, fire and public works departments, as well as its own post office. While most | 10,683 |
116789 | Whately, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Whately,%20Massachusetts | Whately, Massachusetts
state offices and the regional waste management area are based in Greenfield, the town is actually closer to Northampton, the former seat of Hampshire County. The nearest hospital is also in Northampton.
On the state level, Whately is represented in the Massachusetts House of Representatives by the First Franklin district, which includes the southeastern third of Franklin County and towns in north central Hampshire County. In the Massachusetts Senate, the town is represented by the Hampshire and Franklin district, which includes much of eastern Franklin and Hampshire Counties. The town is patrolled by the Whately Police Department, with backup from the Headquarters (Northampton) Barracks of | 10,684 |
116789 | Whately, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Whately,%20Massachusetts | Whately, Massachusetts
Troop "B" of the Massachusetts State Police.
On the national level, Whately is represented in the United States House of Representatives as part of Massachusetts's 2nd congressional district, and is represented by Jim McGovern of Worcester. Massachusetts is represented in the United States Senate by senior Senator Elizabeth Warren and junior Senator Ed Markey.
# Education.
Whately is a member of Frontier Regional and Union 38 School Districts, which also includes Conway, Deerfield and Sunderland. Each town operates its own elementary school, with Whately Elementary School serving the town's students from pre-k through sixth grades. All four towns send seventh through twelfth grade students | 10,685 |
116789 | Whately, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Whately,%20Massachusetts | Whately, Massachusetts
to Frontier Regional High School in Deerfield. There are several private schools in neighboring Deerfield, with more in the Greenfield and Northampton areas.
The nearest community college, Greenfield Community College, is located in Greenfield. The nearest state college is Westfield State University, 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.
# External links.
- Town of Whately official website
# Further reading.
- Temple, Josiah Howard, "History of the town of Whately, Mass: including a narrative of leading events from | 10,686 |
116789 | Whately, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Whately,%20Massachusetts | Whately, Massachusetts
n the Greenfield and Northampton areas.
The nearest community college, Greenfield Community College, is located in Greenfield. The nearest state college is Westfield State University, 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.
# External links.
- Town of Whately official website
# Further reading.
- Temple, Josiah Howard, "History of the town of Whately, Mass: including a narrative of leading events from the first planting of Hatfield : 1660-1871 : with family genealogies", Printed for the town by T.R. Marvin & Son, 1872 | 10,687 |
116802 | Monson Center, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Monson%20Center,%20Massachusetts | Monson Center, Massachusetts
Monson Center, Massachusetts
Monson Center is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Monson in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 2,107 at the 2010 census, out of a total 8,560 people in the town. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area.
# Geography.
Monson Center is in the east-central part of the town of Monson, located at (42.097633, -72.314865). The CDP includes the town center ("Monson"), the adjacent village of South Monson, and rural land to the east and west of the villages. The eastern limit of the CDP is King Street and East Hill Road; the southern limit is Munn Street, Maple Street, and Bliss Street; the western | 10,688 |
116802 | Monson Center, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Monson%20Center,%20Massachusetts | Monson Center, Massachusetts
limit is Ely Road, High Street, and Margaret Street; and the northern limit is Thompson Street, Chestnut Street, and Brimfield Road. The two villages are in the valley of Chicopee Creek, a north-flowing tributary of the Quaboag River. Massachusetts Route 32 (Main Street) runs through the valley and the two villages, leading north to Palmer and south to Stafford Springs, Connecticut.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Monson Center CDP has a total area of , of which , or 0.33%, are water.
# Demographics.
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,103 people, 884 households, and 524 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 238.8/km² (618.6/mi²). There were 931 housing | 10,689 |
116802 | Monson Center, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Monson%20Center,%20Massachusetts | Monson Center, Massachusetts
units at an average density of 105.7/km² (273.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.43% White, 1.14% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.38% from other races, and 1.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.33% of the population.
There were 884 households out of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.0% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.7% were non-families. 34.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average | 10,690 |
116802 | Monson Center, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Monson%20Center,%20Massachusetts | Monson Center, Massachusetts
family size was 3.10.
In the CDP, the population was spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.8 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $40,000, and the median income for a family was $45,795. Males had a median income of $34,375 versus $25,244 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $18,526. About 4.4% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.4% of those under age 18 and 3.3% of those age 65 | 10,691 |
116802 | Monson Center, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Monson%20Center,%20Massachusetts | Monson Center, Massachusetts
ze was 3.10.
In the CDP, the population was spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.8 males.
The median income for a household in the CDP was $40,000, and the median income for a family was $45,795. Males had a median income of $34,375 versus $25,244 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $18,526. About 4.4% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.4% of those under age 18 and 3.3% of those age 65 or over. | 10,692 |
116794 | Chester, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chester,%20Massachusetts | Chester, Massachusetts
Chester, Massachusetts
Chester is a town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States, situated in the western part of the state. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts metropolitan statistical area. The town includes the Chester Factory Village Historic District. The total population was 1,337 in the 2010 census.
# History.
The area opened for settlement in the 1750s as Township No. 9, chartered as Murrayfield on October 31, 1765. The town was incorporated as Chester on February 21, 1783. The Western Railroad (later Boston & Albany Railroad) opened to Chester on May 24, 1841.
# Geography.
Set on the eastern edge of the Berkshires, Chester makes up the northwest corner of Hampden | 10,693 |
116794 | Chester, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chester,%20Massachusetts | Chester, Massachusetts
County. It is bordered by Huntington on the east, Worthington and Middlefield on the north, Becket on the west, and Blandford on the south. Chester is southeast of Pittsfield, northwest of Springfield, west of Boston, southeast of Albany, New York, and northeast of New York City.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which are land and , or 1.56%, are water. It is drained by tributaries of the Westfield River. The West Branch of the Westfield flows through the western and southern parts of town and passes through the village of Chester, while the Middle Branch flows through the northern and eastern parts of the town, passing through the villages of | 10,694 |
116794 | Chester, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chester,%20Massachusetts | Chester, Massachusetts
North Chester and Dayville. The small village of Chester Center occupies high ground between the two river branches. U.S. Route 20 follows the West Branch from the southeast corner of the town to Chester village, then turns west up the valley of Walker Brook on its way to the town of Becket.
# Temperature records.
On August 2, 1975, the temperature in Chester rose to . This remains the hottest temperature ever recorded in the state of Massachusetts, along with a similar reading in New Bedford on the same day. On January 12, 1981, the temperature at Chester fell to , the coldest temperature ever recorded in Massachusetts. Thus, Chester is only one of three places in the United States which | 10,695 |
116794 | Chester, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chester,%20Massachusetts | Chester, Massachusetts
has recorded both of its state's extreme temperatures, the others being Millsboro, Delaware, and Warsaw, Missouri.
# Demographics.
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,308 people, 500 households, and 360 families residing in the town. The population density was 35.6 people per square mile (13.7/km²). There were 580 housing units at an average density of 15.8 per square mile (6.1/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.24% White, 0.15% African American, 0.46% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.31% from other races, and 0.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.30% of the population.
There were 500 households out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living | 10,696 |
116794 | Chester, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chester,%20Massachusetts | Chester, Massachusetts
with them, 60.0% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% were non-families. 21.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the town, the population was spread out with 25.0% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town | 10,697 |
116794 | Chester, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chester,%20Massachusetts | Chester, Massachusetts
was $43,816, and the median income for a family was $51,932. Males had a median income of $38,083 versus $25,789 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,098. About 2.9% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.0% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over.
# Library.
The Chester public library was established in 1894. In fiscal year 2008, the town of Chester spent 1.04% ($28,512) of its budget on its public library—some $22 per person.
# Theater.
Chester is home to Chester Theatre Company, a professional summer theater founded in 1990.
# Notable people.
- Rowland Day, congressman
- Capt. David Shepard, American doctor | 10,698 |
116794 | Chester, Massachusetts | https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chester,%20Massachusetts | Chester, Massachusetts
ongressman
- Capt. David Shepard, American doctor and soldier; an early proponent of inoculation to prevent smallpox
# See also.
- Gateway Regional School District (Massachusetts)
# References.
- "Chester Folks: The Founders of the Town, Their Ancestors and Descendants". Compiled by William S. Mills, 1923; Edited by Charles B. Moore, 1996. Available from the Chester Historical Society
- Chester, MA by Narrative compiled by the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), at MassOnline
# External links.
- Town of Chester official website
- Chester Historical Society
- "MHC Survey Reconnaissance Town Report: Chester", Massachusetts Historical Commission, 1982 | 10,699 |
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