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West Boylston, Massachusetts was created from parts of Shrewsbury, Lancaster, Sterling, Boylston and Holden. Incorporated in 1808, the town attracted early settlers with its rich soil; residents soon established a number of apple orchards and grain farms.
By 1810 numerous mills were in operation along the Quinapoxit, Still Water and Nashua Rivers. Industry flourished and West Boylston became a thriving manufacturing town. The Central Massachusetts Railroad played an important role in this growth as well, encouraging manufacturing and distribution of business.
West Boylston's history took a dramatic turn with the creation of the Wachusett Reservoir. Over 2,200 acres of the town’s area were acquired by the state, completely eliminating the industrial district and the town center. The entire Beaman Graveyard was moved to the center of town. Buildings, some still in use today, were dragged through the streets. The hauntingly beautiful Old Stone Church is all of the old town center that remains in its original place.
West Boylston today is primarily a residential community with a small manufacturing base. Various businesses located on Route 12 provide needed services and products to residents and surrounding communities. Further from Route 12, West Boylston is dotted with well-kept sub-divisions.
Most of West Boylston's residents work in Worcester or Worcester County. As a suburb of Worcester, West Boylston enjoys easy access to the city's cultural and commercial features. Some town residents say that West Boylston combines the best of both worlds, offering the close-knit feel of a small town within a stone's throw of the city.
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Massachusetts: The Past, Present & Future of Our Country
"Why Massachusetts?"
Why not? Located in the heart of New England, Massachusetts is the region's most popular state. Rich with the history of our country and still on the cutting edge of technology, Massachusetts offers a perfect blend of the past, present and future.
From the stunning seacoast, Cape Cod, the islands and Boston to the peaceful beauty of the Berkshires and the Blue Hills, Massachusetts offers something to everyone! Every year, new residents are drawn to Massachusetts for the diversity of culture and activities available in Boston, the picturesque seaside communities, and the quaint rural towns for which New England is known.
With New Hampshire and Vermont on the northern border, New York to the west, and Connecticut and Rhode Island bordering on the south, Massachusetts is the most centrally located of the New England States. Cape Cod juts out into the Atlantic Ocean on the east like a bent arm, creating an easily recognizable state shape. A day trip to one of Massachusetts' beautiful beaches or islands is easily accessible from any part of the state, as is a trip to the Berkshires in the western part of the state.
For all of these reasons and more, it's easy to see why people are so proud to say they live in Massachusetts!
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Climate:
Massachusetts has four very different seasons. We have beautifully white winters; nature begins to reawaken in the spring; our summers are perfect for lounging at the beach or hiking in the mountains; and our falls boast some of the nation's most beautiful foliage.
Population:
At just under 6.5 million residents, Massachusetts is the most populous of the New England states, with almost 600,000 in Boston alone. As of 2000, the number of residents in Massachusetts ranked us as the 13th largest state in the country.
Government:
The capital of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is Boston, situated on the Atlantic Ocean on the eastern border of the state. The state government has three branches; Executive, Legislative and Judicial, headed by a Supreme Judicial Court.
Taxes:
Massachusetts charges a 5.3% income tax, as well as 5% sales tax and a 5% meals tax, etc.
Licenses and Fees:
Information on how to obtain driver’s licenses, vehicle registration, hunting, fishing and gun permits, boating licenses, marriage licenses and more in the state of Massachusetts.
Education:
In Massachusetts, cities and towns control public schools. The state mandates school systems to operate kindergartens, but does not require children to attend them.