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City of Lowell: Population: 96,876 (2005 estimate +/-7,857)

Government: City Hall: 375 Merrimack St Lowell MA 01852 978-970-4000

Schools: PK-12: Lowell Public Schools. 14 private schools are located in Lowell.

Child Care: 14 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Lowell.

Public Library: Pollard Memorial Library 401 Merrimack St Lowell MA 01852 978-970-4120

Parks and Recreation: Lowell Parks and Recreation 25 Shattuck St, 3rd Floor Lowell MA 01852 978-970-4175

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 43/57 Median Rent: $850

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $272,100* Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,523**

*2005 Estimate, +/-$16,000 ** 2005 Estimate, +/-$82 ***2005 Estimate, +/-$36

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City of Newton: Population: 82,383 (2005 estimate +/-7,446)

Government: City Hall: 100 Commonwealth Ave Newton MA 02459 617-796-1000

Schools: PK-12: Newton Public Schools. 9 private schools are located in Newton.

Child Care: 5 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Newton.

Public Library: Newton Free Library 330 Homer St Newton Centre MA 02459 617-796-1360

Parks and Recreation: Newton Parks and Recreation Dept 70 Crescent St Newton MA 02459 617-796-1500

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 68/32 Median Rent: $1,258

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $680,700 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,818

*2005 Estimate, +/-$27,882 ** 2005 Estimate, +/-$235 ***2005 Estimate, +/-$142

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City of Cambridge: Population: 81,260 (2005 estimate +/-6,821)

Government: City Hall: 795 Massachusetts Ave Cambridge MA 02139 617-349-4260 (City Clerk)

Schools: PK-12: Cambridge Public Schools. 15 private schools are located in Cambridge.

Child Care: 26 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Cambridge.

Public Library: Cambridge Public Library 359 Broadway (Longfellow School) 617-349-4040; Central Square Branch 45 Pearl St 617-349-4010; O'Connell Branch 48 6th St 617-349-4019; Valente Branch 826 Cambridge St 617-349-4015; Boudreau Branch 245 Concord Ave 617-349-4017; Collins Branch 64 Aberdeen Ave 617-349-4021; O'Neill Branch 70 Rindge Ave 617-349-4023.

Parks and Recreation: Cambridge Recreation Division 51 Inman St, 3rd Floor Cambridge MA 02139 617-349-6228

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 38/62 Median Rent: $1,265

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $527,600 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,070

*2005 Estimate, +/-$74,203** 2005 Estimate, +/-$208 ***2005 Estimate, +/-$55

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City of Somerville: Population: 74,869 (2005 estimate +/-7,946)

Government: City Hall: 93 Highland Ave Somerville MA 92143 617-625-6600

Schools: PK-12: Somerville Public Schools. 4 private schools are located in Somerville.

Child Care: 5 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Somerville.

Public Library: Somerville Public Library Main Library 79 Highland Ave, 617-623-5000; West Branch 40 College Ave (Davis Square), 617-623-5000 ext 2975; East Branch 115 Broadway , 617-623-5000 ext 2970.

Parks and Recreation: Recreation & Youth Dept 19 Walnut St Somerville MA 92143 617-625-6600 ext 2980

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 34/66 Median Rent: $1,223

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $453,200 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,118**

*2005 Estimate, +/-$62,232 ** 2005 Estimate, +/-$259 ***2005 Estimate, +/-$83

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City of Waltham: Population: 59,226

Government: City Hall: 610 Main St Waltham MA 02452 781-314-4000

Schools: PK-12: Waltham Public Schools. 5 private schools are located in Waltham.

Child Care: 9 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Waltham.

Public Library: Waltham Public Library 735 Main St Waltham MA 02451 781-314-3425

Parks and Recreation: Waltham Parks and Recreation 314 Totten Pond Rd Waltham MA 02451 781-314-3475

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 46/54 Median Rent: $869

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $250,800 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,532

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Town of Framingham: Population: 58,161 (2005 estimate +/-5,365)

Government: Town Hall: 150 Concord St Framingham MA 01702 508-532-4851 (Phone Directory) Community Web Site

Schools: PK-12: Framingham Public Schools. 8 private schools are located in Framingham.

Child Care: 17 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Framingham.

Public Library: Framingham Public Library 49 Lexington St 508-879-3570; McAuliffe Branch 10 Nicholas Rd 08-877-3636.

Parks and Recreation: Framingham Park & Recreation 1475 Union Ave Framingham MA 01702 508-532-5960

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 58/42 Median Rent: $1,034

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $374,600 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,922

*2005 Estimate, +/-$13,271 ** 2005 Estimate, +/-$91 ***2005 Estimate, +/-$57

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City of Malden: Population: 56,340

Government: City Hall: 200 Pleasant St Malden MA 02148 781-397-7000

Schools: PK-12: Malden Public Schools. 3 private schools are located in Malden.

Child Care: 6 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Malden.

Public Library: Malden Public Library 36 Salem St Malden MA 02148 781-324-0218

Parks and Recreation: Malden Youth & Recreation Dept 200 Pleasant St, Room 121 Malden MA 02148 781-397-7060

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 43/57 Median Rent: $777

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $176,100 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,321

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City of Medford: Population: 55,765

Government: City Hall: 85 George P. Hassett Dr Medford MA 02155 781-396-5500

Schools: PK-12: Medford Public Schools. 5 private schools are located in Medford.

Child Care: 6 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Medford.

Public Library: Medford Public Library 111 High St Medford MA 02155 781-395-7950

Parks and Recreation: Medford Parks (781-393-2417) & Recreation (781-393-2486) 85 George P. Hassett Dr Medford MA 02155

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 59/41 Median Rent: $819

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $226,800 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,466

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Town of Arlington: Population: 42,389

Government: Town Hall: 730 Massachusetts Ave Arlington MA 02476 781-316-3000

Schools: PK-12: Arlington Public Schools. 7 private schools are located in Arlington.

Child Care: 10 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Arlington.

Public Library: Robbins Library 700 Massachusetts Ave Arlington MA 02476 781-316-3200

Parks and Recreation: Arlington Recreation Division 422 Summer St Arlington MA 02476 781-316-3886

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 59/41 Median Rent: $934

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $283,800 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,725

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Town of Billerica: Population: 38,981

Government: Town Hall: 365 Boston Rd Billerica MA 01821 978-671-0924 (Town Clerk)

Schools: PK-12: Billerica Public Schools. No private schools are located in Billerica.

Child Care: 6 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Billerica.

Public Library: Billerica Public Library 15 Concord Rd. Billerica MA 01821 978-671-0948

Parks and Recreation: Billerica Recreation Dept 248 Boston Rd North Billerica MA 01862 978-671-0921

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 84/16 Median Rent: $897

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $204,600 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,381

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City of Everett: Population: 38,037

Government: City Hall: 484 Broadway Everett MA 02149 617-389-2100

Schools: PK-12: Everett Public Schools. 4 private schools are located in Everett.

Child Care: 4 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Everett.

Public Library: Parlin Memorial Library 410 Broadway 617-394-2300; Shute Memorial Library 781 Broadway 617-394-2308

Parks and Recreation: Everett Recreation Dept 47 Elm St Everett MA 02149 617-394-2381

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 41/59 Median Rent: $729

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $164,500 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,267

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City of Woburn: Population: 37,258

Government: City Hall: 10 Common St Woburn MA 01801 781-932-4400

Schools: PK-12: Woburn Public Schools. 3 private schools are located in Woburn.

Child Care: 9 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Woburn.

Public Library: Woburn Public Library 45 Pleasant St Woburn MA 01801 781-933-0148

Parks and Recreation: Woburn Recreation 10 Common St Woburn MA 01801 781-932-4405

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: Median Rent: $881

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $218,600 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,383

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City of Marlborough: Population: 36,255

Government: City Hall: 140 Main St Marlborough MA 01752 508-460-3775 (City Clerk)

Schools: PK-12: Marlborough Public Schools. 5 private schools are located in Marlborough.

Child Care: 5 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Marlborough.

Public Library: Marlborough Public Library 35 W Main St Marlborough MA 01752 508-624-6900

Parks and Recreation: Marlborough Recreation 239 Concord Rd Marlborough MA 01752 508-624-6925

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 61/39 Median Rent: $811

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $190,600 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,450

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Town of Chelmsford: Population: 33,858

Government: Town Hall: 50 Billerica Rd Chelmsford MA 01824 978-250-5201

Schools: PK-12: Chelmsford Public Schools. No private schools are located in Chelmsford.

Child Care: 12 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Chelmsford.

Public Library: Chelmsford Public Library Main Branch: 25 Boston Rd Chelmsford MA 01824 978-256-5521; McKay Branch: 43 Newfield St, North Chelmsford, 978-251-3212

Parks and Recreation: Chelmsford Recreation: Community Center 1A North Rd Chelmsford MA 01824 978-250-5262

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 84/16 Median Rent: $777

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $213,900 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,520

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City of Watertown: Population: 32,896

Government: City Hall: 149 Main St Watertown MA 02472 617-972-6486 (town clerk)

Schools: PK-12: Watertown Public Schools. 5 private schools are located in Watertown.

Child Care: 9 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Watertown.

Public Library: Watertown Public Library 123 Main St Watertown MA 02472 617-972-6431

Parks and Recreation: Watertown Recreation Dept 149 Main St Watertown MA 02472 617-972-6494

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 47/53 Median Rent: $1,048

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $270,600 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,596

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Town of Natick: Population: 32,170

Government: Town Hall: 13 E Central St Natick MA 01760 508-647-6400

Schools: PK-12: Natick Public Schools. 3 private schools are located in Natick.

Child Care: 12 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Natick.

Public Library: Morse Institute Library 14 E Central St Natick MA 01760 508-647-6520

Parks and Recreation: Natick Parks and Recreation 179 Boden Lane Natick MA 01760 508-647-6530

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 71/29 Median Rent: $873

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $247,800 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,653

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Town of Lexington: Population: 30,355

Government: Town Hall:

Schools: PK-12: Lexington Public Schools. 7 private schools are located in Lexington.

Child Care: 11 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Lexington.

Public Library: Cary Memorial Library 1874 Massachusetts Ave Lexington MA 02420 781-862-6288

Parks and Recreation: Lexington Recreation 1625 Massachusetts Ave Lexington MA 02420 781-862-0500 x262

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 83/17 Median Rent: $1,288

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $417,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,192

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Town of Tewksbury: Population: 28,851

Government: Town Hall: 1009 Main St Tewksbury MA 01876 978-640-4355 (Town Clerk)

Schools: PK-12: Tewksbury Public Schools 2 private schools are located in Tewksbury.

Child Care: 7 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Tewksbury.

Public Library: Tewksbury Public Library 300 Chandler St Tewksbury MA 01876 978-640-4490

Parks and Recreation: Tewksbury Recreation 286 Livingston St Tewksbury MA 01876 978-640-4460

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 89/11 Median Rent: $936

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $200,700 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,425

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Town of Dracut: Population: 28,562

Government: Town Hall: 62 Arlington St Dracut MA 01826 978-452-1908

Schools: PK-12: Dracut Public Schools. No private schools are located in Dracut.

Child Care: 16 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Dracut.

Public Library: Moses Greeley Parker Memorial Library 28 Arlington St Dracut MA 01826 978-454-5474

Parks and Recreation: Dracut Recreation Dept Town Hall Annex 11 Springpark Ave Dracut MA 01826 978-458-4478

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 78/22 Median Rent: $725

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $163,900 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,289

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City of Melrose: Population: 27,134

Government: City Hall: 562 Main St Melrose MA 02176 781-979-4500

Schools: PK-12: Melrose Public Schools. 2 private schools are located in Melrose.

Child Care: 5 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Melrose.

Public Library: Melrose Public Library 69 W Emerson St Melrose MA 02176 781-665-2313

Parks and Recreation: Melrose Recreation Dept 562 Main St Melrose MA 02176 781-979-4701

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 67/33 Median Rent: $760

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City of Wakefield: Population: 24,804

Government: City Hall: 1 Lafayette St Wakefield MA 01880 781-246-6383 (Town Clerk) Community Web Site: Wakefield World

Schools: PK-12: Wakefield Public Schools. 3 private schools are located in Wakefield.

Child Care: 6 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Wakefield.

Public Library: Lucius Beebe Memorial Library 345 Main St Wakefield MA 01880 781-246-6334

Parks and Recreation: Wakefield Recreation Dept 1 Lafayette St Wakefield MA 01880 781-246-6389 (July/August, 9-Noon M-F)

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 72/28 Median Rent: $795

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $242,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,577

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Town of Belmont: Population: 24,194

Government: Town Hall: 455 Concord Ave Belmont MA 02478 617-993-2600

Schools: PK-12: Belmont Public Schools. 4 private schools are located in Belmont.

Child Care: 12 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Belmont.

Public Library: Belmont Public Library 336 Concord Ave, Box 125 Belmont MA 02478 617-489-2000; Benton Branch 75 Oakley Rd, 617-489-2000

Parks and Recreation: Belmont Recreation Homer Building 19 Moore St, Box 56 Belmont MA 02478 617-993-2760

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 61/39 Median Rent: $1,141

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $450,000 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,353

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City of Reading: Population: 23,708

Government: City Hall: 16 Lowell St Reading MA 01867 781-942-9001

Schools: PK-12: Reading Public Schools. 1 private school is located in Reading.

Child Care: 4 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Reading.

Public Library: Reading Public Library 64 Middlesex Ave Reading MA 01867 781-944-0840

Parks and Recreation: Lowell Recreation Division 16 Lowell St Reading MA 01867 781-942-9075

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 82/18 Median Rent: $739

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $271,600 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,656

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Town of Burlington: Population: 22,876

Government: Town Hall: 29 Center St Burlington MA 01803 781-270-1600

Schools: K-12: Burlington Public Schools. 2 private schools are located in Burlington.

Child Care: 7 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Burlington.

Public Library: Burlington Public Library 22 Sears St Burlington MA 01803 781-270-1690

Parks and Recreation: Burlington Recreation Dept Center for Human Services 61 Center St Burlington MA 01803 781-270-1695

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 80/20 Median Rent: $1,061

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $244,800 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,477

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Town of Stoneham: Population: 22,219

Government: Town Hall: 35 Central St Stoneham MA 02180 781-279-2600

Schools: PK-12: Stoneham Public Schools. 2 private schools are located in Stoneham.

Child Care: 2 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Stoneham.

Public Library: Stoneham Public Library 431 Main St Stoneham MA 02180 781-438-1324

Parks and Recreation: Stoneham Recreation 35 Central St Stoneham MA 02180 781-279-2630

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 68/32 Median Rent: $827

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $241,800 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,578**

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Town of Wilmington: Population: 21,363

Government: Town Hall: 121 Glen Rd Wilmington MA 01887 978-658-2030 (Town Clerk)

Schools: PK-12: Wilmington Public Schools. 1 private school is located in Wilmington.

Child Care: 3 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Wilmington.

Public Library: Wilmington Memorial Library 175 Middlesex Ave Wilmington MA 01887 978-658-2967

Parks and Recreation: Wilmington Recreation Dept 121 Glen Rd, Room 8 Wilmington MA 01887 978-658-4270

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 90/10 Median Rent: $948

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $221,900 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,450

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Town of Winchester: Population: 20,810

Government: Town Hall: 71 Mt Vernon St Winchester MA 01890 781-721-7130 (Town Clerk)

Schools: PK-12: Winchester Public Schools. 2 private schools are located in Winchester.

Child Care: 4 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Winchester.

Public Library: Winchester Public Library 80 Washington St Winchester MA 01890 781-721-7171

Parks and Recreation: Winchester Recreation & Community Education 263 Main St Winchester MA 01890 781-721-7125

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 80/20 Median Rent: $1,031

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $421,800 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,233

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Town of Westford: Population: 20,754

Government: Town Hall: 55 Main St Westford MA 01886 978-692-5500 Community Web Site: Westford Web

Schools: PK-12: Westford Public Schools. No private schools are located in Westford.

Child Care: 3 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Westford.

Public Library: J.V. Fletcher Library 50 Main St Westford MA 01886 978-692-5555

Parks and Recreation: Westford Recreation Dept 54 Broadway St Box 2444 Westford MA 01886 978-692-5532

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 92/8 Median Rent: $690

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $278,500 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,768

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Town of Acton: Population: 20,331

Government: Town Hall: 472 Main St Acton MA 01720 978-264-9615 (Town Clerk)

Schools: PK-6: Acton Public Schools. 7-12: Acton-Boxborough Regional High School District. 1 private school is located in Acton

Child Care: 4 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Acton

Public Library: Memorial Library 486 Main St Acton MA 01720 978-264-9615

Parks and Recreation: Acton Recreation 472 Main St Acton MA 01720 978-264-9608

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 76/24 Median Rent: $867

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $332,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,055

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Town of Hudson: Population: 18,113

Government: Town Hall: 78 Main St Hudson MA 01749 978-568-9615 (Town Clerk)

Schools: PK-12: Hudson Public Schools. 1 private school is located in Hudson.

Child Care: 5 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Hudson.

Public Library: Hudson Public Library 3 Washington St (Wood Square at the Rotary) Hudson MA 01749 978-568-9644

Parks and Recreation: Hudson Recreation Division 78 Main St Hudson MA 01749 978-568-8508

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 71/29 Median Rent: $632

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $189,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,386

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Town of Sudbury: Population: 16,841

Government: Town Hall: 322 Concord Rd Sudbury MA 01776 978-443-8891

Schools: PK-8: Sudbury Public Schools. 9-12: Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School District. 3 private schools are located in Sudbury.

Child Care: 14 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Sudbury.

Public Library: Sudbury Public Library 21 Concord Rd Sudbury MA 01776 978-443-1035

Parks and Recreation: Sudbury Recreation 40 Fairbank Rd Sudbury MA 01776 978-443-8049

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 92/8 Median Rent: $756

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $422,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,309

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Town of Ashland: Population: 14,674

Government: Town Hall: 101 Main St Ashland MA 01516 508-881-0100

Schools: PK-12: Ashland Public Schools 2 private schools are located in Ashland.

Child Care: 5 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Ashland.

Public Library: Ashland Public Library 66 Front St Ashland MA 01721 508-881-0134

Parks and Recreation: Ashland Recreation Dept 162 W Union St, Lower Level, Ashland MA 01721 508-881-0105

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 80/20 Median Rent: $824

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $215,100 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,595

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Town of Holliston: Population: 13,801

Government: Town Hall: 703 Washington St Holliston MA 01746 508-429-0601 (Town Clerk)

Schools: PK-12: Holliston Public Schools. No private schools are located in Holliston.

Child Care: 5 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Holliston.

Public Library: Holliston Public Library 752 Washington St Holliston MA 01746 508-429-0617

Parks and Recreation: Holliston Parks and Recreation Dept 100 Linden St Holliston MA 01746 508-429-2149

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 86/14 Median Rent: $738

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $237,100 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,646

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Town of Hopkinton: Population: 13,346

Government: Town Hall: 18 Main St Hopkinton MA 01748 508-497-9710

Schools: PK-12: Hopkinton Public Schools. No private schools are located in Hopkinton.

Child Care: 2 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Hopkinton.

Public Library: Hopkinton Public Library 13 Main St Hopkinton MA 01748 508-497-9777

Parks and Recreation: Hopkinton Park and Recreation Dept 18 Main St Hopkinton MA 01748 508-497-9750

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 90/10 Median Rent: $645

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $314,500 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,944

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Town of Wayland: Population: 13,100

Government: Town Hall: 41 Cochituate Rd Wayland MA 01778 508-358-7701

Schools: PK-12: Wayland Public Schools. No private schools are located in Wayland.

Child Care: 5 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Wayland.

Public Library: Wayland Public Library 5 Concord Rd Wayland MA 01778 508-358-2311

Parks and Recreation: Wayland Park and Recreation Dept 41 Cochituate Rd Wayland MA 01778 508-358-3660

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 92/8 Median Rent: $821

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $391,100 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,297

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Town of Bedford: Population: 12,595

Government: Town Hall: 10 Mudge Way Bedford MA 01730 781-275-1111

Schools: PK-12: Bedford Public Schools. No private schools are located in Bedford.

Child Care: 4 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Bedford.

Public Library: Bedford Free Public Library 7 Mudge Way Bedford MA 01730 781-275-9440

Parks and Recreation: Bedford Recreation Dept 10 Mudge Way Bedford MA 01730 781-275-1392

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 80/20 Median Rent: $980

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $332,800 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,898

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Town of Weston: Population: 11,469

Government: Town Hall: 1 Townhouse Rd, Box 378, Weston MA 02493 781-893-7320

Schools: PK-12: Weston Public Schools. 4 private schools are located in Weston.

Child Care: 8 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Weston.

Public Library: Weston Public Library 87 School St Weston MA 02493 781-893-3312

Parks and Recreation: Weston Recreation Department 20 Alphabet Lane Weston MA 02493 781-529-0203

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 86/14 Median Rent: $780

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $739,200 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $3,329

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West Newton: Population: 11,316 (Zip 02465)

Government: City Hall: 100 Commonwealth Ave Newton MA 02459 617-796-1000

Schools: PK-12: Newton Public Schools. 3 private schools are located in West Newton.

Child Care: No child care centers and/or preschools are located in West Newton.

Public Library: Newton Free Library 330 Homer St Newton Centre MA 02459 617-796-1360

Parks and Recreation: Newton Parks and Recreation Dept 70 Crescent St Newton MA 02459 617-796-1500

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 75/25 Median Rent: $1,178

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $373,900 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,981

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Town of Pepperell: Population: 11,142

Government: Town Hall: 1 Main St Pepperell MA 01463 978-433-0339

Schools: PK-12: North Middlesex Regional School District. 1 private school is located in Pepperell.

Child Care: 1 child care center and/or preschool is located in Pepperell.

Public Library: Lawrence Library 15 Main St Pepperell MA 01463 978-433-0330

Parks and Recreation: Pepperell Recreation 1 Main St Pepperell MA 01463 978-433-1644

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 79/21 Median Rent: $697

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $191,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,371

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Town of Tyngsborough: Population: 11,081

Government: Town Hall: 25 Bryants Lane Tyngsborough MA 01879 978-649-2300

Schools: PK-12: Tyngsborough Public Schools. 2 private schools are located in Tyngsborough.

Child Care: 3 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Tyngsborough.

Public Library: Tyngsborough Public Library 25 Bryants Lane Tyngsborough MA 01879 978-649-7361

Parks and Recreation: Tyngsborough Recreation 25 Bryants Lane Tyngsborough MA 01879 978-649-2300, ext 150

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 84/16 Median Rent: $701

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $210,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,518

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Chestnut Hill: Population: 11,078 (Zip 02467)

Government: Municipal Service Center 870 Hammond St Chestnut Hill MA 02467 617-730-2200

Schools: PK-12: Brookline Public Schools. 5 private schools are located in Chestnut Hill.

Child Care: 3 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Chestnut Hill.

Public Library: Brookline Public Library 361 Washington St Brookline MA 02445 617-730-2370

Parks and Recreation: Brookline Recreation Dept Eliot Recreation Center 133 Eliot St Chestnut Hill MA 02467 617-730-2069

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 67/33 Median Rent: $1,300

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $578,100 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,631

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Town of Maynard: Population: 10,433

Government: Town Hall: 195 Main St Maynard MA 01754 978-897-1003

Schools: PK-12: Maynard Public Schools. 1 private school is located in Maynard.

Child Care: 4 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Maynard.

Public Library: Maynard Public Library 197 Main St Maynard MA 01754 978-897-1010

Parks and Recreation: Maynard Recreation Dept 195 Main St Maynard MA 01754 978-897-1008

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 70/30 Median Rent: $730

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $188,800 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,447

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North Billerica: Population: 9,960 (Zip 01862)

Government: Town Hall: 365 Boston Rd Billerica MA 01821 978-671-0924 (Town Clerk)

Schools: PK-12: Billerica Public Schools. No private schools are located in North Billerica.

Child Care: 3 child care centers and/or preschools are located in North Billerica.

Public Library: Billerica Public Library 15 Concord Rd. Billerica MA 01821 978-671-0948

Parks and Recreation: Billerica Recreation Dept 248 Boston Rd North Billerica MA 01862 978-671-0921

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 80/20 Median Rent: $917

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $209,600 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,356

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Town of Groton: Population: 9,547

Government: Town Hall: 173 Main St Groton MA 01450 978-448-1100 (Town Clerk)

Schools: PK-12: Groton-Dunstable Regional School District. 5 private schools are located in Groton.

Child Care: 1 child care center and/or preschool is located in Groton.

Public Library: Groton Public Library 99 Main St Groton MA 01450 978-448-1167

Parks and Recreation: Groton Recreation 173 Main St Groton MA 01450 978-448-1173

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 84/16 Median Rent: $728

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $278,700 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,748

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Town of Townsend: Population: 9,198

Government: Town Hall: 272 Main St, Box 526, Townsend MA 01469 978-597-1700

Schools: PK-12: North Middlesex Regional School District. No private schools are located in Townsend.

Child Care: 1 child care center and/or preschool is located in Townsend.

Public Library: Townsend Town Library 276 Main St Townsend MA 01469 978-597-1714

Parks and Recreation: Townsend Recreation Commission 101 Main St Townsend MA 01469 978-597-5914

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 84/16 Median Rent: $634

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $159,700 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,208

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North Chelmsford: Population: 8,511 (Zip 01863)

Government: Town Hall: 50 Billerica Rd Chelmsford MA 01824 978-250-5201

Schools: PK-12: Chelmsford Public Schools. 2 private schools are located in North Chelmsford.

Child Care: 2 child care centers and/or preschools are located in North Chelmsford.

Public Library: Chelmsford Public Library Main Branch: 25 Boston Rd Chelmsford MA 01824 978-256-5521; McKay Branch: 43 Newfield St, North Chelmsford, 978-251-3212

Parks and Recreation: Chelmsford Recreation: Community Center 1A North Rd Chelmsford MA 01824 978-250-5262

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 79/21 Median Rent: $765

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $176,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,339

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Town of Littleton: Population: 8,184

Government: Town Hall: 37 Shattuck St Littleton MA 01460 978-952-2314 (Town Clerk)

Schools: PK-12: Littleton Public Schools. 2 private schools are located in Littleton.

Child Care: 7 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Littleton.

Public Library: Reuben Hoar Public Library 41 Shattuck St Littleton MA 01460 978-486-4046

Parks and Recreation: Littleton Parks & Recreation/Community Education 33 Shattuck St (Recreation) Box 1486 (Community Ed) Littleton MA 01460 978-486-3120/1400

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 83/17 Median Rent: $680

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $243,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,633

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Town of Lincoln: Population: 8,056

Government: Town Hall: 16 Lincoln Rd Lincoln MA 01773 781-259-8850

Schools: PK-8: Lincoln Public Schools. 9-12: Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School District 1 private school is located in Lincoln.

Child Care: 1 child care center and/or preschool is located in Lincoln.

Public Library: Lincoln Public Library 3 Bedford Rd Lincoln MA 01773 781-259-8465

Parks and Recreation: Lincoln Recreation: Room 102 Hartwell Main Bldg Lincoln Public Schools Mail: Box 6353, Lincoln, MA 01773 781-259-0784

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 61/39 Median Rent: $950

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $590,300 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,526

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Town of Ayer: Population: 7,287

Government: Town Hall: 1 Main St Ayer MA 01432 978-772-8215 (Town Clerk)

Schools: PK-12: Ayer Public Schools. No private schools are located in Ayer.

Child Care: No child care centers and/or preschools are located in Ayer.

Public Library: Ayer Public Library: 26 E Main St Ayer MA 01432 978-772-8250

Parks and Recreation: Ayer Park and Recreation Dept 1 Main St, 3rd Fl, Ayer MA 01432 978-772-8217

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 56/44 Median Rent: $646

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $171,100 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,174

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Town of Shirley: Population: 6,373

Government: Town Hall: 7 Keady Way Shirley MA 01464 978-425-2600

Schools: PK-12: Shirley Public Schools. No private schools are located in Shirley.

Child Care: 1 child care center and/or preschool is located in Shirley.

Public Library: Hazen Memorial Library 3 Keady Way Shirley MA 01464 978-425-2620

Parks and Recreation: Shirley Recreation Commission 7 Keady Way, 1st Floor (2-4 PM Tues) Shirley MA 01464 978-425-2600

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 70/30 Median Rent: $596

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $163,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,293

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Town of Boxborough: Population: 4,868

Government: Town Hall: 29 Middle Rd Boxborough MA 01719 978-263-1116

Schools: PK-6: Boxborough Public Schools. 7-12: Acton-Boxborough Regional High School District. No private schools are located in Boxborough.

Child Care: 2 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Boxborough.

Public Library: Boxborough Town Library 427 Massachusetts Ave Boxborough MA 01719 978-263-4680

Parks and Recreation: Boxborough Recreation Commission 29 Middle Rd Boxborough MA 01719 978-263-1116

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 71/29 Median Rent: $786

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Town of Carslisle: Population: 4,716

Government: Town Hall: 66 Westford St Carlisle MA 01741 978-369-6155

Schools: PK-8: Carlisle Public Schools. 7-12: Concord-Carlisle Regional High School District No private schools are located in Carlisle.

Child Care: 2 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Carlisle.

Public Library: Carlisle Public Library 22 Bedford Rd Carlisle MA 01741 978-369-4898

Parks and Recreation: Carlisle Recreation 66 Westford St Carlisle MA 01741 978-369-9815

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 94/6 Median Rent: $1,400

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $456,000 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2.570

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Town of Sherborn: Population: 4,200

Government: Town Hall: 19 Washington St Sherborn MA 01770 508-651-7850

Schools: PK-12: Dover-Sherborn Regional School District. 1 private school is located in Sherborn.

Child Care: 3 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Sherborn.

Public Library: Sherborn Public Library 4 Sanger St Sherborn MA 01770 508-653-6770

Parks and Recreation: Sherborn Recreation 19 Washington St Sherborn MA 01770 508-651-7850

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 93/7 Median Rent: $1,032

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $491,200 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,389

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Town of Ashby: Population: 2,845

Government: Town Hall: 895 Main St Ashby MA 01431 978-386-2424 (Town Clerk)

Schools: PK-12: North Middlesex Regional School District. No private schools are located in Ashby.

Child Care: No child care centers and/or preschools are located in Ashby.

Public Library: Ashby Town Library 812 Main St, Box 279, Ashby MA 01431 978-386-5377

Parks and Recreation: Ashby Recreation 895 Main St Ashby MA 01431 No specific recreation dept phone number

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 92/8 Median Rent: $610

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $144,200 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,093

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Town of Dunstable: Population: 2,829

Government: Town Hall: 511 Main St Dunstable MA 01827 978-649-4514

Schools: PK-12: Groton-Dunstable Regional School District. No private schools are located in Dunstable.

Child Care: 1 child care center and/or preschool is located in Dunstable.

Public Library: Dunstable Free Public Library 588 Main St Dunstable MA 01827 978-649-7830

Parks and Recreation: Groton Recreation 173 Main St Groton MA 01450 978-448-1173

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 93/7 Median Rent: $908

Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $266,100 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,693

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