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City of Quincy: Population: 84,080 (2005 estimate +/-6,410)
Government: City Hall: 1305 Hancock St Quincy MA 02169 617-376-1000
Schools: PK-12: Quincy Public Schools. 7 private schools are located in Quincy.
Child Care: 13 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Quincy.
Public Library: Thomas Crane Public Library 40 Washington St 617-376-1301; Quincy Adams Shore Branch 519 Sea St 617-376-1325; North Quincy Branch 381 Hancock St 617-376-1320;
Parks and Recreation: Quincy Recreation Dept 1 Merrymount Parkway
Quincy MA 02170 617-376-1394
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 57/43 Median Rent: $1,035
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $382,300* Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,873**
*2005 Estimate, +/-$16,908 ** 2005 Estimate, +/-$91 ***2005 Estimate, +/-$65
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Town of Brookline: Population: 57,107
Government: Town Hall:
Schools: PK-12: Brookline Public Schools. 11 private schools are located in Brookline.
Child Care: 17 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Brookline.
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: 45/55 Median Rent: $1,262
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $599,500 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,634
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Town of Weymouth: Population: 53,988
Government: Town Hall: 75 Middle St Weymouth MA 02189 781-335-2000
Schools: PK-12: Weymouth Public Schools. 5 private schools are located in Weymouth.
Child Care: 5 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Weymouth.
Public Library: Tufts Library 46 Broad St Weymouth MA 02188 781-337-1402
Parks and Recreation: Weymouth Recreation
Division 1393 Pleasant St East Weymouth MA 02189 781-682-6124
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 67/33 Median Rent: $814
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $182,700 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,333
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Town of Braintree: Population: 33,828
Government: Town Hall: 1 John F Kennedy Memorial Dr Braintree MA 02184 781-794-8000
Schools: PK-12: Braintree Public Schools. 10 private schools are located in Braintree.
Child Care: 10 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Braintree.
Public Library: Thayer Public Library 798 Washington St Braintree MA 02184 781-848-0405 ext 4417
Parks and Recreation: Braintree Parks & Recreation 1 John F Kennedy Memorial Dr
Braintree MA 02184 781-794-8000
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 77/23 Median Rent: $738
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $212,100 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,411
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Town of Randolph: Population: 30,963
Government: Town Hall: 41 S Main St Randolph MA 02368 781-961-0911
Schools: PK-12: Randolph Public Schools. 1 private school is located in Randolph.
Child Care: 6 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Randolph.
Public Library: Turner Free Library 2 N Main St Randolph MA 02368 781-961-0932
Parks and Recreation: Randolph Recreation 1 Turner Lane Randolph MA 02368 781-961-0939
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 72/28 Median Rent: $863
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $161,200 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,321
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Town of Franklin: Population: 29,560
Government: Town Hall: 355 E Central St Franklin MA 02038 508-520-4949
Schools: PK-12: Franklin Public Schools. 1 private school is located in Franklin.
Child Care: 6 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Franklin.
Public Library: Franklin Public Library 118 Main St Franklin MA 02038 508-520-4940
Parks and Recreation: Franklin Recreation Dept Old Town Hall 150 Emmons St (3rd Fl)
Franklin MA 02038 508-520-4909
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 81/19 Median Rent: $677
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $227,100 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,621
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Town of Needham: Population: 28,911
Government: Town Hall: 1471 Highland Ave Needham MA 02492 781-455-7500
Schools: PK-12: Needham Public Schools. 4 private schools are located in Needham.
Child Care: 9 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Needham.
Public Library: Needham Public Library 1139 Highland Ave Needham MA 02494 781-455-7559
Parks and Recreation: Needham Parks and Recreation 1471 Highland Ave Needham MA 02492 781-455-7521
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 81/19 Median Rent: $1,289
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $385,600 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,021
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Town of Norwood: Population: 28,587
Government: Town Hall: 566 Washington St Norwood MA 02062 781-762-1240 (Town Clerk)
Schools: PK-12: Norwood Public Schools. 2 private schools are located in Norwood.
Child Care: 9 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Norwood.
Public Library: Morrill Memorial Library 33 Walpole St, Box 220 Norwood MA 02062 781-769-0200
Parks and Recreation: Norwood Recreation Dept 165 Nahatan St
Norwood MA 02062 781-762-0466
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 57/43 Median Rent: $895
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $219,800 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,395
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Town of Stoughton: Population: 27,149
Government: Town Hall: 10 Pearl St Stoughton MA 02072 781-341-1300
Schools: PK-12: Stoughton Public Schools. 1 private school is located in Stoughton.
Child Care: 5 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Stoughton.
Public Library: Stoughton Public Library 84 Park St Stoughton MA 02072 781-344-2711
Parks and Recreation: Stoughton Recreation Dept 10 Pearl Street Stoughton MA 02072 781-341-1300 ext. 244
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 75/25 Median Rent: $711
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $174,200 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,387
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City of Wellesley: Population: 26,613
Government: City Hall: 525 Washington St Wellesley MA 02482 781-431-1019
Schools: PK-12: Wellesley Public Schools. 4 private schools are located in Wellesley.
Child Care: 1 child care center and/or preschool is located in Wellesley.
Public Library: Wellesley Public Library 530 Washington St Wellesley MA 02482 781-235-1610
Parks and Recreation: Wellesley Recreation 90 Washington St Wellesley MA 02481 781 235-2370
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 83/17 Median Rent: $1,063
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $548,100 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,504
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Town of Milton: Population: 26,062
Government: Town Hall: Town Office Building 525 Canton Ave Milton MA 02186 617-898-4859 (town clerk)
Schools: PK-12: Milton Public Schools. 6 private schools are located in Milton.
Child Care: 7 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Milton.
Public Library: Milton Public Library 476 Canton Ave 617-698-5757; East Milton Branch 334 Edgehill Rd 617-698-1733
Parks and Recreation: Milton Parks and Recreation 525 Canton Ave Milton MA 02186 617-898-4940
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 84/16 Median Rent: $830
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $285,800 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,817
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Town of Marshfield: Population: 24,324
Government: Town Hall: 870 Moraine St Marshfield MA 02050 781-834-5540
Schools: PK-12: Marshfield Public Schools. No private schools are located in Marshfield.
Child Care: 3 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Marshfield.
Public Library: Ventress Memorial Library 15 Library Plaza Marshfield MA 02050 781-834-5535
Parks and Recreation: Marshfield Recreation Dept 76 S River St Marshfield MA 02050 781-834-5543
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 81/19 Median Rent: $767
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $225,200 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,526
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Town of Dedham: Population: 23,464
Government: Town Hall: 26 Bryant St Dedham MA 02026 781-751-9100
Schools: PK-12: Dedham Public Schools. 3 private schools are located in Dedham.
Child Care: 7 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Dedham.
Public Library: Dedham Public Library 43 Church St Dedham MA 02026 781-751-9280
Parks and Recreation: Dedham Park and
Recreation 269 Common St Dedham MA 02026 781-751-9250
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 80/20 Median Rent: $818
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $223,200 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,472
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City of Walpole: Population: 22,824
Government: Town Hall: 135 School St Walpole MA 02081 508-660-7300
Schools: PK-12: Walpole Public Schools. 2 private schools are located in Walpole.
Child Care: 5 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Walpole.
Public Library: Walpole Public Library 65 Common St Walpole MA 02081 508-660-7340
Parks and Recreation: Walpole Recreation Dept Blackburn Hall Walpole MA 02081 508-660-7354
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 85/15 Median Rent: $820
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $245,700 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,631
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Town of Canton: Population: 20,775
Government: Town Hall: Memorial Hall 801 Washington St Canton MA 02021 781-821-5013 (Town Clerk)
Schools: PK-12: Canton Public Schools. 4 private schools are located in Canton.
Child Care: 1 child care center and/or preschool is located in Canton.
Public Library: Canton Public Library 786 Washington St Canton MA 02021 781-821-5027
Parks and Recreation: Canton Recreation 92 Pleasant St (Williams Estate) Canton MA 02021
781-821-5030
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 74/26 Median Rent: $965
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $266,500 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,685
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Town of Middleboro: Population: 19,941
Government: Town Hall: 10 Nickerson Ave Middleboro MA 02346 508-947-0928 (town manager).
Schools: PK-12: Middleboro Public Schools. No private schools are located in Middleboro.
Child Care: 5 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Middleboro.
Public Library: Middleboro Public Library 102 N Main St Middleboro MA 02346 508-946-2470
Parks and Recreation: Middleboro Park Dept Jackson St Middleboro MA 02346 508-946-2440
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 74/26 Median Rent: $681
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $159,200 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,203
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Town of Sharon: Population: 17,408
Government: Town Hall:
Schools: PK-12: Sharon Public Schools. 4 private schools are located in Sharon.
Child Care: 4 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Sharon.
Public Library: Sharon Public Library 11 N Main St Sharon MA 02067 781-784-1578
Parks and Recreation: Sharon Recreation Dept 121 Lakeview St Sharon MA 02067 781-784-1530
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 90/10 Median Rent: $782
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $270,600 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,804
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Town of Foxboro: Population: 16,246
Government: Town Hall: 40 South St Foxboro MA 02035 508-543-1200
Schools: PK-12: Foxborough Public Schools. 1 private school is located in Foxboro.
Child Care: 7 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Foxboro.
Public Library: Boyden Library 10 Bird St Foxboro MA 02035 508-543-1245
Parks and Recreation: Foxboro Recreation Dept 40 South St Foxboro MA 02035
508-543-7255
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 72/28 Median Rent: $801
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $220,600 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,532
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South Weymouth: Population: 15,898 (Zip 02190)
Government: Town Hall: 75 Middle St Weymouth MA 02189 781-335-2000
Schools: PK-12: Weymouth Public Schools. No private schools are located in South Weymouth.
Child Care: 2 child care centers and/or preschools are located in South Weymouth.
Public Library: Fogg Library Branch 1 Columbian Square S. Weymouth MA 02190 781-337-0410
Parks and Recreation: Weymouth Recreation
Division 1393 Pleasant St East Weymouth MA 02189 781-682-6124
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 72/28 Median Rent: $830
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $198,900 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,407
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Town of Bellingham: Population: 15,314
Government: Town Hall: 10 Mechanic St Bellingham MA 02019 508-657-2830 (Town Clerk)
Schools: PK-12: Bellingham Public Schools. No private schools are located in Bellingham.
Child Care: 3 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Bellingham.
Public Library: Bellingham Public Library 100 Blackstone St Bellingham MA 02019 508-966-1660
Parks and Recreation: Bellingham Recreation
200 Wrentham Rd Bellingham MA 02019 508-883-1606
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 84/16 Median Rent: $643
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $158,000 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,258
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East Weymouth: Population: 14,893 (Zip 02189)
Government: Town Hall: 75 Middle St Weymouth MA 02189 781-335-2000
Schools: PK-12: Weymouth Public Schools. No private schools are located in East Weymouth.
Child Care: No child care centers and/or preschools are located in East Weymouth.
Public Library: Franklin Pratt Library 1400 Pleasant St East Weymouth MA 02189 781-337-1677
Parks and Recreation: Weymouth Recreation Division
1393 Pleasant St East Weymouth MA 02189 781-682-6124
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 63/37 Median Rent: $782
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $169,200 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,254
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Town of Westwood: Population: 14,117
Government: Town Hall: 580 High St Westwood MA 02090 781-326-6450
Schools: PK-12: Westwood Public Schools. 1 private school is located in Westwood.
Child Care: 5 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Westwood.
Public Library: Westwood Public Library 668 High St, 781-326-7562; Islington Branch: 280 Washington St, 781-326-5914
Parks and Recreation: Westwood Recreation Dept 200 Nahatan St (Inside H.S.) Westwood MA 02090 781-461-0070
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 89/11 Median Rent: $672
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $360,600 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,857
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Town of Medway: Population: 12,448
Government: Town Hall: 155 Village St Medway MA 02053 508-533-3275
Schools: PK-12: Medway Public Schools. No private schools are located in Medway.
Child Care: 2 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Medway.
Public Library: Medway Public Library 26 High St Medway MA 02053 508-533-3217
Parks and Recreation: Medway Community Education Dept 45 Holliston St Medway MA 02053
508-533-3222 ext 2200
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 84/16 Median Rent: $720
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $233,000 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,611
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Town of Medfield: Population: 12,273
Government: Town Hall: 459 Main St Medfield MA 02052 508-359-8505
Schools: PK-12: Medfield Public Schools. 1 private school is located in Medfield.
Child Care: 2 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Medfield.
Public Library: Medfield Public Library 468 Main St Medfield MA 02052 508-359-4544
Parks and Recreation: Medfield Parks and Recreation 124 North St Medfield MA 02052 508-359-2715
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 86/14 Median Rent: $756
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $358,700 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,077
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Town of Holbrook: Population: 10,785
Government: Town Hall: 50 N Franklin St Holbrook MA 02343 781-767-4314
Schools: PK-12: Holbrook Public Schools. 2 private schools are located in Holbrook.
Child Care: 2 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Holbrook.
Public Library: Holbrook Public Library 2 Plymouth St Holbrook MA 02343 781-767-3644
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 76/24 Median Rent: $703
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $149,600 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,259
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Town of Wrentham: Population: 10,554
Government: Town Hall: 79 South St Wrentham MA 02093 508-384-5400
Schools: PK-6: Wrentham Public Schools. School District. 7:12: King Philip Regional High School District. No private schools are located in Wrentham.
Child Care: 2 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Wrentham.
Public Library: Fiske Public Library 110 Randall Rd Wrentham MA 02093 508-384-5440
Parks and Recreation: Wrentham Recreation Dept Town Hall, 1st Floor 79 South St Wrentham MA
02093 508-384-5427
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 85/15 Median Rent: $695
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $236,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,612
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Town of Norfolk: Population: 10,460
Government: Town Hall: 1 Liberty Lane Norfolk, MA 02056 508-528-1408
Schools: PK-6: Norfolk Public Schools. 7:12: King Philip Regional High School District. No private schools are located in Norfolk.
Child Care: 5 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Norfolk.
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Parks and Recreation: Norfolk Parks and Recreation 1 Liberty Lane, Box 282, Norfolk MA 02056
508-520-1315
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 92/8 Median Rent: $752
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $271,700 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,725
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Town of Millis: Population: 7,902
Government: Town Hall: Veterans Memorial Bldg, 900 Main St Millis MA 02054 508-376-7040
Schools: PK-12: Millis Public Schools. 1 private school is located in Millis.
Child Care: 3 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Millis.
Public Library: Millis Public Library 25 Auburn St Millis MA 02054 508-376-8282
Parks and Recreation: Millis Recreation Dept Veterans Memorial Bldg, Room 128 900 Main
St Millis MA 02054 508-376-7050
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 77/23 Median Rent: $822
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $204,200 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,457
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Town of Plainville: Population: 7,683
Government: Town Hall: 142 South St Plainville MA 02762 508-695-3010
Schools: PK-6: School District. 7:12: King Philip Regional High School District. 1 private school is located in Plainville.
Child Care: 3 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Plainville.
Public Library: Plainville Public Library 198 South St Plainville MA 02762 508-695-1784
Parks and Recreation: Plainville Park Dept 142 South St Plainville MA 02762
508-695-5451
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 72/28 Median Rent: $739
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $181,900 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,316
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Town of Dover: Population: 5,558
Government: Town Hall: 5 Springdale Ave, Box 250 Dover MA 02030 508-785-0032
Schools: PK-12: Dover-Sherborn Regional School District. 1 private school is located in Dover.
Child Care: 3 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Dover.
Public Library: Dover Town Library 56 Dedham St Dover MA 02030 508-785-8113
Parks and Recreation: Dover Park and Recreation 4 Springdale Ave, Box 250 Dover MA 02030 508-785-0032
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 95/5 Median Rent: $1,339
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $592,700 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $2,733
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East Walpole: Population: 3,842 (Zip 02032)
Government: Town Hall: 135 School St Walpole MA 02081 508-660-7300
Schools: PK-12: Walpole Public Schools. No private schools are located in East Walpole.
Child Care: 4 child care centers and/or preschools are located in East Walpole.
Public Library: Walpole Public Library 65 Common St Walpole MA 02081 508-660-7340
Parks and Recreation: Walpole Recreation Dept Blackburn Hall Walpole MA 02081 508-660-7354
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 84/16 Median Rent: $804
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $233,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,594
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North Quincy: See Quincy synopsis for census/housing data.
Government: City Hall: 1305 Hancock St Quincy MA 02169 617-376-1000
Schools: PK-12: Quincy Public Schools. No private schools are located in North Quincy.
Child Care: 1 child care center and/or preschool is located in North Quincy.
Public Library: Thomas Crane Public Library 40 Washington St 617-376-1301; Quincy Adams Shore Branch 519 Sea St 617-376-1325; North Quincy Branch 381 Hancock St 617-376-1320;
Parks and Recreation: Quincy Recreation Dept 1 Merrymount Parkway
Quincy MA 02170 617-376-1394
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Wollaston: See Quincy synopsis for census/housing data.
Government: City Hall: 1305 Hancock St Quincy MA 02169 617-376-1000
Schools: PK-12: Quincy Public Schools. 1 private school is located in Wollaston.
Child Care: 1 child care center and/or preschool is located in Wollaston.
Public Library: Thomas Crane Public Library Quincy Wollaston Branch 41 Beale St Wollaston MA 02170 617-376-1330
Parks and Recreation: Quincy Recreation Dept 1 Merrymount Parkway
Quincy MA 02170 617-376-1394
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