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City of Brockton: Population: 91,938 (2005 estimate +/-5,037)
Government: City Hall: 45 School St Brockton MA 02301 Community Web Site
Schools: PK-12: Brockton Public Schools. 9 private schools are located in Brockton.
Child Care: 16 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Brockton.
Public Library: Brockton Public Library Main Branch: 304 Main St 508-580-7890; East Branch 54 Kingman St 508-580-7892; West Branch, 540 Forest Ave 508-580-7894
Parks and Recreation: Brockton Parks & Recreation 45 Meadow Lane Brockton MA 02301
508-580-7860
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 57/43 Median Rent: $794
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $281,100* Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,707**
*2005 Estimate, +/-$16,263 ** 2005 Estimate, +/-$81 ***2005 Estimate, +/-$67
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Town of Plymouth: Population: 51,701
Government: Town Hall: 11 Lincoln St Plymouth MA 02360 508-747-1620
Schools: PK-12: Plymouth Public Schools. 1 private school is located in Plymouth.
Child Care: 11 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Plymouth.
Public Library: Plymouth Public Library 132 South St 508-830-4250; Manomet Branch 12 Strand Ave 508-830-4185
Parks and Recreation: Plymouth Recreation 11 Lincoln St Plymouth MA 02360 508-747-1620 ext 137
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 78/22 Median Rent: $747
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $166,300 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,293
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Town of Bridgewater: Population: 25,185
Government: Town Hall: 64 Central Square Bridgewater MA 02324 508-697-0921 (Town Clerk)
Schools: PK-12: Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District. 1 private school is located in Bridgewater.
Child Care: 2 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Bridgewater.
Public Library: Bridgewater Public Library 15 South St Bridgewater MA 02324 508-697-3331
Parks and Recreation: Bridgewater Recreation Dept 90 Cottage St Bridgewater MA 02324 508-697-8020
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 75/25 Median Rent: $754
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $196,800 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,408
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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 Wareham: Population: 20,335
Government: Town Hall: 54 Marion Rd Wareham MA 02571 508-291-3100
Schools: PK-12: Wareham Public Schools. No private schools are located in Wareham.
Child Care: 2 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Wareham.
Public Library: Wareham Free Library 59 Marion Rd Wareham MA 02571 508-295-2343
Parks and Recreation: Wareham Recreation Dept Multi Service Center 48 Marion Rd Wareham MA 02571 508-291-3100, ext 3159
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 76/24 Median Rent: $620
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $121,900 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,053
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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 Hingham: Population: 19,882
Government: Town Hall: 210 Central St Hingham MA 02043 781-741-1410 (Town Clerk)
Schools: PK-12: Hingham Public Schools. 4 private schools are located in Hingham.
Child Care: 5 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Hingham.
Public Library: Hingham Public Library 66 Leavitt St Hingham MA 02043 781-741-1405
Parks and Recreation: Hingham Recreation 210 Central St Hingham MA 02043 781-741-1464
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 86/14 Median Rent: $804
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $351,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,857
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Town of Scituate: Population: 17,863
Government: Town Hall: 600 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy Scituate MA 02066 781-545-8742
Schools: PK-12: School District. 1 private school is located in Scituate.
Child Care: 7 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Scituate.
Public Library: Scituate Town Library 85 Branch St Scituate MA 02066 781-545-8727
Parks and Recreation: Scituate Recreation 606 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy Scituate MA
02066 781-545-8738
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 83/17 Median Rent: $809
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $276,000 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,606
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own of Rockland: Population: 17,670
Government: Town Hall: 242 Union St Rockland MA 02370 781-871-1892 (Town Clerk)
Schools: PK-12: Rockland Public Schools. 1 private school is located in Rockland.
Child Care: 4 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Rockland.
Public Library: Rockland Memorial Library 20 Belmont St Rockland MA 02370 781-878-1236
Parks and Recreation: Rockland Park Department Memorial Park Stadium Rockland MA 02370
781-871-0579
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 73/27 Median Rent: $681
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $162,500 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,228
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Town of Pembroke: Population: 16,927
Government: Town Hall: 100 Center St Pembroke MA 02359 781-293-3893
Schools: PK-12: Pembroke Public Schools. No private schools are located in Pembroke.
Child Care: 4 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Pembroke.
Public Library: Pembroke Public Library 142 Center St Pembroke MA 02359 781-293-6771
Parks and Recreation: Pembroke Recreation Dept 128 Center St Pembroke MA 02359
781-293-3249
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 89/11 Median Rent: $656
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $190,300 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,340
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Town of Abington: Population: 14,605
Government: Town Hall: 500 Gliniewicz Way Abington MA 02351 781-982-2100
Schools: PK-12: Abington Public Schools. 1 private school is located in Abington.
Child Care: 4 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Abington.
Public Library: Abington Public Library 600 Glinewicz Way Abington MA 02351 781-982-2139
Parks and Recreation: Abington Park & Recreation Dept 225 Central St Rear (Mail-Town Hall) Abington MA 02351 781-982-2125
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 72/28 Median Rent: $676
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $178,900 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,337
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Town of Duxbury: Population: 14,248
Government: Town Hall: 878 Tremont St Duxbury MA 02332 781-934-1100
Schools: PK-12: Duxbury Public Schools. 2 private schools are located in Duxbury.
Child Care: 6 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Duxbury.
Public Library: Duxbury Free Library 77 Alden St Duxbury MA 02332 781-934-2721
Parks and Recreation: Duxbury Recreation 878 Tremont St Duxbury MA 02332 781-934-7034
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 89/11 Median Rent: $593
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $345,900 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,923
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Town of Whitman: Population: 13,882
Government: Town Hall: 54 South Ave Whitman MA 02382 781-447-7607
Schools: PK-12: Whitman-Hanson Regional School District. No private schools are located in Whitman.
Child Care: 2 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Whitman.
Public Library: Whitman Public Library 100 Webster St Whitman MA 02382 781-447-7613
Parks and Recreation: Town Park 73 Park Ave Whitman MA 02382
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 72/28 Median Rent: $705
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $156,500 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,304
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Town of Hanover: Population: 13,164
Government: Town Hall: 550 Hanover St Hanover MA 02339 781-826-2691 (Town Clerk)
Schools: PK-12: Hanover Public Schools. 1 private school is located in Hanover.
Child Care: 4 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Hanover.
Public Library: John Curtis Free Library 534 Hanover St Hanover MA 02339 781-826-2972
Parks and Recreation: Hanover Park and Recreation Committee 550 Hanover St Hanover MA
02339 781-826-7529
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 87/13 Median Rent: $569
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $252,600 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,651
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Town of Kingston: Population: 11,780
Government: Town Hall: 26 Evergreen St Kingston MA 02364 781-585-0502 (Town Clerk)
Schools: PK-6: Kingston Public Schools. 7-12: Silver Lake Regional School District. 3 private schools are located in Kingston.
Child Care: 5 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Kingston.
Public Library: Kingston Public Library 6 Green St Kingston MA 02364 781-585-0517
Parks and Recreation: Kingston Recreation Dept Reed Community Bldg 33A Summer St
Kingston MA 02364 781-585-0533
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 82/18 Median Rent: $730
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $201,800 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,435
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Town of Carver: Population: 11,163
Government: Town Hall: 108 Main St Carver MA 02330 508-866-3400
Schools: PK-12: Carver Public Schools. No private schools are located in Carver.
Child Care: 2 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Carver.
Public Library: Carver Public Library 2 Meadowbrook Way Carver MA 02330 508-866-3415
Parks and Recreation: Carver Recreation Committee 108 Main St Carver MA 02330
508-866-3400 ext 53
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 92/8 Median Rent: $750
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $166,200 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,282
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Town of Hull: Population: 11,050
Government: Town Hall: 253 Atlantic Ave Hull MA 02045 781-925-2000
Schools: PK-12: Hull Public Schools. No private schools are located in Hull.
Child Care: 2 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Hull.
Public Library: Hull Public Library 9 Main St Hull MA 02045 781-925-2295
Parks and Recreation: Hull Parks and Recreation 253 Atlantic Ave Hull MA 02045
781-925-2202
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 73/27 Median Rent: $841
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $185,600 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,421
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Town of Lakeville: Population: 9,821
Government: Town Hall: 346 Bedford St Lakeville MA 02347 508-946-8803
Schools: PK-4: Lakeville Public Schools. 5-12: Freetown-Lakeville Regional School District. 1 private school is located in Lakeville.
Child Care: 1 child care center and/or preschool is located in Lakeville.
Public Library: Lakeville Free Public Library 4 Precinct St Lakeville MA 02347 508-947-9028
Parks and Recreation: Lakeville Park Commission 346 Bedford St Lakeville MA 02347
508-946-4221
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 90/10 Median Rent: $806
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $187,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,294
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Town of Hanson: Population: 9,495
Government: Town Hall: 542 Liberty St Hanson MA 02341 781-293-2148
Schools: PK-12: Whitman-Hanson Regional School District. 1 private school is located in Hanson.
Child Care: 3 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Hanson.
Public Library: Hanson Public Library 132 Maquan St Hanson MA 02341 781-293-2151
Parks and Recreation: Hanson Recreation Dept 542 Liberty St Hanson MA 02341
781-293-2333
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 89/11 Median Rent: $681
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $188,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,352
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Town of Halifax: Population: 7,500
Government: Town Hall: 499 Plymouth St Halifax MA 02338 781-294-1316
Schools: PK-12: Halifax Public Schools. No private schools are located in Halifax.
Child Care: 2 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Halifax.
Public Library: Holmes Public Library 470 Plymouth St Halifax MA 02338 781-293-2271
Parks and Recreation: Parks Commission 499 Plymouth St Halifax MA 02338 781-293-1725
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 91/9 Median Rent: $626
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $166,600 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,206
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Town of West Bridgewater: Population: 6,634
Government: Town Hall: 65 N Main St West Bridgewater MA 02379 508-894-1200
Schools: PK-12: West Bridgewater Public Schools. 1 private school is located in West Bridgewater.
Child Care: 3 child care centers and/or preschools are located in West Bridgewater.
Public Library: West Bridgewater Public Library 80 Howard St West Bridgewater MA 02379 508-894-1255
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 86/14 Median Rent: $700
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $173,500 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,271
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Town of Mattapoisett: Population: 6,268
Government: Town Hall: 16 Main St Mattapoisett MA 02739 508-758-4103
Schools: PK-6: Mattapoisett Public Schools. 7-12: Old Rochester Regional School District. No private schools are located in Mattapoisett.
Child Care: 1 child care center and/or preschool is located in Mattapoisett.
Public Library: Mattapoisett Public Library 17 Barstow St Mattapoisett MA 02739 508-758-4171
Parks and Recreation: Mattapoisett Recreation Committee Box 435 Mattapoisett MA 02739
508-758-4100 Ext 227
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 78/22 Median Rent: $768
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $196,600 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,431
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Town of Marion: Population: 5,123
Government: Town Hall: Spring St Marion MA 02738 508-748-3500
Schools: PK-6: Marion Public Schools. 7-12: Old Rochester Regional School District. 1 private school is located in Marion.
Child Care: 3 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Marion.
Public Library: Elizabeth Taber Library 8 Spring St, Box 116, Marion MA 02738 508-748-1252
Parks and Recreation: Marion Recreation Commission Box 539 Marion MA 02738
508-748-2310
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 79/21 Median Rent: $804
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $229,100 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,364
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Town of Rochester: Population: 4,581
Government: Town Hall: Constitution Way Rochester MA 02770 508-763-3871
Schools: PK-6: Rochester Public Schools. 7-12: Old Rochester Regional School District. No private schools are located in Rochester.
Child Care: No child care centers and/or preschools are located in Rochester.
Public Library: Joseph Plumb Memorial Library 17 Constitution Way Rochester MA 02770 508-763-8600
Parks and Recreation: Rochester Park Commission Constitution Way Rochester MA 02770
508-763-3871
Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 93/7 Median Rent: $947
Median Price of Housing (Single Family, Owner-Occupied): $179,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,275
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