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Ipswich, Massachusetts is a coastal town in Essex County. Once a thriving mill town, Ipswich today is a culturally and economically diverse community. There are summer communities located on Great Neck, Little Neck and Argilla Road, mixed with year-round residences. Less than an hour's drive from Boston, the community offers an excellent location within easy reach of Maine and New Hampshire, a thriving economy based in tourism and high-tech industry, dozens of historic sites, gorgeous natural scenery, and outstanding recreational opportunities
Founded in 1634, the town boasts a rich and varied history and is distinguished by a large number of 17th and early 18th century homes. An important shallow-water port during the colonial era, the community became a major industrial center by the 19th century as several mills were constructed along the Ipswich River. By the 1950s, the arrival of major highways and railways nearby precipitated a suburban population boom; many residents still commute to Boston by train and automobile.
Among the town's many historical and recreational attractions are Crane Beach, with four miles of sandy waterfront, dunes, and a maritime pitch pine forest criscrossed by five and a half miles of hiking trails; Castle Hill, home to the magnificent 165-acre Crane Estate, which features a towering mansion, a series of ornate terraced gardens, a "casino" pavilion with pool and guest cabanas, and several other striking architectural features overlooking the sea and surrounding salt marshes; and the Ipswich River. Two state forests and parks, three large tracts owned by religious orders and several large farms and estates in open space restrictive covenants provide a rural character to sections of the community. There are 12 churches representing a wide array of different faiths and numerous active social, civic and fraternal organizations.
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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.