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Lynn, Massachusetts is a port city in the historic North Shore region. Just 20 minutes' drive from downtown Boston, the city offers a bounty of historic sites, a newly revitalized downtown, a scenic waterfront, and excellent opportunities for recreation and leisure.
The city was founded in 1629 by colonists from the New England Company. Farming was the cornerstone of the city's economy in its formative years, but the establishment of an ironworks in 1643 ushered in an age of industry.
By the time of the Revolutionary War, several tanneries had sprung up along the city's waterways, and after the MBTA was extended from Boston to Salem in 1837 the city established a factory district to promote growth in the shoe industry. The boots worn by Continental Army soldiers during the Revolutionary War were made here. The Civil War promoted further economic growth as factories sprouted throughout the city, and even the devastating fires of 1869 and 1889, which destroyed many of the factories, couldn't stop its rapid expansion.
At the same time, builders erected extravagant estates along the city's shores, establishing as a major resort area outside of Boston. The construction of the Lynn Shore Drive high rise in 1910 provided vacationers with a bird's-eye view of the area's beautiful coastline. Today the city thrives as an urban center for manufacturing and commerce, and the increasingly diverse population takes pride in its city's history. Popular attractions in the city include the beach, which extends into neighboring Nahant; the 2,100-acre Lynn Woods, New England's largest municipal park and home to abundant wildlife along with such sites as the 48-foot Stone Tower, the Dungeon Rock cave and the Rose Garden; the Memorial Auditorium, which hosts a variety of musical and theatrical performances; the Mary Baker Eddy House, home to the founder of the Church of Christ, Scientist from 1875 to 1881; and Lynn Heritage State Park, which features a boardwalk along the shoreline and a mosaic mural depicting the city's colorful history.
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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.