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Marblehead
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In 2004, Boston Magazine named Marblehead as the biggest “bang
for your buck” in Massachusetts, and it’s easy to see why.
Marblehead is an ideal coastal community rich in history and alive
with culture and beauty. There is something for everyone in
Marblehead and it is the perfect place to call home.
Marblehead’s history:
The town was founded in 1649 as a commercial fishing operation. It
was the home of early colonial industry including rope-making,
sail-making, ship’s block-making and fishing. Touring Marblehead,
one can still observe historic landmarks and architecture from the
early colonial days. Marblehead is known as the “Birthplace of the
American Navy” and is still one of the hottest spots for sailing and
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Marblehead today:
Today, Marblehead is a residential community with a vibrant local
retail economy. Historic Old Town offers unique shopping,
restaurants, and entertainment. In addition to the beautiful beaches
and the bustling harbor, Marblehead hosts a wide range of year-round
community activities including Symphony by the Sea, Summer Jazz
Series, The Festival of Arts, The Great Picnic, and a Christmas
Walk. In addition, Marblehead is proud to offer an outstanding
school system with a new state-of-the-art High School. Marblehead is
located just 16 miles north of Boston and has easy access to Logan
International Airport. It’s no wonder so many families want to call
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Marblehead at a Glance:
Population: 20,204
Area: 4.453 Square miles
Form of Government: Town Meeting
2004 Tax Rate (residential and commercial): $8.42 per $1,000
of assessed value
Single Family Housing Units: 6,070
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Schools: 3 elementary
schools K-4, 2 elementary schools K-2; grades 5-8 in middle school,
grades 9-12 at newly constructed state of the art high school;
expanded facilities for music, fine arts, industrial and practical
arts, physical education, library, cafeteria, and media centers in
all schools. 2 private schools grades N-9.
Shopping and Restaurants:
Numerous small shops, near Vinnin Square (Large shopping plazas);
over 20 restaurants, 15 minutes to the North Shore Shopping Center
and the Liberty Tree Mall.
Transportation: Frequent
commuter rail service to North Station in Boston leaving from
Swampscott and Salem, and MBTA (bus) service to Lynn and Boston
Town Services: Town generated
electricity, gas service to many streets, curb-side trash pick up
and a recycling center, town run sewage and water service, full-time
police force, full-time fire department, ambulance service, and an
excellent public library
Recreation: 7 playgrounds, 11 tennis courts, 8 baseball diamonds
with little league, youth soccer, football, and hockey, and other
organized teams, 1 large and several other beaches, YMCA with day
camp and child care programs, 4 ice skating ponds, 1 bird sanctuary,
acres of conservation land; Rotary Club, Elks, Masons, Women's Club,
Historical Society, Garden Club, League of Women's Voters,
Marblehead Little Theater, Arts Association, Sailing and Yacht
Clubs, Newcomer’s and Natives club, scouting programs, and many
more.
Newcomers and Natives Club: It’s
easy to meet new friends and get involved in the community through
Newcomers and Natives. Newcomers and Natives Club is a non-profit
group created to help connect singles, couples, families, newcomers
and natives alike in Marblehead and Swampscott. The group's mission
is to provide a social network for both new and long time residents
to socialize in a comfortable, casual setting. In addition to
offering a calendar of planned events, NAN offers a number of
special interest groups including: dinner club, book clubs, dining
out club, cooking club, playgroups, sports clubs, and much more. NAN
is open to any resident of Marblehead and Swampscott or the
surrounding area. To learn more, visit NewcomersAndNatives.com.
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