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Worcester, Massachusetts , known as the Heart of the Commonwealth, is centrally located in Massachusetts. The second largest city in New England, it is the site of a diverse and pioneering economy. The city has evolved from its heavy manufacturing past to new directions in economic enterprise. Biotechnology is a major enterprise within the city, as are eight colleges and a state university medical school.
Originally inhabited by the Pakachoag tribe of the Nipmuc nation, the city was settled by English colonists in 1673. Just two years later, the settlement was burned down during King Philip's War and the remaining colonists killed or driven off the land by indigenous peoples. Resettled and incorporated as the town of Quisigamond in 1684, the community would endure further attacks before a permanent town site was established around Union Hill in 1713. An important munitions depot during the American Revolutionary War, the community grew considerably over the course of the 19th century, when it emerged as a major center for industrial engineering, ironworks and glove manufacture.
Situated at the heart of historic Blackstone Valley, the city of Worcester boasts a diverse economic base, a bounty of historic scenery, countless entertainment options and excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation and leisure. Live entertainment venues include the Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, which features touring Broadway productions and concerts; the Worcester Palladium, which offers musical performances by nationally recognized rock and pop acts; Tuckerman Hall, home of the Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra; and the DCU Center, home of the Worcester Sharks hockey team and a popular venue for major sporting and concert events.
The city is also home to several prestigious colleges and universities, including the College of Holy Cross, New England's oldest Roman Catholic College; Clark University, home to the nation's oldest graduate school; Worcester Polytechnic Institute, a leader in engineering and biotechnology industries; the University of Massachusetts Medical School; and Assumption College, which boasts the city's largest campus.
More than 1200 acres of city-owned parkland are found within the community's 38 square miles. Rolling hills, the historic Blackstone River, numerous lakes and 54 parks, New England's largest urban wildlife sanctuary, a redeveloped downtown and many multicultural neighborhoods comprise the local landscape. Quinsigamond State Park offers a public beach on beautiful Lake Quinsigamond, tennis courts and several regattas and boat racing events throughout the year. Elm Park, founded in 1854 by Frederic Law Olmsted, is one of the oldest public parks in the country, while sprawling Green Hill park sits surrounds one of the city's seven major hills. The city's parklands are among the oldest in the nation, its free public library one of America's oldest, its acclaimed music festival the nation's oldest, and its art museum a gem rivaling those of major urban centers. A tapestry of living history perched at the forefront of American industry and higher education, Worcester is a city proud of its past and secure in its future.
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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.