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Jamaica Plain (boston), Massachusetts is a historic neighborhood of Boston. Founded by Puritans seeking farmland to the south of Boston, the neighborhood was originally part of the now-defunct town of Roxbury. Nationally known for its gorgeous "Emerald Necklace" of parks, the neighborhood is home to a thriving community of artists, graduate students, political activists and professionals. The local real estate market continues to thrive as dozens of historic homes and commercial buildings are converted into condominiums. Home to dozens of historic sites, this strikingly colorful neighborhood offers affordable housing options, boundless cultural opportunities and a long-standing tradition of civic participation.
Throughout the 18th century, the farms of Jamaica Plain served Boston's rapidly growing population, and a number of wealthy men built estates in the neighborhood. With the arrival of the railroads in the mid-19th century, the neighborhood emerged as one of the nation's first "streetcar suburbs". A small industrial center developed along the new rail line through the Stony Brook valley, with soap factories, chemical factories and tanneries among the new establishments. Several breweries opened in the 1880s, employing large numbers of German and Irish immigrants in the area.
In the late 19th century, Boston's Emerald Necklace of parks was designed and built by Frederick Law Olmsted, with much of the southern section of the connecting parkland in or bordering the neighborhood. Olmsted Park, Jamaica Pond, the Arnold Arboretum and Franklin Park have since been enjoyed by generations of residents and visitors. The largest body of fresh water in the city, Jamaica Pond offers fishing, sailing, and a scenic walking path. The 265-acre Arnold Arboretum features thousands of different species of plants across a gorgeously designed landscape with four greenhouses, a library and an extensive pathway system. Franklin Park is home to the eighteen-hole William J. Devine Golf Course, the open-air "Playhouse in the Park," tennis courts, baseball fields, and the famed Franklin Park Zoo (the largest in New England).
Diversity is the strength of "JP", to which it is lovingly referred by residents. Every ethnicity, socio-economic stratum, and sexual orientation is well represented in this neighborhood sandwiched primarily between Roxbury and Brookline. The rich diversity in JP has created a strong character of social awareness and tolerance among neighbors and residents.
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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.