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Cambridge, Massachusetts is a unique community in its mix of cultural and social diversity, intellectual vitality and technical innovation. The city is home to internationally-known Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology; over one-fourth of all its residents are students, while one-sixth of all its jobs are in higher education. Yet residents feel that it is far more than a college town.
One of the first towns settled by the 700 Puritan founders of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, the community was established as Newetowne in 1630. Today, world-renowned Harvard Square sits where the original village site once stood. Now the oldest and most prestigious institute of higher education in the United States, Harvard College was founded by the colonial Massachusetts legislature as a training school for ministers in 1636. With the construction of the West Boston Bridge in 1792 and the Canal Bridge in 1809, the city began to grow rapidly, emerging as Boston's largest neighbor by the middle of the 19th century.
The city has long been an industrial innovator, producing America's first factories for ladders, piano keys and waterproof hats. At one point, it was the third largest industrial center in the Commonwealth. Today, former factory buildings which once turned out soap or socks house cutting-edge firms in biotechnology, computer software and other emerging technologies. Close to one-third of Massachusetts biomedical employers resides in the city. Among the city's largest employers is the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), a major research institution at the forefront of international developments in science and technology that is consistently ranked among the top five universities in the nation.
Situated at the heart of New England, the city boasts an assortment of historic architecture, a diverse business climate, unparalleled arts and entertainment options, and easy accessibility to the coast, the mountains and the major cities of the Northeast. Harvard Square offers dozens of fine restaurants, high-end shopping, a wide array of art galleries, cafes and bookstores, a thriving nightlife and an abundance of nearby historic sites, including fabled Harvard Yard. Central Square features a fine selection of ethnic cuisine and some of the region's most popular live music venues, while Kendall Square is home to a stunning array of contemporary architecture, chic cafes and the office towers of several major high-tech and research firms. Over fifty languages may be heard on the streets of the city. Children from 82 different countries of origin attend the public schools. An out-of-town visitor might enjoy a Greek festival or a Caribbean gala on the same weekend and buy Portuguese pastries or fresh fish in one block. Cambridge is the spirited, slightly mischievous side of Boston, located just a bridge away on the other side of the Charles River. Packed with international flair and a youthful vitality, it is a city where the counterculture still lives, classical culture thrives, and multicultural is a way of life.
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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.