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Arlington Massachusetts,
founded over 350 years ago, remains proud of its history, even as it has
grown into a thoroughly modern community. The birthplace of Uncle Sam,
the location of the first public children's library, and the site of most
of the fighting when the British marched through it returning from the
Old North Bridge at the start of the Revolutionary War, Arlington has preserved
many of its historical buildings and even recreated its town common.
Once a thriving agriculture and mill
town, Arlington's excellent access to metropolitan Boston has made it a
very desirable place to live. Its diverse population has demanded good
schools and recreation facilities which has made it attractive to families.
Commercial development centers along Massachusetts Avenue which traverses
the Mill Brook valley.
Residences are located on the flat
former agricultural land in East Arlington or on the slopes on either side
of the east-west "Mass Ave" corridor. Townspeople have recently instituted
a visioning process to articulate the community's goals as it continues
to adapt to ever changing times. Population diversity, education, business,
care for the environment, encouragement of culture, and citizen involvement
have been reaffirmed.
Arlington is located in Eastern Massachusetts,
bordered by Winchester on the north, Medford and Somerville on the east,
Cambridge and Belmont on the south, and Lexington on the west. Arlington
is 6 miles west of Boston, 19 miles south of Lowell, 39 miles east of Fitchburg. |