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Lowell, Massachusetts is the fourth largest city in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Its strategic location at the intersections of Routes 495, 93 and 3 provides excellent access to all points of interest in Massachusetts as well as New Hampshire and Maine.
Originally home to Native Americans of the Penacook (or Merrimack) and Pawtucket tribes, who fished the abundant waters of the Merrimack River, the area was settled as a prayer site by the Reverend John Eliot in 1647. Following a century and a half of incremental British settlement, the community grew around the newly completed Middlesex Canal after its opening in 1803. At 27 miles and 11 locks, the canal provided a link between the Merrimack River and the Mystic River in Charlestown, creating a new trade route between Concord, New Hampshire and Boston, Massachusetts and precipitating the city's emergence as an industrial superpower. With the passage of trade embargoes by the U.S. government after the War of 1812, domestic manufacture of goods flourished; recognizing the industrial potential of the Merrimack River's rushing waters, the Boston Manufacturing Company began construction on the Merrimack and Pawtucket Canals. By 1836, a city had been organized around the new canal system, which powered several textile mills. Over the next several decades, immigrants came in droves to work in the factories, and the city's population topped 100,000 residents by the early 20th century.
The city's residents are proud of the recently established National Park, touted as America's greatest tribute to the Industrial Revolution and the booming textile industry of the 19th century. The rehabilitated mill buildings are complemented by 2 1/2 miles of trolley and canal boat tours and several museums.
The 3200-seat Lowell Auditorium hosts many of the country's best performers at affordable prices. The Merrimack Repertory theater, located in the city's downtown, is one of the few self-sustaining repertory theater groups in the Northeast.
The city's work force is computer-literate and strongly supported by the local school district. The education base also includes Middlesex Community College and the University of Massachusetts at Lowell. The student population further enhances the market for retail businesses in the downtown and surrounding neighborhoods.
This planned urban community is built around the Merrimack River and its diverse canal system, which provided extensive water power to the early manufacturers. Today these water amenities add considerably to the character of the city. Special events of the year include a folk festival which draws over 200,000 people annually, Riverfest, First Night, and the Fourth of July fireworks. With nearly four centuries of rich history and an unmatched quality of life, Lowell offers something for everyone.
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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.