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Foxborough, Massachusetts is a growing community known to its residents as "the gem of Norfolk County." The town is the home of the New England Patriots National Football League franchise. The beloved Patriots have played at Foxborough Stadium on Route One since its opening in 1972.
Foxborough Harness Raceway, adjacent to the stadium, is the only New England track that hosts harness racing. This facility has been a fixture since the early 1940s. While Foxborough is proud of these and other high profile businesses, the town also prides itself on its rural atmosphere.
The town has been extremely successful in maintaining its small town image and rural characteristics while providing for significant growth. The 700-acre Foxborough State Forest and an additional 1700 acres owned by the town and scattered throughout the community perpetuate the rural country setting. Foxborough prides itself on a long-standing sense of community rooted in its close-knit neighborhoods.
Civic and sports organizations also play a major role in promoting and maintaining community spirit. Annual festivities include Founder's Day, complete with a parade and high school band, a haunted house and pancake breakfast; events such as this are attended by thousands. The continued success of many fund-raising events is just one example of Foxborough's civic pride.
Residents are particularly proud of the fact that Foxborough High School is renowned for its strong sports tradition, with the football team a perennial contender for the Division Championship.
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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.