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Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage
Northwest of Boston Real Estate
ACTON TOWN OVERVIEW

Founded in 1735, Acton is primarily a residential town ideally situated half-way between Routes 128 and 495, Massachusetts' major circumferential routes. Meandering country roads, old stone walls, stately antique homesteads, super highways, multiple shopping centers and train service to Boston are just a few features which co-exist in this lovely town. Acton has an excellent, nationally recognized school system and a progressive conservation program. From its Yankee Magazine-ish Main Street to its bustling shopping, recreational, and educational facilities, Acton is a highly desirable place to live.
STATISTICAL
Town Area - 20.29 square miles
County - Middlesex
Population - 18,111 7/21/93
Government - Open Town Meeting

SCHOOLS
Five elementary schools K-6; Raymond J Grey Jr. High 7-8; Acton Boxborough Regional High School 9-12. Minuteman Reg. Vocational Technical High in Lexington 9-12; numerous pre-school, day care, and extended-day school programs. Acton-Boxborough Community Education Program.

MEDICAL FACILITIES
Emerson Hospital is located in Concord. Medical and dental offices located within Acton.

SHOPPING
There are numerous shopping complexes and supermarkets throughout town. Larger malls with popular department/retail stores are located in Burlington and Framingham, MA, and Nashua, NH, all about 20-30 minutes away.

UTILITIES
Electricity - Boston Edison; Gas - Boston Gas; Water - Water District of Acton and a few homes are on private wells. Sewage is private.

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Sports programs and five town playing fields, conservation area, play grounds, public tennis, indoor swimming pool, squash courts, basketball courts, skating and fishing ponds, Arboretum, museums, theaters, choral groups. Skiing, golf, and additional recreational activities available in nearby towns.

PLACES OF WORSHIP
Christian, Congregational (United Ch. of Christ), Quaker, Episcopal, Evangelical, Scientist, Korean, Lutheran, Methodist, Congregational, Baptist, Roman Catholic, and a Synagogue.

DISTANCES
Acton is located in the Rt. 128-495 high-tech corridor on Rt. 2, 25 miles north-west of Boston, 29 miles from Worcester.

TRANSPORTATION
Acton is serviced by the Commuter Rail to Boston's North Station (50 minutes), bus service, limousine, taxis, and van service for residents 60 years of age and older and the handicapped.


 
 

 

Carol Oman, REALTOR

(800) 607-3303 Office
(978) 502-7887 Cell
carol.oman@verizon.net

 

 



Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Coldwell Banker
Residential Brokerage

Wetherbee Plaza
97 Great Rd.
Acton, MA 01720
(800) 607-3303 Office
(978) 264-4831 Fax


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