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“Groveland…retains all of the characteristics of a friendly rural town in the setting of a convenient suburb. One long-time local official said, in describing the community, ‘You never feel like a stranger here.’” - http://www.grovelandma.com/Pages/index
About Groveland
Groveland is 31 miles north of Boston. Bordered by West Newbury on the north, Newbury and Georgetown on the east, Boxford on the south, and Haverhill on the west, this bucolic town in northeastern Massachusetts is an easy commute to Boston or Lynn via I-95 and I-495. Groveland’s population is 6,400, with a tax rate of $9.59 per $1,000.
Our Schools
The Pentucket Regional School District promotes “a culture of continuous learning” and serves the towns of Groveland, Merrimac, and West Newbury. Most students attend elementary school in their hometown, which in Groveland is the Dr. Elmer S. Bagnall School (pre-K – 6th grade). The Pentucket Regional Middle School and Pentucket Regional High School are both located in West Newbury. Private schools near Groveland are plentiful, ranging from parochial schools like Sacred Heart School and Solomon Schechter Day School to prep schools like Phillips Academy.
Did you know that…?
- Groveland didn’t become an independent town until September 9, 1850 – an anniversary the town celebrates every year as Groveland Day...
- The town’s motto has long been, “Groveland – A good place to grow.”
- Groveland has an open town meeting, “the fairest form of town government,” according to residents…
- Our town was once known for its shoe industry and textile mills…
- Groveland residents gave more presidential campaign money ($600) to John Kerry than to other White House contenders in 2004...
And did you also know…?
- Groveland’s boating facilities on the Merrimac River are hugely popular, as are the town’s ball fields, picnic areas and parks…
- Groveland is divided into two precincts, Groveland and South Groveland. The "South Side" contains local attractions like Nuns' Hill, the Fertile Crescent, Steve's Corner, and the Morse family household…
Helpful Amesbury links
http://www.grovelandma.com/Pages/index
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