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Newton, known as the
Garden City, is located six miles west of
Boston. It lies within the so-called Boston
Basin, a tiny structure of the Appalachian
Mountain Range. Originally a part of Cambridge,
Newton was settled in 1630 and incorporated in
1688 with the first settlement in Newton Corner.
Newton has well
maintained parks, bicycle and fitness trails,
golf courses, a public pool and lake. From July
through October there is an outdoor Farmer's
Market. Newton has a new, state-of-the-art,
award-winning Library, and is home to the
Jackson Homestead Museum, Among the myriad
arts and cultural organizations and activities,
Newton has a Symphony Orchestra, resident
theatre groups and an Arts in the Parks Program.
Newton has an extensive Institutional Network
(I-Net) communications system which connects 63
municipal and institutional buildings, including
all public schools.
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