sizzlechest78 t1_j6l9iym wrote on January 31, 2023 at 3:00 AM

Do you have kids? As someone who lives in a town in MA similar to what your looking for a lot of the community is based around the kids/school/sports/extracurricular activities.

Cbos15111 t1_j6la1tm wrote on January 31, 2023 at 3:04 AM

We’re about to have kids, and i love having places to take my nieces and nephews so I’m definitely interested in towns who have a lot of activities for the kids!

newestJourney t1_j6laxkc wrote on January 31, 2023 at 3:11 AM

Since you're about to have kids, I'd highly recommend thinking about being near enough to family if you need a sitter, etc. All of the ideas of an ideal place to live are fun to consider, but the reality of life with kids also has its own requirements.

isaikya t1_j6ldxuq wrote on January 31, 2023 at 3:34 AM

Acton has a great library and a Discovery Museum for the kids.

sizzlechest78 t1_j6ldbs3 wrote on January 31, 2023 at 3:29 AM

I'm a bit south of NH in Georgetown. Super kid friendly. Groveland, Rowley and Newbury/West Newbury are similar. Boxford or Topsfield if you want to spend the $$.