No other region of our country can boast of the variety of recreational, cultural, industrial, and educational opportunities that New England possesses. Active and staid, invigorating and relaxing, ancient and modern, agricultural and industrial, traditional and revolutionary, a land of contrasts. Within the borders of the state are vast ocean beaches and scenic mountains, orchards and silicon valleys, sleepy cow towns and bustling cities. Diverse in culture, lifestyle, commerce and climate.
First settled in the MetroWest area was
Sudbury, by petition with Watertown in 1637, "upon
the river that runs by Concord" for much-needed hayland and pasturage for
cattle in towns crowding Boston. It was the l9th town to be incorporated in
Massachusetts in 1638, with 100 inhabitants and 300 cattle. The first meeting
house was built in 1643, near the current town center of Wayland. In 1656, 13 Sudbury families moving west
looking for more land to own, were granted a plantation called Whipsuppnicke
(now Marlborough) to keep
them from stealing from Indians. During the 18th century, due largely to its
abundant hay fields, Sudbury be came one of the most populous towns in
Middlesex County. Spring floods at the Sudbury River made it difficult for
residents on the west side to reach services, town meetings and church, so in
1723, a western parish formed and a second meeting house was built in what is
now Sudbury Center. In 1775, both towns sent Minutemen to the April 19
battle, alerted by Paul Revere in his famous midnight ride. 1780 found the
settlements divided, called Sudbury and East Sudbury, each much larger than
the original parcel granted.
"The Great Road" (Route 20) was built in 1790, linking Wayland (so named in 1835), Sudbury and Marlborough (a city in 1890) with the road to Albany which now stretches clear across the U.S. With the road came post riders and stagecoaches, the communication lines of our new country, bustling with growth.
The
oldest urban center in the New World, Boston is unique in its history and
composition. Unparalleled cultural and historic institutions, prestigious
universities, a thriving business center, heavily visited tour ist sites and
ethnic neighborhoods all coexist. America's college town, boasting more than
200 institutions of higher learning and many of the world's most respected
colleges, and hosting a student population that keeps the city's outlook
young and fresh against its historic cobblestoned streets. Medical
innovation, high technology, some of the country's oldest and most prosperous
industrial, commercial and financial institutions bolster a thriving economy.
A hotbed of political activity since the Revolution, producing many famed
leaders along the way. An endless variety of museums, theatres, galleries,
and musical venue bring nightlife and cultural pursuits to new heights. And
how about those Red Sox, Celtics, Bruins and Patriots! Cobblestoned streets,
the old brownstones, the wharves, the gold-domed State House, the harbor, the
rowers in the Charles River on a spring morning, Boston's history and beauty
are unmatched.
Just 20 minutes west of this world-class city, Central Massachusetts stretches out largely residential and agricultural. The commute to Boston from here is an easy one, as is the commute to the famed "technology belt of America." Although urban business and entertainment areas are easily accessible, the area retains a relaxed rural and agricultural flavor. 35 miles west of Boston, Worcester, the third-largest city in the state, houses several colleges, museums and businesses.
The Metrowest area lies halfway between Boston and
Worcester, encircled as a hub by routes 128 and 495, and dissected by Route
20. Rich in colonial history, many landmarks still stand. The founding of The
Massachusetts Bay Colony in Plymouth in 1620 by the Pilgrims started it all.
Soon after, the ports of Boston and Salem were settled and grew. The next 16
years, settlers pressed into MetroWest and towns incorporated, approved by
General Court. The Puritan religion bound them together, and settlements
clustered around meeting house/churches divided into parishes. Original town
boundaries were much bigger, but as settlements and communities developed,
they would seek autonomy based on local houses of worship.
For more than a thousand years prior to the European colonists, the area was home to the Nipmuc Indians. The first white settlers were welcomed in 1638, sharing the land with these natives. This was the time of the first Thanksgiving, celebrating life in a bountiful land, not yet owned by man, but as a gift from God. But as time wore on and settlements flourished, the Indians were pushed further and further west, confused by the European's need for boundaries and personal belongings. In the ensuing King Philip War, the Indian uprising named for King Philip, the inevitable clash of cultures became a dangerous reality, and warfare remained a threat to settlers for generations. Some of the local colonial architecture reflects this with secret escape routes and cellars built for hiding.
April 11, '08 - We are pleased to announce that our model unit is now open Thursday through Sunday form 12-3PM. You are invited to take a walk through. Maple Meadows is represented exclusively by Louis B. Stephan of The Prudential Ursula M.Stephan REALTORS.
April 1, '08 - Building 1 is now completed. Just pick your colors.and move in in 30 -60 days! Location Location Location!
March 15, '08 - Building 9 nearing completion with target move in dates scheduled for 60-90 days. Flooring, interior trim & finish completed with still time to pick kitchen and bath vanities and cabinets.
March 1 '08 - See a Google map of the Maple Meadows location:
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July 07 - Download a wonderful article about Maple Meadows from the July 22nd editon of The Daily News!
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