Paxton #5: Central MA’s Best Communities

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Friday, June 29, 2012

GoLocalWorcester Best Communities Team

Originally part of Leicester and Rutland, #5 Paxton is making plans for the town's 250th anniversary celebration in 2015.  The town, like many others in the area, has its roots in agriculture, but has developped into a rural bedroom community for Worcester.  

Paxton is home to Anna Maria College and to Moore State Park, which has walking trails and an old grist mill, and Treasure Valley Scout Reservation, which is owned by the Boy Scouts Mohegan Council.  

Established: 1765
Population: 4,086
Median household income: $100,333
Median housing price: $199,000

2012 Best Communities rankings
Overall ranking: 5
Affordability ranking: 7
Education ranking: 9
Economic condition ranking: 16
Safety ranking: 1
Arts & Culture ranking: 42
Restaurant ranking: 63

History in a nutshell:

Paxton, an agricultural town, was settled in 1749 and incorporated in 1765. The town is home to a bell, still in use, that was made by Paul Revere.

Famous residents:

Ralph Earl, Painter 

Famous residents source: Wikipedia
Additional reporting by Grace Fenton

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