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Northshore September 18

Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.

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104 FROM BRENDA FLYNN'S HOME IN STONEHAM'S historic Nobility Hill neighborhood, nearly everything she wants to do is within walking distance, not only for her, but for her two kids, ages 12 and 9, as well. "My children actually do not get in a car most of the week," she says. Instead, they walk or bike between school, home, and the nearby Boys and Girls Club. When school's out they enjoy the incredible array of things Stoneham has to offer, like seeing shows at the Greater Boston Stage Company, where the family has season tickets; having dinner at the new Stones Common House & Kitchen restaurant; browsing the shelves at the Book Oasis bookstore; boating on Spot Pond; and hiking the Middlesex Fells. ey're also great STONEHAM'S NOBILITY HILL F O R YO U N G FA M I L I E S friends with their neighbors (snow day potluck parties, anyone?) and are thrilled about the brand-new Tri-Community Greenway, a paved multi-use greenway path that connects Stone- ham, Winchester, and Woburn. "You could offer me a place with way more land and worth even more and I would refuse to trade," Flynn says. High-performing schools and a storybook town center add to Stoneham's charms for young families. "Houses go on the market here and they're snapped up in under a week," says Dolly Wilson, president of the Stoneham Community Development Corporation. "ey're happy, friendly communities." NEXT STOP: ALONG THE COMMUTER RAIL The MBTA commuter rail connects Boston with points north and is currently installing Positive Train Control technology across all commuter rail lines to improve safety. Hop off at a few stops to check out what's happening. ON THE LOWELL LINE Hike, bike, fish, and boat at the Middlesex Fells Reservation, located about a half-mile from the Winchester Center stop. Explore Cambodia Town in Lowell, sampling Khmer food and learning dance and music with the Angkor Dance Troupe. ON THE HAVERHILL LINE Sample a burger and beer at Wakefield's new gastropub, Public Kitchen. Stroll along the Haverhill Riverfront Boardwalk and stop for a drink at The Tap along the way. ON THE NEWBURYPORT/ ROCKPORT LINE Hop off at the Montserrat stop in Beverly to check out the galleries and exhibitions at the Montserrat College of Art. Visit the Lynn Museum/LynnArts in Lynn to check out the galleries and events, including History and Hops, its annual beer tasting fundraiser, on Friday, September 14. MILL BUILDING REVIVAL IN THE ANDOVERS In the Andovers, mill buildings are continually getting new life. Check out the new home furnishing, gift, and accessory store MAK & Co. at the refurbished RiverBend Mill on Red Spring Road in Andover. Next door, there's Oak & Iron Brewing Company, which features an indoor taproom and outdoor beer garden overlooking the Shawsheen River. Over in North Andover, the historic Davis and Furber Machine Shop has been reimagined as the East Mill and West Mill, two adjacent 500,000-square-foot mixed-use properties that include loft- style apartments, offices, restaurants, and small businesses. View from Middlesex Fells in Stoneham. "IT LOOKS LIKE PICTURE-BOOK NEW ENGLAND." —DOLLY WILSON, PRESIDENT OF THE STONEHAM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION E X P L O R E "When people think of Essex, they usually think of the beauty of the marsh and the bay or the antiques and clams that have made the town famous. Less known is the Wilderness Conservation Area (WCA). The Essex portion of the WCA contains roughly two-thirds of the extensive woodlands connecting Essex and Manchester. This forested land provides wildlife habitat, protects water quality, provides flood prevention, protects biodiversity, and contains miles of trails for public use. The beauty of the expanse of this resource is that it can be accessed from several neighborhoods. Trailheads are located at the end of Pond Street Extension, both ends of Rocky Hill Road, and Andrews Street. Additional trailheads are located on School Street and Pine Street in Manchester." –Michelle Vaillancourt, Executive Director, Manchester-Essex Conservation Trust PHOTOGRAPH BY MICHA WEBER/SHUTTERSTOCK N O R T H S H O R E N E I G H B O R H O O D S STONEHAM MEDIAN HOME PRICE* $ 537,000

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