Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
Issue link: http://read.uberflip.com/i/1039010
NORTHSHOREMAG.COM 32 OCTOBER 2018 historic brick buildings. A white church steeple keeps watch over the town common in iconic New England fashion. e striking public library, designed by the same architect who dreamed up Trinity Church in Boston's Copley Square, is in the middle of a $31.5 million modernization and expansion, but passersby can still catch glimpses of the arched windows and elegant stone exterior. Downtown Woburn is known for its incredibly diverse dining offerings. Top-notch burgers and pizza are easy to find, but there are also options for those with more adventur- ous palates. Brazilian churrasco, Indian curries, Chinese dishes featuring hand-pulled noodles, Spanish tapas, Northern Italian pasta dishes, and Korean rice bowls are all available in the space of just a few blocks. e rest of the city is a patchwork of commercial and residential areas. To the west, Cummings Park and West Cummings Park house hundreds of businesses from cleaning services to software firms. Plenty of eateries dot the developments as well; try local chain b.good for flavor-forward burgers and salads made from locally sourced ingredients. To the north, the Woburn Mall, Target, and Lowe's create a weekend errand hot spot. Houses from the modest to the grand occupy neigh- borhoods throughout. Lovers of nature have several options within the city as well. Just outside the city center, Horn Pond offers a destination for relaxing or getting some exercise along miles of wooded trails. Mary Cumming Park, which straddles the border between Woburn and Burlington, offers walking paths and guided nature programs. Entrepreneurs also find Woburn a welcoming place. e city has been rated a BioReady Community by the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council, and the biotechnol- ogy sector is thriving there. Independent businesspeople praise the Rotary Club and the Woburn Business Association for helping forge networks and promote local enterpris- es. "I really like the dynamic," says Tyler Gates, a local financial advisor with Edward Jones. "Once you get embedded in the community and you built that loyalty, you get the utmost respect." Woburn's exceptional sense of community makes it an excellent place to raise a family, say residents both past and present, and local nonprofits and charities play a vital role in connecting and supporting the town, according to Crowley. e recently renovated Boys and Girls Club and the North Suburban YMCA provide resources for fitness, sports, nutrition education, and even homework help. Over the past decade, the city has rebuilt or replaced some of its older schools, cementing its commitment to education. Summer kicks off with the annual Flag Day carnival and fireworks, and in the fall, the annual Halloween parade is a much- anticipated event that draws people from many surrounding towns. Last year, the city commemorated its 375th anniversary with events throughout the year, including community cleanups, baseball games, festivals, and a celebratory gala. "It's a really great family community," says Crowley. Lord Hobo is a local brewer. There are several classically designed buildings in the town. Horn Pond / F A C E S + P L A C E S / PHOTOGRAPHS BY SCOTT MURRY