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ne Middleton to point out. Former Celtics great Jo Jo White calls Middleton home, as are a handful of basketball and hockey players. "We have a high quality of life and still have a small town feel. People really like living here," White says. "Plus, the proximity to Boston is our own little secret. I once made it to the Tobin Bridge in 19 minutes without speeding!" Middleton is a hit with families, thanks to its focus on education. The town recently opened the new HoweManning Elementary School, a three-story, 84,500-square-foot facility. Ground has been broken for a new high school that will combine Essex Agricultural & Technical High School with North Shore Technical High School to serve 1,500 students from 17 surrounding towns. In addition, a new private school is also being built near Farmer Brown's Farm Stand on Maple Street. Having a strong school system is certainly a major draw for residents, but visitors flock to Middleton for its culinary delights and outdoor recreation. A good meal isn't hard to find with a dozen or more top choices all within a few miles of each other—Maggie's Farm, Bluefin, Siam Grill 88, and Dailey's Restaurant & Pub. Shopaholics need look no further than the southern stretch of Rt. 114, where popular national stores mix with local home goods and gift shops. When the weather is nice, sometimes the best way to see Middleton is by turning off the engine, grabbing a canoe and a paddle, and floating down the Ipswich River, which meanders south through town. Another option is to lace up the hiking shoes, head to the northern part of town, and follow the trails into Boxford State Forest. The Details Date of Settlement: 1659. Date of Incorporation: 1728. Area: 14.4 square miles. Population: 8,987. Zip Code: 01949. Median Household Income: $81,395. Schools: Fuller Meadow Elementary School, Howe-Manning Elementary School. Notable Residents: Radio host Norm Nathan; former Boston Bruins players Lyndon Byers, P.J. Axelsson, Sergei Samsonov, Kyle McLaren, and Tim Thomas; former Boston Celtics player Jo Jo White. Real Estate median Price: $699,000, 60 Park Ave., 4 beds/2.5 baths, 3,000 square feet, one acre. Agent: Thomas Doyle, Doyle Real Estate high end Price: $1.35 million, 50 N. Liberty St., 3 beds/4 baths, 4,000 square feet, 16 acres. Agent: Mark Wade, Sotheby's Realty 66 nshoremag.com September/October 2013 NSSepOct13_NE_Middleton.indd 66 7/26/13 8:35 AM