Harvard

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A well-preserved rural community in Worcester County, 32 miles west of Boston. Rich in history, including Harvard Shaker Village and the transcendentalist Fruitlands Museum. Features Bare Hill Pond (330 acres) for swimming, sailing, and skating, plus over 2,000 acres of conservation land with walking trails. Known for its highly rated public schools and charming town common with Fourth of July parades and Apple Blossom Festival.

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