Newton Centre, Massachusetts Explained

Official Name:Newton Centre, Massachusetts
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:Boston Metro#Massachusetts
Pushpin Label:Newton Centre
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Massachusetts
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Middlesex
Subdivision Type3:City
Subdivision Name3:Newton
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation Ft:300
Coordinates:42.3306°N -71.1944°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP Code
Postal Code:02459
Area Code:617

Newton Centre is one of the thirteen villages within the city of Newton in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The main commercial center of Newton Centre is a triangular area surrounding the intersections of Beacon Street, Centre Street, and Langley Road. It is the largest downtown area among all the villages of Newton, and serves as a large upscale shopping destination for the western suburbs of Boston. The Newton City Hall and War Memorial is located at 1000 Commonwealth Avenue,[1] and the Newton Free Library is located at 330 Homer Street in Newton Centre. The Newton Centre station of the MBTA Green Line "D" branch is located on Union Street.

The Crystal Lake and Pleasant Street Historic District is roughly bounded by the Sudbury Aqueduct, Pleasant Avenue, Lake Avenue, and Crystal Street and Webster Court. This area and its surrounding neighborhoods exemplify the distinct styles of the late 19th century and early 20th century.

Crystal Lake, a 33-acre natural lake, is a popular swimming spot for locals in the area.

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References

  1. Web site: Newton City Hall 1000 Commonwealth Ave Newton, MA City Government-Executive Offices - MapQuest. www.mapquest.com. en. March 29, 2017.

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