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Located in Middlesex County about 50 miles north of Boston and only a town or two from the New Hampshire border, Shirley is governed by Open Town Meeting and a three-member Board of Selectmen. The town offers modern amenities and a slice of quiet, small town life, with rural ambience, a sense of civic pride and volunteer spirit among residents and well-preserved historic roots. The town has a full compliment of municipal services courtesy of the town’s police, fire and highway departments. Shirley’s small but friendly business community has growth potential. A new regional school system shared with the neighboring Town of Ayer officially launched in 2011. Other perks include reasonably-priced homes, convenient commuter rail service via the train station in Shirley Village and highway access via Route 2A and nearby Route 2. Settled in 1720 and incorporated in 1753, Shirley was named for a former governor. Some names in town are those of founding families and many handsome historic homes still stand, particularly in the picture-perfect Town Center, where the gracious white spire of Shirley’s Historic Meetinghouse rises high above the trees. The original section of the First Parish Meetinghouse was erected in 1773 and formerly housed religious congregations. More than a cherished landmark and charming timepiece today, the Historic Meetinghouse is lovingly preserved by a private group and hosts a variety of cultural and community events, some of which help pay for its maintenance. Shirley’s population as of the 2010 Federal Census was 7,211, swelled some by the populations of two state prisons. Tucked away in a remote section of town, the sprawling MCI Shirley and Sousa Baranowski grounds include the site of a former Shaker village whose spiritual name was Pleasant Garden. The Shakers were a religious sect that thrived during the late 19th and early 20th century. Noted for their industry and celibate, communal lifestyle, there were several Shaker villages in New England, including Harvard, Lancaster and Shirley.
Garfield County is one of the 64 counties in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2010 census, the population was 56,389.
Manhattan Beach is a small coastal city located in southwestern Los Angeles County, California, USA. The city is on the Pacific coast, south of El Segundo, and north of Hermosa Beach.
The City of White Plains is located in the south central portion of Westchester County, New York State approximately 22 miles north of New York City. It became the seat of Westchester County government in 1778 by State legislative act. Founded in 1683, it became an incorporated village in 1866 and a city in 1916. It operates under the Mayor-Council form of government with the Mayor as the Chief Executive Officer of the City. Policymaking and legislative authority are vested in the Common Council, which includes the Mayor and six Council members, all of whom are elected at large for four year terms. The Mayor, with Common Council approval, appoints the commissioners and directors of the City`s departments. The City provides a full range of services including, but not limited to police and fire protection, refuse collection, street and sewer maintenance, snow and leaf removal, water distribution, traffic control, on and off street parking, building inspections, licenses and permits, vital statistics, library, community and recreational services. The City has a comprehensive recreational program serving all age levels, and has 150 acres of public parks and open space, including a waterfront park, 33 tennis courts, two outdoor swimming pools, and an ice-skating rink. The City government serves approximately 57,000 residents and thousands of businesses in an area of 10 square miles.
Lawrence County is located on the west, central edge of South Dakota. Deriving its name from its first county treasurer, Colonel John Lawrence (1839-1889), it was founded in 1877.It is bordered by Butte County on the north, Meade County on the east, Pennington County on the south and the State of Wyoming on the west. The cities of Deadwood, Lead, Spearfish, Whitewood and the township of St. Onge are located within Lawrence County. The County Seat is located in historic Deadwood.