Quick Summary:
- Burlington is a small town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, settled in 1641.
- Although today Burlington is a suburban industrial town in the greater Boston area, until recently it was entirely agricultural, growing rye and curing hams for Boston shops.
- Several of the original homesteads are still standing.
- Burlington has a beautiful downtown with Mary Cummings Park, Town Common, and Simonds Park in the center of town.
- There are several conservation areas around town, including The Mill Pond Conservation Area and Mary Cummings Park.
- Burlington also has several large shopping centers, including Burlington Mall, one of the largest malls in the state.
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