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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