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The hills of Western Massachusetts make a beautiful back drop for some of the best schools around. For residents and families considering relocating here, we have a strong system of regional cooperation in our school system. The area is an educational Mecca, with many instructional programs, libraries and informal opportunities for learning and advancement. The local Community College and the nearby Five-College area (University of Massachusetts, Smith, Amherst, Mt Holyoke and Hampshire Colleges) provide opportunities for both young students and for lifelong-learning with continuing education offerings and daily lectures, concerts and workshops on every topic.
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Each of our area towns has its own library which serves our communities by not only providing a wide selection of reading materials but by offering videos, books on tape, computer access as well as a place for the community to come together for discussion and support. We are members of the traveling library connected to the 5 college network and are able to provide a vast selection of materials. The Mass Interlibrary Loan program puts the world’s best collections at your fingertips, or you may stop in at one of the college libraries to steep yourself in the historic collections.
Libraries serve as a focus for an environment of life-long learning. Many of the library buildings are also historic sites, designed by such architects as William Bullfinch, or funded by trusts provided by early industrial families such as Josiah Pratt. |
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Art, farming, weaving and spinning, cheese making, woodworking, theatre, music, knitting, pottery, white water rafting, kayaking, - the list goes on and on with craft workshops and instructional programs to meet every interest. This region features many talented, well traveled and dedicated artists and business owners who would love to spend some time with you and share their skill. Take some time out to learn something new. |
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Our schools focus on small class size and innovative teaching-learning modalities. You will find many different educational models in this area from traditional public schools focusing on small class sizes and a dynamic learning environment to technical high schools, charter schools, specialty advanced professional schools in photography and landscape design and other disciplines, a well established home school network or private education for both elementary and secondary levels.
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