dogs-and-snacks t1_j3cxhch wrote on January 7, 2023 at 5:56 PM

If you folks are physically active it’ll be a huge help. Getting into Longwood for work, the MBTA will give you fits and traffic plus parking can be just as frustrating.

I think there’s lots of good running in Newton. I like the chestnut hill reservoir personally.

Arlington and Milton are also excellent towns to live in. Many a family has been raised in Milton.

nomjs OP t1_j3djy8n wrote on January 7, 2023 at 8:22 PM

Have also heard great things about Milton. Many thanks.

coral15 t1_j3dz7ld wrote on January 7, 2023 at 10:03 PM

If you don’t like traffic, you won’t like newton. Milton would be a better pic. Plus less snobby.

Clollin t1_j3fiorh wrote on January 8, 2023 at 4:51 AM

I'd like to second Milton. I'm not sure it's got as much going on or as much of a distinct identity as Newton, but I like Milton a lot more. Btw, Buckminster Fuller grew up in Milton. I'm from Canton myself.

Also, if you're thinking more city, Quincy is worth considering. The schools aren't as good, but it's a city with more of a city vibe along Hancock St (though it's less happening than a small southern city like Savannah GA for example, tho that may be because Savannah is a college town).

Newton schools certainly produce lots of stars and high achievers. I've known a bunch. However, I think Milton is probably similar if not as notorious, and if anything I think it'd be nice to get away from the hypercompetitive vibe of Newton.

S_thyrsoidea t1_j3fujon wrote on January 8, 2023 at 6:46 AM

I live in Arlington – East Arlington, even – and I would not recommend commuting to Longwood from here.