Boston
The City of Boston was first incorporated as a town in 1630,
and as a city in 1822. It is one of America’s oldest cities,
with a rich economic and social history. What began as a
homesteading community, and eventually evolved into a center
for social and political change, has since become the
economic and cultural hub of New England.
The Hub of New England
As the region’s hub, Boston is home to nearly 590,000
residents, many institutions of higher education, some of
the world’s finest inpatient hospitals, and numerous
cultural and professional sports organizations. Boston-based
jobs, primarily within the finance, health care,
educational, and service areas, numbered over 680,000 in
2001. Millions of people visited Boston to take in its
historic neighborhoods, attend cultural or sporting events,
or conduct business.
The City provides a wide range of programs and services to
meet the diverse needs of its many residents and visitors.
Under the direction of Mayor Thomas M. Menino, the City is
also aggressively pursuing new economic opportunities to
ensure Boston will emerge as a global leader in the
twenty-first century.
Boston Links
City of Boston web site
City of Boston school system web site
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