Being a Massachusetts resident my entire life there are certain aspects of the state that I don't take for granted. Especially as I get older I have been able to think about things I really enjoy about the state and the community I live in. Some of those things include the four seasons, safe neighborhoods, quality restaurants, and the peaceful quality of my neighborhood.

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Another aspect of Massachusetts that I have noticed is that most people I have met or have come in contact with are generally friendly, especially in my home area of the Berkshires. I have rarely met many people who have a sour attitude or personality. Sure there may be some of those folks especially when you go to bigger areas like Boston but many people have been delightful in the smaller areas of the Bay State. While our driving may have little to be desired in some areas of the state, Massachusetts generally has some decent people who live here.

It's Worth a Visit to the Friendliest Small Town in Massachusetts

If you want to visit or reside in an area that is extra friendly then look no further than the friendliest small town in Massachusetts. According to World Atlas, Northampton takes the cake in terms of being a friendly community. The website has a glowing review of Northampton. check it out below.

Generations of residents have called Northampton, Massachusetts home, shaping it into the tight-knit, neighborly community it is today. While New England has evolved since Northampton's founding, the town continues to have a passionate, curious, and welcoming community. Art museums, music theaters, and expansive parks are just a few ways the town has worked to preserve its culture. For anyone seeking the warm spirit of a small New England town, the friendly town of Northampton awaits.

 

You can check out more information about Northampton by going here.

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