One of the nicest neighborhoods in this city. Peaceful, quiet, clean & friendly.read more

Excellent improvements, features, activities, exhibits and theater all on line now as well as a…read moregreat new Director and staff.

Stopped by hoping to get a little info on ancestors who lived in the area. The Director of the…read moresociety was working and knew immediately what we were looking for and provided a ton of information. They obviously put a lot of heart and hard work into what they do here.

I unexpectedly moved to Lowell from Brighton last year, and it's been a great move. The city and…read moreUMASS Lowell have thrown a lot of money at development, and you can feel the change in the city from 5-10 years ago. Most of the old mills downtown have been developed into apartments and/or artist studio spaces, with one more set to be finished by 2017, and the city has put a lot of effort into making downtown a place where people can happily live. These are some of the things new to the city in the past 5 years: -Mill No. 5 - A mill space that has been developed into several store fronts, including: -Sutra Studio (Yoga) -Coffee and Cotton (Coffee Shop) -Luna Theater (Independent Theater) -Mill City Grows - Local Farmer's Market organization. -Run a weekly Farmer's Market in Mill No. 5 that's open year-round -Run a summer Farmer's Market by the City Hall -Works specifically with SNAP and WIC beneficiaries -Lowell Food and Wine Festival - Run by Mill City Grows over a full weekend. Included: -Food Truck Madness: 15+ Food Trucks in Jack Kerouac Park -Tacos and Tequila -Sips N' Sweets -Grand Tasting Event: 30+ Food and Alcohol vendors, seriously a blast. -Counting House Lofts - Finished in 2015 For anyone who's even a mild foodie, there are a ton of options: -Blue Taleh - Japanese and Thai. Great sport for spicy food. -El Potro - Mexican, with al fresco dining and a mariachi band in warm weather. -Athenian Corner - A Greek staple in the area for 40-ish years. Live music and bellydancing. -Fuse - Locally sourced food with a menu that changes weekly. Just learned they have Sunday brunch (12-3), so that's on my to do list. -Cobblestones - Local fancy-pants American standard fare, with some special things like fish-tacos and vegetarian chili. Some other things that make living here enjoyable: -The Riverwalk is absolutely beautiful, and super quiet and peaceful. -Lowell Folk Festival - A weekend of food, music, international textiles, etc. A summer highlight. -Lowell Summer Music Series - Open air concert series. -Lots of live music in the bar scene. -A very multicultural city. Lowell is the third most racially diverse city in MA, however unlike Boston it is more integrated. One of my big complaints in Brighton was that I was only surround by other young, white professionals, and young, white and east asian students. There was very little racial or socio-economic diversity. In my building I have met other tenants who are African, Latino, Cambodian, African-American, Chinese, White, etc. and instead of just young-professionals there are retirees, students, families, singles, etc. I appreciate being surrounded by people who are different from me, which makes Lowell a particularly nice fit. Chris M. has an out-dated vision of a Lowell that is overrun with crime and drugs. There is crime, but it's primarily in-fighting, so they only thing to be really worried about is getting in a drunken fight, which can happen anywhere. I've had someone try to sell me weed, but that has also happened on Boston Common, sooooo say "No thank you" and keep walking. Yes, there as been a rise in heroin use, but that is most certainly not unique to Lowell. I'm not sure if I would raise kids in Lowell because the school system has some struggles, but sans children this is most definitely a good place to live, and will only be getting better.

Wow this city is underrated. I love this place. Makes me feel at home. The people are all sober and…read morewelcoming. I LOVE LOWELL. Tacos Lupitas is a must hit on the beautiful north side of Lowell. Umass Lowell has a beautiful must masterpiece called fax hall. Legend has it fox hall took 1000 years to build. I love Lowell and I love life. Great place for a family vacation. The blue shamrock and gemstones is another must see family friendly restaurant with the best burgers and steak tips around. Only bad part of Lowell is when you aren't in the great city.

A wonderful location to explore the History of Quincy and see lots of documents and photos that are…read morearchived here! You can find out about deceased relatives and where they lived and so much more! The Staff always ready to assist and direct your information to the appropriate location

Cute museum holding a lot of Quincey's (Boston) history. Cool original building from the 1800's…read more If you have an extra 30 min - 1 hour, this is a great stop to soak up some local history. It was free which is nice as well. No one there but me when I visited. The women working there was so pleasant and helpful. Thank you for the great hospitality

I've been to a few post offices in the Boston area, this post office truck, and the one by downtown…read morecrossing. I think that sometimes mailing things can be a little either annoying or stressful especially if you're not 100% sure of how some services work or if you don't have an envelope, etc. However, every time I've gone to this particular mobile van, I've had a really nice experience. I literally go out of my way to go to the 100 Federal Post Office Van because the mailman in the truck is so so nice, patient, and helpful every time.

If you work downtown in the financial district/ Post Office Sq. you have perhaps found out that the…read morename of this area is a misnomer because there is NO actual post office in post office square! Other people must have complained because there is now a mobile van post office on Federal St. right in front of Bank of America. The mobile van rocks- it acts just as a real post office. You can buy stamps, send packages, get money orders etc. There is also the cutest little lady who works the van! So, if you ever find yourself in need of a post office in post office sq. just look for the van.

They are very helpful like when I got into a bike accident they help me and when ever I see them in…read morethe truck they honk or wave at me so nice men and woman god bless you thank you Dedham fire

ARCHIVAL CENTER Town Hall, Lower Level…read more71 Mount Vernon Street Winchester, MA 01887 781-721-7146 archives@winchester.us Office Hours: First Tuesday of the month, 7-9 p.m. Second Thursday, 1-3 p.m. Third Thursday, 3-5 p.m. MISSION: The Archival Center collects and preserves materials that document all aspects of Winchester history and the lives of its residents; assists research into Winchester history by facilitating public access to the information contained within the collection; provides historical information to other municipal departments and town officials; and collaborates with the Public Library, Town Clerk, Historical Society, and Historical Commission in promoting community awareness and participation in documenting local history. COLLECTIONS: The collections include primary and secondary documents (manuscripts, typescripts, print materials, photographs, maps, research reports, artworks, misc. newspapers, published histories, oral histories) on such subjects as town government, schools, waterways, public events, biography and family history, architecture, military service, churches, clubs and organizations, industry and business, and more. The Archival Center also has records of the Winchester Historical Commission. DONATIONS: Gifts of materials relating to local history are gladly received, as are electronic copies of scanned photos or documents. Loans of materials for the Center to make copies are also welcome. ACCESS: All visitors must be supervised by one of the part-time volunteers who staff the Archival Center. Patrons who cannot visit the Archival Center during its open hours may request individual appointments by phone or e-mail. Such appointments are made by individual volunteers at their discretion. No original materials are allowed out on loan. However, patrons may usually order copies RESEARCH ASSISTANCE: Mail requests for research assistance are welcome but will be evaluated for possible costs and time constraints. Volunteers will answer mail, phone, and e-mail requests for research assistance that require no more than twenty minutes. Fees for copies may apply. Allow two weeks for a reply. For in-depth research, patrons will be referred to a local researcher with whom independent arrangements may be made. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Would you have old photos of my house? The Center has files on homes built before 1917, all of which have at least one photo from the 1970s. There may be other photos as well. Please provide an address and we can check. For copying photos, please see the forms and fees page(s) I'm looking for architectural plans of my house. Do you keep them? We have only a few. We do accept them into the collection. I'm doing genealogy. Do you have vital records or other family information? The Town Clerk's office keeps all vital records, which date from 1850 when the town was incorporated. The Archival Center has some family files and a variety of resources for researching family history. The Winchester Public Library has local newspapers on microfilm that are partially indexed and some published genealogies in its Local History Room which may also be consulted. My house or a house I'm interested in buying is considered historic. Are there restrictions on it? All questions regarding historic homes or districts should be directed to the Winchester Historical Commission. FEE SCHEDULE Photocopies .20 Scanned image (non-profit) $5.00 Scanned image (commercial, for-profit) $50.00 Sending scanned image by e-mail or burning to CD supplied by patron no charge Color or B&W print on photographic paper 8.5x11 4x6 or 5x7 $5.00 $2.00 CD supplied by the Archives $3.00 Photographic print from a negative 5x7 8x10 $5.00 $10.00 Photographic print from an original [if service is available] 5x7 8x10 $10.00 $15.00 Postage and handling $3.00 Fees are waived for - Winchester municipal departments and schools - one-time use in local newspapers (except materials costs) - Winchester Historical Society non-profit uses (except materials costs) Fees (except materials costs) may be waived for - one-time, non-profit or education use, as approved. - patrons with their own photographic equipment, if used on site and if approved for non-profit purposes In return for waiving fees, a copy of the publication must be lodged with the Archives. Whether a fee is required or not, the applicant must complete and sign a reproduction agreement form before copies are made, unless the image is a public record.

I had such a positive experience with the Malden police department that I needed to leave a review…read more A peeping Tom moved in next-door and my Downstairs Neighbor and I went to the Malden police to report him. The officer politely and respectfully took our information. By the time we got home, one police officer had already arrived, she took all of the information and then another police officer arrived. They went next-door, spoke to the offender and the landlord who also lives in the house. The landlord has asked his tenant to move out. Amazing. Within an hour the situation had been resolved. Nice work Malden PD - I so appreciate you.

Where do I even begin? It's 10:55 PM EST on a Thursday night. I'm at home, watching TV, but…read morestarting to doze off. Suddenly, I notice bright, flashing lights outside. My first thought? What in the world is happening? For a brief moment, I wondered if a spaceship had landed in my driveway and I was in some kind of dream. But then reality hit--it was the police. My heart immediately sank. A late-night visit from law enforcement is rarely good news. The first thing I did was check on my family. As I stepped outside to speak with the officer, he informed me that he had received a call from a police department in Massachusetts. That's when my heart dropped--our daughter lives there. The officers wanted to let us know they had found her wallet. While that news was concerning, I initially assumed she had just lost it. However, when I mentioned that she was flying to France the next evening for a study abroad program, it became clear just how important this was--her credit cards, ID, and everything she needed to board the plane were inside that wallet. This review is simply to say thank you to the Malden Police Department and Officer Wade, who found her wallet and was on shift until 11 PM. I also want to thank the Monongahela, Pennsylvania police officer who came to notify us. Both departments acted so quickly, and because of their swift efforts, my daughter was able to travel as planned. Thank you for what you do--you truly made a difference for our family.