Great News for Medway - and its school system

FROM -
Boston Magazine

Best Schools 2011: The Rankings

Our exclusive ranking of the region's school districts.



Boston Magazine has published its 2011 exclusive ranking of the region's school districts. The ranking included 135 cities and towns that comprise the inner city and suburbs of Boston. It doesn't take a Realtor to observe that the top ranked towns are often the most expensive towns, those towns with a significant tax base that can support an exemplary school system. The top 5 ranked towns in the Boston region include: Dover/Sherborn,Concord/Carlisle,Weston,Lincoln/Sudbury, and Lexington. Congrats to the top 5. The average home price in all 8 towns is $845k - That's the average in the past 12 months. The most expensive home sold in this mix of towns was one that sold at over $15 million.


Going down the list a bit, you will see quite a few MetroWest towns listed. Holliston whose average home price in the past 12 months is approximately $434k, ranked # 19. And we know Hopkinton's school system has had many accolades and was ranked at #30. Hopkinton's average home price for the past 12 months is close to $474k. And I'm pleased to note Medway came in at #33,beating out two other abutting communities of Millis and Franklin. Medway's average home price in the past 12 months is $348k!


So when you factor in affordability, Medway is an awesome town to consider when you're looking for a town that has a focus on and has shown success with their school system. Medway's ranking is in the top 25% of the Boston region and yet its average home price as of Sept 2011 is $348k! And speaking of affordable homes, don't miss my new listing in Medway that happens to be priced just a bit under the average at $339,900. A beautiful 3-4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home. Check out 13 Pond St Medway. It's worth the look!


To read the entire report and see how other towns ranked, click here.

What's not to like about Medway, MA

Every once in a while it's nice to reflect on some of the more positive things happening in our town. I did that not long ago when thinking about the pros of living in Medway, MA. Here's my list - Maybe you can add to it...

WHY MOVE TO MEDWAY?

• Medway High School has received Newsweek Magazine’s placement on the top academic ranking list. The list included just over 1600 designees across the country or 6 percent of high schools nationally.

• Medway has a commitment to Open Space. Residents can enjoy a variety of trails in town. Trail maps are posted at the town website.

• Yes Medway has a community farm! This is one of the town’s Open Space projects. The farm provides locally grown food, volunteer experiences, and educational programs.

• Medway will celebrate its 300th birthday in 2013. The Medway300 Committee plans to mark this major milestone in true New England fashion. Events and activities will begin in 2012 and continue through 2013, celebrating our hometown and paying tribute to Medway’s history.

• Medway High School on Summer St, the newest educational facility in Medway, was opened in 2004. The award winning design of the facility has benefitted the school and the town as a whole. Many functions are held there.

• Medway Middle School is getting a facelift! Remodel will improve accessibility, as well as utilization of the facility. Medway is committed to Education Excellence.

• Make your commute to Boston stress free. Medway is serviced by GATRA which provides public transportation to the Commuter Line to Boston.

• Choate Park is a destination in Medway. Many town activities happen there. The Christmas Parade, Easter Egg Hunt, Pumpkin Walk, and a Summer Camp Program are a few of the events.

• Medway continues to expand its park facilities. In 2004 the town purchased the Thayer Homestead abutting Choate Park. The town has begun a rehabilitation plan for that property to provide Medway with a new Village Green. The new facility will provide an area in town where both private and public functions can be held. The view of Choate Pond from that locale is extraordinary. The first phase of the project will be completed for Medway’s 300th celebration in 2013.

• Medway made Boston.com’s RECENT (June 2011) list as one of the TOP SPOTS TO LIVE in Massachusetts!

Feel free to add your thoughts to the list!