About Easton

Downtown Easton, 1950s

Established in 1725, Easton’s industrial history is most noted for the production of shovels by the Ames Shovel Company. The Ames family shaped Easton’s economy, geography, and architecture by providing shovels to the Union Pacific Railroad, which opened up the west, and donating landmark buildings to the town. There are four National Register Historic Districts, one of which includes five buildings designed by renowned architect, Henry H. Richardson. 

Easton's school system is comprised of a high school, middle school, and several elementary schools.  The Town is also host to Southeastern Regional High School, a vocational school serving nine area towns, and Stonehill College, a catholic College with a 375-acre campus in Easton.  About 15% of the 29.04 square-mile town is conservation land and recreational activities abound at Borderland State Park, Frothingham Park, Militia Park, and NRT's Sheep Pasture & Wheaton Farm.  Easton is also host to two golf courses, a tennis and pool club, a YMCA, a horseback riding stable and an award winning Children's Museum.

Easton, MA ranks 37th in Top 100 Places to Live in America!

See Money Magazine review at http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bplive/2009/snapshots/CS2520100.html

Town Clerk: (508) 230-0530

Web-site: www.easton.ma.us

FY2010 Tax Rates:
Residential: $13.49
Commercial: $13.49

Median Housing Price: $300,000

Median Family Income: $82,190*

Population: 23,357

Public Schools:
School Superintendent: (508) 230-3200
Total Enrollment (1/10): 3,882
Per Pupil Expenditure ('08/09): $10,111

*per 2000 U.S. Census