Earlier this week I began a series of blog posts on choosing the right Boston suburb for you and your family. As I mentioned earlier, most of our clients who relocate to the Boston area have similiar desires: A safe neighborhood, an easy commute to Boston, the best public schools in the Boston suburbs–and a welcoming community.
While this last bit is more subjective, I can share a few tips on finding a welcoming neighborhood and town that meets your needs.
1. Take a stroll through the neighborhood. Don’t just drive up to see the house. Take the time to walk around and get a feel for the place. If you see someone who lives nearby, take a moment and introduce yourself and ask them what they like about the neighborhood.
2. Ask the listing agent or homeowner about organized activities in the neighborhood. For example, I recently sold a home to a lovely couple in Sudbury who wanted to find a way to get to know people in the community. They were pleased to find there were frequent cookie swaps, book club meetings, and neighborhood BBQs that gave them an opportunity to make new friends nearby.
3. Find out about newcomer clubs. Many Boston suburbs have local clubs to introduce newcomers to their neighbors. In the Metrowest alone, there’s the Sherborn Social Club, Sudbury Newcomers Club, Westborough Newcomers Club, Moms Club of Hopkinton, and Mothers & More for moms across the Metrowest.
Many of Greater Boston’s Metrowest communities also offer numerous social activities for meeting new friends, from garden clubs to church groups, adult sports teams, and more. To learn more about the many social clubs available in nearby communities visit www.positiverelocation.com and click on “Tour Communities”.
And if you have questions about Boston relocation, please contact me. I’d be glad to be of assistance!