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Roxbury is a picturesque and historic small town nestled in the northwest hills of Connecticut in Litchfield County.
Roxbury is also the birthplace of three cousins of Revolutionary War fame, also known as the Green Mountain Boys: Remember Baker, Ethan Allen and Seth Warner.
Today, Roxbury is a town of 2,340 residents and covers an area of 27 square miles.
www.roxburyct.com   (368 words)

  
  Roxbury - Ghost Town
Whereas Keene occupies a prehistoric lake bed, and is flat and swampy, the terrain of Roxbury is hilly and rocky.
Not even the arrival of the railroad was able to energize the town sufficiently to reverse the population drain./Whatever the cause for this continual decline, the coup de grace was delivered in 1912.
Roxbury’s abundant water resources and upland situation made it an ideal choice, from Keene’s perspective, to serve as the city’s water supply.
www.ghosttowns.com /states/nh/roxbury.html   (995 words)

  
 RCHT - A Brief History of Roxbury, Massachusetts
Roxbury had many resources the colonists were looking for: open farmland, timber and stone for building, and the Stony Brook for waterpower.
Roxbury was defined by its rocky hills, drumlins left by a prehistoric glacier.
In the area of Roxbury Highlands are many outcroppings of native Roxbury puddingstone, a kind of composite rock used over the centuries in buildings throughout the Boston area.
www.rcht.org /roxbury_history.htm   (1491 words)

  
 Welcome to the Roxbury School District
The Roxbury Township Public Schools, a proud and progressive district, in partnership with a supportive community, inspires and prepares all learners through a challenging education experience to achieve their full potential as productive citizens.
All teachers in the Roxbury School District are Highly Qualified according to the New Jersey Highly Qualified Teacher standards.
The Roxbury Township School District is committed to providing instruction to foster competence and stimulate interest in using information.
www.roxbury.org   (148 words)

  
 Roxbury history
Roxbury had many resources the colonists were looking for: open farmland, timber and stone for building, and the Stony Brook for water power.
Built around 1747 for William Shirley, the royal governor of Massachusetts from 1741 to 1756, the house was confiscated by the colonists during the Revolution for use as a barracks and hospital.
John Eliot Burying Ground, at the corner of Washingotn and Eustis streets, was established by the English colonists in 1630, and was used until the middle of the 19th century.
www.boston-online.com /roxhist.html   (2418 words)

  
 Boston.com / Real estate / Roxbury revival is taking hold
But if Roxbury has much to recommend it, past perceptions of it as a crime-ridden neighborhood can linger, especially when 2004 was one of the most violent years in recent memory for Boston.
For Roxbury, the medians were $370,000 for a single-family and $399,000 for a condo.
Roxbury prices may be attractive to outsiders but seem sky-high to the neighborhood's longtime residents, said Joyce Ferriabough Bolling, a political and media strategist who lives in Roxbury.
www.boston.com /realestate/articles/2005/02/20/roxbury_revival_is_taking_hold?pg=full   (1428 words)

  
 Roxbury, NY: ROXBURY
With its adirondack-style bridges, gravel paths and the East Branch of the Delaware meandering through its meadows, Kirkside is the ideal spot to fish, picnic, ponder or throw a frisbee, all cradled in a stunning mountain backdrop.
High noon on many summer Saturdays, you’re in for a special treat as this “field of dreams” comes to life and the Roxbury Nine vintage base ball club, with their baggy flannel 1898 uniforms and 19th century style of play, take to the diamond as the true heirs of Kirkside Park.
Roxbury's dedication to its heritage and its integration of its history in tourism, education and recreation recently earned it official White House designation as a "Preserve America" community, one of only a handful of New York towns to receive this prestigious distinction.
www.roxburyny.com /visit/about_the_area/roxbury.html   (1272 words)

  
 Roxbury Fish Hatchery
The Roxbury Fish Hatchery was the first fish culture station in Vermont.
Built in 1891, the fish hatchery was a response to Vermont's decreasing population of native fish.
When the State Legislature appropriated funding for the erection of a hatchery to repopulate Vermont's lakes and streams, the Roxbury site was chosen for its abundant spring water, proximity to the Central Vermont Railroad line, and the donation of land by a local individual, Hon.
www.cr.nps.gov /nr/travel/centralvermont/cv18.htm   (439 words)

  
 ROXBURY, CONNECTICUT   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Roxbury was settled about1713, as a part of Woodbury.
The town is mountainous, with the gorge of the Shepaug River to the west.
Roxbury Center is reached by R. 67, or by R. 131 from Washington.
www.skyweb.net /~channy/CTGuideRox.html   (606 words)

  
 Township of Roxbury, NJ
Roxbury Township Municipal Court is responsible for motor vehicle and traffic violations, quasi-criminal offenses (i.e.
Roxbury Township Municipal Court is in session on Monday and Thursday evenings at 5:00 p.m., and the public is invited to attend.
The court date on the summons is not a trial date, but the date by which the complaint must be answered, either by payment or a personal appearance in court.
www.roxburynj.us /index.asp?NID=11   (1072 words)

  
 History of Roxbury Township, New Jersey NJ
By the 1880's the Railroad would overtake the Canal for Commercial transportation and Roxbury exploded in growth with 2 major, and competing rail lines.
By 1890 Roxbury was 'the' gateway to the busy resorts of Lake Hopatcong, which remained one of the region's most popular summer destinations for over 60 years.
Roxbury Historic Trust Inc., 209 Main St, Ledgewood, NJ 07852 tel# 973-927-7603 or 973-584-7903.
www.roxburynewjersey.com   (877 words)

  
 Roxbury Land Trust - History
But the three men had one thing in common: an abiding love of Roxbury's rural landscape and a deep conviction that something had to be done to preserve the land and the quality of the water in its rivers and brooks.
Today, the Roxbury Land Trust has close to 475 members and nearly 3,000 acres of land preserved, protected and maintained for public use.
David Beglan, a long-time director who was a driving force in the effort, described the property as Roxbury's "crown jewel" in terms of natural resources, flora, fauna and a rich history entwined with the town since the 1800's when the iron mine fueled the area's economy.
www.roxburylandtrust.org /history.html   (1653 words)

  
 Welcome to Roxbury, NY
Roxbury Central School fourth grader Ethan McDaniel can tell you all about that shivery sensation when he leaps into the icy fresh waters of Sebago Lake in Maine on March 3.
The Town of Roxbury's Park Department will ensure that they have a truly "transporting" experience right down to every detail: food, fun, and exhibits will capture "all the agreeable pursuits of 1898." There'll be no traffic to dodge except the foot and hoof variety.
Roxbury's strong applications in the past were overshadowed by towns that mustered a show of broad support through many letters from businesses and residents.
www.roxburyny.com /index.php   (1014 words)

  
 Roxbury, New Hampshire
The largest decennial percent change was an increase of 22 percent between 1990 and 2000, a numeric change of 43.
The 2005 Census estimate for Roxbury was 243 residents, which ranked 231st among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns, the fourth smallest community.
Roxbury contains 12.0 square miles of land area and 0.3 square miles of inland water area.
www.nhes.state.nh.us /elmi/htmlprofiles/roxbury.html   (346 words)

  
 Roxbury
Roxbury's history has been recorded by "natives" and visitors alike, and it is a colorful history to say the least.
For more than a century, Roxbury has also been the center of a lively cultural community.
From early quilting bees and reading circles, to more modern theater groups and performance centers, there have been numerous ways to meet your neighbors and participate in community activities.
www.delawarecounty.org /roxbury   (127 words)

  
 Neighborhoods - Boston Redevelopment Authority
Roxbury is experiencing a significant revitalization, evidenced by the 2001 opening of the Grove Hall Mall, making the Grove Hall section of Roxbury another commercial center of the neighborhood.
Roxbury 1990 Census of Population & Housing STF 3,
Roxbury - 2000 Census of Population and Housing
www.cityofboston.gov /bra/neighborhoods/Neighborhoods.asp?action=ViewHood&HoodID=16   (499 words)

  
 KeeneNH.com - Roxbury, NH Background   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Roxbury was incorporated in 1812 from parts of Nelson, Keene and Marlborough, and is the smallest township in Cheshire County.
An excellent-quality granite quarried in Roxbury was used widely locally and throughout the Northeast, including New York's state capitol in Albany.
Roxbury quarries were once among the most extensive in the state.
www.keenenh.com /roxbury   (155 words)

  
 Welcome to Roxbury, NY
The 2nd Annual Delaware County Gallery Tour will create a full day event enabling visitors from outside the local area, including surrounding states, to be welcome to drive through participating towns and villages, enjoying the magnificent fall foliage and countrysides, while en route to galleries spread throughout Delaware County.
The Roxbury Arts Group will be presenting an exciting new show entitled "Variations in Collage" from October 20th to December 2, 2007.
She will speak at the Roxbury Arts Group on Vega Mountain Road, Roxbury, New York on Sunday afternoon, October 21, 2007 from 1 - 3 p.m.
www.roxburyny.com   (657 words)

  
 Roxbury Community College
Roxbury Community College is a two-year, state-supported, coed, liberal arts institution that has the unique distinction of being the only college in New England to serve a primarily minority-based population.
Roxbury Community College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) to award the Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees.
Roxbury Community College is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).
www.petersons.com /blackcolleges/profiles/roxbury.asp?sponsor=2904   (1063 words)

  
 Connecticut Trust For Historic Preservation | Roxbury Station, Roxbury
Roxbury Station was a stop on the Shepaug Railroad, which was completed in 1872.
Although the Shepaug Railroad wrestled with its own finances in the nineteenth century, it was a boon to a number of industries in Roxbury including quarrying, dairy, and beef.
She is also willing to organize a consortium of interested people to buy the property and adapt the buildings for appropriate commercial uses.
www.cttrust.org /index.cgi/7493   (451 words)

  
 Roxbury Drive, street of the Stars   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Roxbury (in what was once the home of legendary songwriter
Roxbury: This was her home until her untimely death.
: When you're driving north on Roxbury Drive, the odd-numbered addresses are on the left (west) side of the street, and the even-numbered addresses are on the right (east) side of the street.
www.seeing-stars.com /Live/RoxburyDrive.shtml   (1039 words)

  
 Maine Local Government - Town of Roxbury - Main Page
Roxbury is a town in Oxford County, settled about 1809 and incorporated on March 17, 1835 from the township T7.
Several miles north of the Rumford-Mexico area on Maine Routes 17 and 120, the community is known for its mineral deposits, especially accessible for amateur rock hunters.
Ellis Pond and the Swift River, along with the Swift River Falls, are the major water resources that attract people with recreational and fishing interests.
www.maine.gov /local/oxford/roxbury   (82 words)

  
 West Roxbury | Universal Hub   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Last week, the Roslindale and West Roxbury Transcript quoted a local police officer as telling West Roxbury residents concerned about break-ins they should consider "key-in, key-out" locks, which require keys to open from both the outside and inside.
As a parent of a student at a school somewhere in West Roxbury, Roslindale or Jamaica Plain, I know I would (although I'm doubting it's her school because it's not at all located in the sort of location where anybody would congregate, let alone drug-dealing, child-molesting thugs).
The West Roxbury and Roslindale Transcript reports on the neighborhood meeting called after three houses on Bellevue Hill were broken into and an attempt was made on a fourth between Nov. 11 and 19:
www.universalhub.com /west-roxbury   (2316 words)

  
 Voices - New Postmaster in Roxbury
ROXBURY - Leslie Quental, a 22-year veteran of the U.S. Postal Service, was ceremonially sworn in as Postmaster of Roxbury during the Connecticut District's End-of-Year meeting at the Dodge Theater in Hartford.
Quental was one of 25 newly appointed postmasters in the state participating in this event.
The retail hours of the Roxbury Post Office, located at, 26 North Street, are 8 a.m.
www.zwire.com /site/news.cfm?newsid=15745977&BRD=1380&PAG=461&dept_id=157525&rfi=6   (173 words)

  
 Roxbury Film Festival: About Us
The Roxbury Film Festival is the largest festival in New England dedicated to showcasing films that celebrate people of color.
The festival is co-sponsored by ACT Roxbury Consortium and The Color of Film Collaborative with assistance from The Roxbury Film Festival Planning Committee.
ACT (Arts, Culture & Trade) Roxbury, a program of Madison Park Development Corporation, celebrates culture and the arts by using these resources as valuable assets to foster the physical, economic and social revitalization of Roxbury.
www.roxburyfilmfestival.org /about_us.html   (474 words)

  
 Roxbury Capital Management, LLC - Home
Roxbury Capital Management offers an array of value-added equity strategies across the market capitalization spectrum.
Each portfolio management team focuses on a specific asset class, following a disciplined, fundamentally driven investment process.
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 ACT Roxbury - News
Writers who call Roxbury home can be thankful for how Candelaria Silva runs the ACT Roxbury Consortium, a program of the Madison Park Development Corporation.
ACT Roxbury is the cultural economic-development program of the Madison Park Development Corporation, a 37-year-old community-development organization whose mission is the social, physical, and spiritual renewal of long-embattled Roxbury.
Special guest Kasi Lemmons, director of “Eve’s Bayou” and “The Caveman’s Valentine” was on hand to help kick off RFF 2002 with a private reception held on Thursday evening, August 15th at the Museum of Fine Arts, where over 250 guests turned out to meet and mingle with the local filmmakers represented in the Festival.
www.actroxbury.org /news   (536 words)

  
 Roxbury, Massachusetts Copywriters - Copy Writer   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
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Click here to learn more about why a Marketingtool.com Roxbury copy writer featured listing is one of the best methods of advertising your business.
www.marketingtool.com /channel/copy/b.457.g.7539.html   (808 words)

  
 Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts Real Estate - Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
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