<h1 style="text-align: center;">Middleton, <em>Boston</em></h1>
<p>Founded in 1659, Middleton was one of the first farming communities in the Northeast. Initially a part of Salem, the town is a close-knit community between Harold Parker State Forest and Boxford State Forest. The town once had a thriving ironworks industry, then evolved into a vacation town. Located on Middleton Pond, Middleton is a mostly residential area admired for it&rsquo;s quiet, low-key nature. The area is currently recognized for it&rsquo;s rapid growth.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The town of Middleton is composed of local shops and restaurants, including a farmer&rsquo;s market, ice cream shop, and mini-golf course. Ipswich River runs through town, in addition to small brooks and streams. Located near Danvers and North Reading, the town regularly holds community events, workshops and classes, camps, concerts as well as holding open town meetings. Only a drive from the beach or the mountains, Middleton offers residents access a variety of seasonal activities such as hiking, horseback riding, and boating.&nbsp;</p>
<p>In the center of everything, Middleton is 21 miles north of Boston; 88 miles south of Portland, Maine; and 229 miles from New York City.&nbsp;</p>