Easton is a suburb of Boston with a population of approximately 24,306 based on the 2019 census, located in Bristol County, and offers residents a sparse suburban feel conveniently located between Boston and Providence. The Town of Easton was ranked in the top 50 best small towns to live in America by Money Magazine in 2011.
Easton is a historical town with four National Register Historic Districts, one of which includes five buildings designed by renowned architect, Henry H. Richardson. Easton’s industrial history is most noted for the production of shovels by the Ames Shovel Company established in the early 1800s. The company was nationally known for providing shovels used for the construction of the Union Pacific Railroad during America’s westward expansion. The Ames family greatly influenced the character and growth of North Easton with its noted architecture, which you can see still see today.
Easton’s school system is comprised of a high school, middle school, and several elementary schools. The town is also host to Southeastern Regional Technical High School, a vocational school serving nine area towns, and Stonehill College, with a 375-acre campus in Easton. About 15% of the town is conservation land. Recreational activities abound at Borderland State Park, Frothingham Park, Governor Ames Estate, Militia Park, and NRT’s Sheep Pasture & Wheaton Farm. Easton is also host to two golf courses, tennis and pool club, a YMCA, a horseback riding stable, and an award-winning Children’s Museum.
