> but the schools are the best out of the lot if that's a concern for you. That is how I became aware of western Mass, actually. FWIW education is a major driv

> but the schools are the best out of the lot if that's a concern for you. That is how I became aware of western Mass, actually. FWIW education is a major driver for us since we have 3 young kids. My thinking waffles a bit because there's a list of criteria in my head, like being walkable, bikeable, having a downtown area, in addition to the more major concerns we have as a family around education, local economy, and affordability. I appreciate the reply!