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Colchester, VT vs Lenox, MA

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Colchester is a very nice and picturesque town. Taxes however are high and housing costs if you want to own your own place may be prohibitive in light of the cost of  More

This community called Colchester, immediately north of (and part of the greater community of) Burlington Vermont, is a wonderful three season recreational  More

Lenox, MA sounlds like a great place to live: low crime, beautiful scenery and affordable rents! I plan to move there as soon as I  More

Lenox sounds like a great place to live: low crime, beautiful scenery and affordable rents! I plan on moving there as soon as I  More