Beck316 t1_jd7lu5m wrote on March 22, 2023 at 12:42 PM

Accurate assessment and I'll add that even most of the conservatives that my path has crossed in home health believe in science and got their shots.

TurboChargedRoomba t1_jd7r3ct wrote on March 22, 2023 at 1:24 PM

We are known for have a population of ‘fiscally conservative’ individuals, less religious ideal conservatives. MA has the lowest percentage of individuals who identify with any religion so it makes sense. https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2016/02/29/how-religious-is-your-state/?state=massachusetts

(That said if you are religious there are certainly communities here for you and your family)

FC_Twente_Benson t1_jd7ul41 wrote on March 22, 2023 at 1:50 PM

I think Billerica was the only town that voted for Trump.

LowkeyPony t1_jd91dat wrote on March 22, 2023 at 6:24 PM

Pretty sure Fitchburg and some other surrounding towns up here voted for him as well. But we have a lot of "former" NH redneck morons up in this area

SpyCats t1_jda8hpy wrote on March 22, 2023 at 11:06 PM

Not by a long shot: https://www.wbur.org/news/2020/11/03/2020-massachusetts-election-map

FC_Twente_Benson t1_jdan7o2 wrote on March 23, 2023 at 12:49 AM

I stand corrected.

Missmunkeypants95 t1_jdba2rn wrote on March 23, 2023 at 3:47 AM

Cambridge said "absolutely not".

InspectorFun1699 OP t1_jd7xuyc wrote on March 22, 2023 at 2:13 PM

That’s great to know! We would love to be fairly rural, small town or on the far outskirts of a more populated area because we’re pretty laid back, quiet folks but also have the pipe dream of also being able to meet some like-minded ppl. I have no problems with people having different views than my own (well, I try) but hooooo boy when you’re so intensely surrounded by people and institutions that have almost opposite values and shout them loudly, it’s just hard to make friends and engage in community. Truly amazing that that’s possible in your state!

AboyNamedBort t1_jd86tor wrote on March 22, 2023 at 3:12 PM

Then definitiley check out the Northampton area and the Berkshires. Both kinda rural but very progressive and lots of culture.

InspectorFun1699 OP t1_jd8kl98 wrote on March 22, 2023 at 4:39 PM

I absolutely will! Thank you so much! This advice has been invaluable :)

Consistent-Egg1534 t1_jd8nsl3 wrote on March 22, 2023 at 4:59 PM

Sounds like western MA is your jam. Love it there. Amherst/Northampton has everything you need.

InspectorFun1699 OP t1_jd8vskk wrote on March 22, 2023 at 5:49 PM

Thank you! After hearing all this feedback, im really excited about the future!

Looking into moving to Mass. Would love to hear about the good, the bad, the ugly of living in your wonderful state!

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