Central MA is pretty decent. You can get to either Boston, or Western MA with a two hour drive. Or find something to do in Worcester. I live just north of Worcester. And am from the South Shore, but closer to Boston than New Bedford. From where I live I can make it into Boston for the day, dinner, or a flight in about two hours. Or I can head to Lenox MA for Tanglewood. Or to go shopping. Or NH for shopping or such. However it is a more red/conservative leaning area. At least Northern Worcester county is