Newton sits just west of Boston along the Charles River, spanning thirteen distinct villages from Newtonville and Newton Centre to Chestnut Hill and Auburndale. The city's economy centers on healthcare, education, and professional services, anchored by Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Boston College's main campus straddling the Newton-Chestnut Hill border. With direct access via the Mass Pike, Route 9, and multiple Green Line branches, Newton serves as a residential hub for Boston commuters while maintaining its own commercial corridors along Washington Street, Centre Street, and Beacon Street. The population swells during the academic year with college students and includes a significant number of families drawn to the city's school system and proximity to major employers in Cambridge, Waltham, and downtown Boston.
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