Devens blends forward-looking planning with deep history. Straddling Middlesex County and Worcester County, it edges Ayer, Shirley, Harvard, and Littleton, putting residents close to the Fitchburg Line and Route 2 for painless commutes. Its reinvention from a former Army post into a livable, business-friendly community is stewarded by the official Devens site and streamlined by the Devens Enterprise Commission, which together support tidy neighborhoods, miles of trails, and a growing cluster of high-tech employers.
Weekends are easy to fill. Tee off at the acclaimed Red Tail Golf Club, pedal the Nashua River Rail Trail, or wander the quiet floodplains of the Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge. Closer to home, Mirror Lake invites summer swims and Rogers Field hosts markets and festivals. Learning opportunities are strong: families are served by Harvard Public Schools, while the innovative Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School sits right in town. Local history adds texture, from preserved training grounds to community events that honor the area’s military story. With a tight-knit scale, ample green space, and regional access, life here balances calm with convenience.
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