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Most would say Sharon is a delightful, aesthetically appealing, quiet affluent town. It’s a large town by land, about 1/2 of it is undeveloped greenspace. Long ago Sharon was a popular summer vacation spot for it’s Lake Massapoag. While it’s not the summer draw it once was, it’s still a very popular summer spot in the immediate region. Traditionally, Sharon residents stay in their homes longer than the average homeowner. Some local and nationally notable people call Sharon home.
Fun Facts
- 24.2 sq miles
- Originally in Stoughton – named after the Sharon plain due to it’s vast forestation
- Home to popular wedding venue Saphire Estate
- 1 zip code
- State Gov’t – 1 Reps and 1 Senator
- Federal Gov’t – 4th district of MA
- Borders 7 cities/towns
- Population has been relatively flat for 20 years
- Produced cannons and cannonballs for the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War
- Largest Jewish Cemetery in New England
Red – Sellers Market
Grey – Neutral
Green – Buyers Market
Sharon Market Data
Property Tax - $18.59/$1,000 of assessed value
Meals Taax - 0.75% (in addition to state sales tax of 6.25%)
Room Occupancy Excise Tax - 6% (in addition to state room occupancy excise tax of 5.7%)
Marijuana Tax - 3% (in addition to state sales tax of 6.25%)
Water - HERE
Calculate your estimated property tax, or anything else!
Ex: For a $550,000 home in Sharon follow these 2 steps
Step 1. 18.59 x 550000 = #
Step 2. #/1000 = the property tax for that home
1 Fire Stations
1 Ambulance Station
30 Police Officers
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Norwood Hospital will be closest when it's rebuilt. Sturdy Memorial in Attleborough is the closest for now
24 Hour Animal Hospital
Tufts Veterinary Emergency Treatment in Walpole
New England Animal Medical Center in West Bridgewater
1 station along 1 Commuter rail line
Easy Accessability to I-95
Part-Time Medical Transportation van is available to residents, shared with other nearby towns.
Charles River Apparel
Town of Sharon
Industrial Metal Products
Whitney Place Assisted Living
Sharon & Crescent United Credit Union
Largest Employers in Sharon
Infinity Data Corporation
East Coast Benefit Plans Inc.
Foremost at Sharon
Hessco
Senior Metal Bellows
Town Demographics
Activities
There are many youth and adult activities/sports available in Sharon, with the help of the Community Center and Lake Massapoag. Sharon Community Center has a website displaying activity info sponsoring all sorts of stuff throughout the year. There’s over 5000 acres of protected open space in Sharon, featuring the Audubon Moose Hill Sanctuary and Borderland State Park. Sharon has 2 golf courses (private). There’s an annual Sharon Day for all to enjoy, in addition to most holidays the town celebrates. Sharon is currently trying to find additional funding to build a new expansive library. Wards Berry Farm is always a treat to visit too!
Notable Attractions & Events
- Audubon Moose Hill Sanctuary & Borderland State Park
- Sharon Triathlon & Mick Morgan's Annual 5k
- Independence Day Celebration
- Annual Halloween Family Festival
- Annual St. Paddy's Day Dinner at Sharon 106
- Wards Berry Farm
- Massapoag Sportsmen's Club
- Sharon CC & The Cape Club of Sharon
- Lake Massapoag
- Summer Concert Series
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