Cohasset is a quiet ocean-front residential town 20 miles southeast of Boston. The name, of the town, originally Conohasset, means "long rocky place". Long ago, the area was chronicled by Captain John Smith who mentions this rocky coast in a book about his voyage to New England in 1614.
Covering nine square miles, Cohasset...
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Cohasset is a quiet ocean-front residential town 20 miles southeast of Boston. The name, of the town, originally Conohasset, means "long rocky place". Long ago, the area was chronicled by Captain John Smith who mentions this rocky coast in a book about his voyage to New England in 1614.
Covering nine square miles, Cohasset is marked by colonial homes and spectacular ocean views. Cohassets central village lies around a wide common with a small pond, and features specialty shops, the colonial First Parish Meeting House and St. Stephens Church. The church, with its 56 bell carillon, has offered Sunday concerts since 1824. The town has active Community and Arts Centers, three historical museums and the renowned South Shore Music Circus. Jerusalem Road is well known for its beautiful homes and ocean views.
Though new homes continue to be built in Cohasset, residents want to keep the integrity of the town; local ordinances state that houses have to fit into the natural surroundings and compliment the unique landscape. There is a great deal of open-space outdoor activities are abundant in Cohasset at the Swim Club, two beaches and the recreational facilities of Whitney Woods Reservation and the Wompatuck State Park. Along the waterfront of Cohasset Harbor are facilities for dining, sailing and a replica of the famous Minots light.
Among the town services in Cohasset is a highly respected public school district comprising fours schools: early childhood elementary, grades three to five elementary, a middle school and a high school. Additionally, many of the town's 7000 residents involve themselves in an array of cultural and civic activities such as fine arts and music organizations.
The town is well-served by highway. Route 3A, a major artery of the South Shore connects Cohasset with the neighboring communities of Hingham, Hull and Scituate. Also, due to its seaside location, many residents have the unique option of commuting to work in Boston by ferry.
In August 2008, the average home sales price for a single family home or condo in Cohasset, MA was $875,077. While this data is collected from the MLS and deemed reliable, it is not guaranteed.
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