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Old 04-02-2022, 10:53 PM
 
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What is it like for retirees/seniors. I know there are a few 55+ areas there. We are downsizing from a more upscale area and considering Tyngsboro.
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Old 04-03-2022, 05:46 AM
 
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I know someone not very well who said they liked living in Tyngsboro but were considering moving for a better school system. Unfortunately I don't remember any more details from that conversation.
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Old 04-03-2022, 03:24 PM
 
Location: Boston, MA
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Tyngsborough is very autocentric. There's only one bus line, the LRTA #10 that runs to Tyngsborough and it only serves the eastern side of town. The western side only has a seasonal bus line, the #19 that runs to the Pheasant Lane Mall. Many major roadways do not have sidewalks and are not pedestrian friendly. Crossing the multilane Middlesex Road can be very dangerous and there have been fatalities in the past. Driving it is no picnic either, especially during rush hours when there are tons of commuters cutting through Tyngsborough. There are no major supermarkets in Town, the closest are either in next door Lowell, Chelmsford, or over the border in NH. The Merrimack River cuts the Town in half and you can only get from one side to the next via the Tyngsborough Bridge. I can see why seniors are atttracted to Tyngsborough because you are right, it is not upscale and affordable compared to communities closer to Boston but there are reasons for this. Personally I would not choose to live in Tyngsborough as a retiree but then again I'm a city person. If you're into seclusion and auto driving then maybe Tyngsborough can work for you.
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