Stockbridge, MA

Stockbridge is a small town in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, located about halfway between Boston and New York City. The population was 10,811 at the 2010 census. Stockbridge is home to many affluent families and has a high concentration of millionaires. The town's economy is based on real estate, with many homes and estates being sold or rented out.

The town's history can be traced back to 1634 when it was first settled by English Puritans led by Rev. John Eliot. The area was known as " Stoneham" until 1727 when it was renamed after Sir Richard Stockbridge, an English soldier who had fought in the War of the Spanish Succession and later served as Governor of Jamaica. In 1775, during the American Revolution, Stockbridge played an important role in the Battle of Bunker Hill.

Today, Stockbridge is a well-maintained community with many historic homes and estates. It is also home to several prestigious schools including Phillips Academy Andover and Choate Rosemary Hall. The town's main thoroughfare is Main Street which features numerous shops and restaurants as well as two banks (TD Bank & Citizens Bank). There are also several parks including Memorial Park which features a pond with a fountain dedicated to veterans from all wars as well as a playground for children.