Top Spots to Live 2021: North of Boston
Everett, Newbury, and Somerville draw big buyer interest, each for their own reasons.
By Jon Gorey Globe Correspondent,Updated April 21, 2021, 2 hours ago
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PLACING A BET: EVERETT
When Blessing Chitanda and her partner, Shawn Roberts, bought their home in
Everett four years ago, even small condos near Chitandaâs Studio 27 Salon in the South End seemed out of reach. âWe moved here from Boston â itâs close to the city, and way cheaper,â Chitanda says. Last May, the couple took over a commercial space across the street from their house, and now the salon has decamped to Everett, too, where they feel embraced by the community. âOur neighbors are so friendly,â Chitanda says.