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    Brighton is a former town and current neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, United States, located in the northwestern corner of the city. It is named after the English city of Brighton. Initially Brighton was part of Cambridge, and known as "Little Cambridge". Brighton separated from Cambridge in 1807 after a … See more

    In 1630, land comprising present-day Allston–Brighton and Newton was assigned to Watertown. In 1634, the Massachusetts Bay Colony transferred ownership of the … See more

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    As of 2020, the estimated population of Brighton is 48,330. The population density is 15,784 per mi , slightly lower than the citywide average of 16,686 per mi . The median age is 29.3. The largest measured age cohort is 25–34, which comprises 36.4% of the … See more

    Michael Bloomberg, mayor of New York City, born in Brighton, but raised in Medford
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    Brighton is accessible via the B branch of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)'s Green Line light rail service, which has 11 stops along Commonwealth Avenue in Brighton. Cleveland Circle on the C branch is located in the … See more

    Brighton is connected to the rest of Boston by the Allston neighborhood. It is otherwise surrounded by Cambridge, Watertown, Newton, … See more

    Brighton is home to many Boston Public Schools:
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    • Edison School
    • Winship School
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    Brighton Board of Trade history page
    • Dr. William P. Marchione, "A Short History of Allston-Brighton"
    • Dr. William P. Marchione, The Bull in the Garden (1986) See more

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    In October 1873, the Town of Brighton in Middlesex County voted to annex itself to the City of Boston in Suffolk County, and in January 1874 Brighton officially became part of the City of Boston. Allston–Brighton's population grew rapidly in the next 50 years, rising from 6,000 in 1875 to 47,000 by 1925.
    The slightly more chilled-out sibling to nearby Allston, Brighton is known as a popular hangout for indie rockers and the college set, but is also home to young professionals and Chinese, Russian and Brazilian communities. A summer evening on Commonwealth Avenue in Brighton. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)
    Brighton is in Suffolk County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Brighton offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Brighton there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Brighton and residents tend to be liberal.
    This walkable neighborhood, nestled between Brookline and Cambridge, offers easy access to the Charles River, the Chestnut Hill Reservoir, the Green Line, the commuter rail and a bunch of buses. With its residential streets and proximity to Boston College and Boston University, Brighton at once evokes images of suburbia and college dorms.
  3. WebNov 8, 2023 · BU Today staff. Just beyond the bustling streets of Allston lies a more residential neighborhoodBrighton. Home to many Boston University and Boston College students, young professionals, and …

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    WebLearn About Brightons Best! You can search our online business directory to learn more about the businesses and services available in Brighton. Explore the Directory. Who Are We. Brighton Main Streets is dedicated …