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Description of Glocester

The town of Glocester exudes the country atmosphere. In fact, it only has three villages, Chepachet, Harmony, and West Glocester. Even the villages are peaceful and quiet with little commotion and congestion. The rest of the countryside is dotted with homes, farms, lakes and open space.

The numerous freshwater lakes add recreational opportunities, as well as being a prime source of scenic beauty.

Townspeople take pride in its history, including the country’s oldest continual operating general store, the Dorr rebellion concerning voting rights, and the site of the first bank in America to fail.

There is a sense of community – people tend to know lots of citizens. In particular, families find Glocester well suited for educating their children, participation in organized youth sports, keeping pets, and escaping from the pollution, traffic, and stress of city life.

There are certain things that go hand in hand with the country life. Some services might not be available – Glocester has no public sewer system, no public trash collection, minimal public transportation. Distances might seem great to stores, and charming back roads may seem dangerous. Parents find themselves seeking friends for their youngsters and driving children to activities. Teenagers regret the lack of a mall in Glocester. Yes, these are often inconveniences. The citizens of Glocester have made a choice of lifestyle. Its not for everyone, but then again, neither are the alternatives.