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Northern Essex Community College, the first Federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution in New England, is an education leader for the Merrimack Valley. Through a supportive learning environment and cultural inclusion, NECC embraces all identities and inspires initiative and excellence through top-notch affordable certificate and associate degree programs online and at campuses in Haverhill and Lawrence. NECC offers many bachelor’s degree transfer options, workforce development, and community education classes, and is host to the NECC Police Academy, MassHire Merrimack Valley, and Gallaudet University’s Regional Center for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Burlington’s origins as a small agricultural community are scarcely visible today, but remnants persist in roads that still crisscross its hilly terrain and in a few, prized historic properties. The remaining historic buildings once served as farm houses, taverns, homes, and schools along the winding roads when Burlington was a sparsely settled corner of a Boston-centric region. The rural characteristics of the community persisted from its settlement in 1641 for nearly 300 years. By 1950, the census recorded only 3,250 residents. But suddenly, Burlington was transformed by powerful shifts in regional economics, demographic and transportation during the second half of the twentieth century. Today Burlington is home to a robust and diverse collection of commercial enterprises within the retail, life science, technology, and medical sectors. Approximately 150,000 people per day flock to the Town to work, eat, shop, play or take advantage of the numerous outdoor recreation areas. Our population represents a broad range of cultures and backgrounds and we are proud to showcase and celebrate the diversity within our community.