Sterling
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Location
ClimateCentral Ma., 41 miles west of Boston and 186 miles from New York City. Normal temperature in January.....23.4°F Normal temperature in July........71.3°F Normal annual precipitation.......47.0" Quick Facts Incorporated in 1781, the town is named for the Earl of Sterling, a Scottish lord. Sterling is the home of Mary Sawyer of "Mary Had a Little Lamb" fame. Each year in early September, the Sterling Town Fair attracts people from far and near who enjoy the many attractions of the fair; horse and oxen pulls, game booths, rides, good food, and music.
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