Hi Louisa, Where on the Northshore do you reside? I am from Danvers; only town I ever lived in until 1 1/2 years ago. My husband grew up in Haverhill. Most of his family is from the Bradford section of the city. I'm also pretty familiar with Harrison ME. as I spent all of my summers as a kid on Long Lake. BTW, how does your aunt like living in Rye? The property is high but it appears that the taxes are pretty low for NH. It is such a gorgeous coastal town, if you don't mind, ask her how well it is run......... Of all the NH coastal towns it appeals to me the most.