I am sorry, but there seems to be a mistake. Minot is a neighborhood located in the town of Scituate, Massachusetts, not a city. It is not recognized as a separate city or town by the state of Massachusetts. However, I can provide a profile for the town of Scituate, within which Minot is located.
📍 Location & Geography
Scituate is a seacoast town in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States, located on the South Shore, midway between Boston and Plymouth. The town is shaped like an elbow, extending into the Atlantic Ocean to the east.
🌎 Coordinates
The coordinates of Scituate, Massachusetts are approximately 42.1959° N latitude and 70.7256° W longitude.
🗺️ Region & Area
Scituate is part of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town has a total area of 31.8 square miles, of which 17.6 square miles is land and 14.2 square miles, or 44.6%, is water.
👥 Population & Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 18,133 people, 6,694 households, and 4,920 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,039.6 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the town was 96.7% White, 0.2% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.27% from other races, and 0.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.92% of the population.
🏛️ History
Scituate was settled by a group of people from Plymouth about 1627, who were joined by immigrants from the county of Kent in England. They were initially governed by the Plymouth Colony, becoming an independent town in 1636. The name Scituate is derived from “satuit,” a Wampanoag term for cold brook, which refers to a brook that runs to the inner harbor of the town.
🏞️ Nature & Environment
Scituate is dominated by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and is home to several brooks, rivers, and harbors. The town is also home to the Scituate Reservoir, and numerous parks and conservation lands, including the Wompatuck State Park, the Norris Reservation, and the Bates Island Marsh.
🏫 Education
Scituate is served by the Scituate Public Schools district. There are four elementary schools: Cushing, Hatherly, Jenkins, and Wampatuck. Scituate also has one middle school, Gates Intermediate School, and one high school, Scituate High School.
🚧 Transportation
Scituate is accessible from Boston and other locations via Massachusetts Route 3A, which runs through the town. The town is also served by the MBTA Greenbush commuter rail line, which has a station in the town. There are also several marinas in the town for boating.
📜 Trivia & Events
Scituate is known for its St. Patrick’s Day parade, which is one of the biggest in the state. The town is also home to the Scituate Lighthouse, which was built in 1811 and is now a museum. Every year, the town hosts the Scituate Art Festival, which attracts artists and visitors from all over the region.