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Brighton, Massachusetts is an area in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, adjacent to Boston in the US Commonwealth of Massachusetts, which is legally part of the City of Boston.
History
The area was established in the late 17th century and was known as "Little Cambridge" in its early years. In 1807 residents aquired legal separation from Cambridge and named the town Brighton. In 1874 the town was officially absorbed into the City of Boston.
Geography
Brighton is bordered by the cities of Cambridge, Watertown, and Newton, and the town of Brookline. Brighton is also bordered by the Boston neighborhood of Allston, and Brighton/Allston is often considered collectively as one neighborhood.
The Charles River separates Brighton from Cambridge and Watertown.
Colleges and universities
Brighton is host to the Bryman Institute, Saint Johns Seminary and part of Boston College. The area is also in close proximity to other colleges, including Boston University, and houses many of their students and faculty.
See also the List of colleges and universities in metropolitan Boston.
Transportation
Major streets in Brighton include Commonwealth Avenue, Washington Street and Market Street. The B line of the Boston MBTA subway Green Line runs directly through the neighbourhood along Commonwealth, and the C line of the Green Line ends at Cleveland Circle after passing through Brookline.
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