The older records are in Adams at the Registry of Deeds. After 1914, the directories conveniently list the streets in alphabetical order and the addresses in numerical order as well as listing names of people in alpha order. Prior to 1915, only the people are listed, followed by the street address, making research by street tedious and time-consuming. In many cases, the occupations of the adults are also listed. Many of those occupations no longer exist or are called something else now.
Charity begins at home.
Well, history begins at home, too. Learning about family history will inevitably lead one to neighborhood history, city or town history, state history, and finally to American and world history. It's one of the best ways to get children interested in history. After all, if Grandpa served in World War II, hearing about his experiences will spark an interest in the rest of the story. Learning about the history of one's neighborhood can lead to greater pride in that neighborhood, especially for children who may not feel any connection to their surroundings.