Leicester is a quiet, friendly New England town with historic charm, affordable short-term housing, and easy access to parks, lakes and nearby hiking/skiing at Wachusett—a comfortable, low-stress base for multi-week contracts.
When you want city energy or specialty care, Worcester (about 15–20 minutes) offers restaurants, arts and big hospitals, and Boston (roughly 45–60 minutes) brings major airports, museums and nightlife within reach.