Burt, By my standards the
New England marinas are on the expensive side, but when I consider the geographic range that you've identified, I would look at Onset,
Massachusetts.
Just on the south side of the
Cape Cod Canal, you'll find Onset has a couple of
marinas and a very good protected anchorage. The small town has convenient, grocery, pharmacy, post office, library, & restaurants a short walk from the town
dinghy dock.
The
current can be swift at the well-marked entry channel and there's usually a need to do some "crabbing" and watch your leeway, but once inside it is very peaceful.