Who began cities in Massachusetts pilgrims or piritans?

The Puritans began establishing cities in Massachusetts. While the Pilgrims, who arrived on the Mayflower in 1620, founded Plymouth Colony, it was the Puritans who arrived in the 1630s and established more structured towns, including Boston. The Puritans focused on creating a community based on their religious beliefs and governance, leading to the development of a more urbanized society.