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Clinton, MA

Clinton is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 15,428 at the 2020 census.

Clinton was first settled by Europeans in 1654 as a part of Lancaster. It was officially incorporated as a separate town on March 14, 1850, and named after the DeWitt Clinton Hotel in New York, a favorite place of the town's founders, Erastus Brigham Bigelow and his brother Horatio.

Clinton became an industrialized mill town, using the Nashua River as a source of water power. In 1897, construction began on the Wachusett Dam, culminating in the filling of the Wachusett Reservoir in 1908. This flooded a substantial portion of Clinton and neighboring towns, which had to be relocated. A noteworthy feature of the Boston metropolitan public water service was begun in 1896 in the Wachusett Lake reservoir at Clinton. The basin excavated there by ten years of labor, lying 385 ft. above the high-tide level of Boston harbor, had a capacity of 63,068,000,000 gallons of water and was the largest municipal reservoir in the world in 1911, yet was only part of a system planned for the service of the greater metropolitan area.

Part of the Central Massachusetts Railroad line abandoned in 1958 includes a tunnel near Clamshell Road. Railroads came to the town to serve this industry, including the Boston, Clinton, Fitchburg, and New Bedford Railroad (Fitchburg Branch of the Old Colony Railroad), the Central Massachusetts Railroad, and the Worcester, Nashua, and Rochester Railroad (the last two later merged into the Boston and Maine Railroad). By 1890, Clinton was noted for its manufacturing of carpets and woven wire.

Clinton claims to have the oldest continuously used baseball field in the world, Fuller Field, created in 1878. This challenges the claim by London, Ontario, which argues for Labatt Memorial Park, established as Tecumseh Park in 1877. This is disputed by Clinton because the London Field has been flooded and rebuilt twice, including a reorientation of the bases, and there is doubt Tecumseh Field was in continuous use after the 1883 flood. Fuller Field has been the home of the Clinton 76ers, a men's semi-professional baseball team as part of the CNEBA. The Sixers have called Clinton, MA their home for more than two decades and continue to be one of the most dominant teams in the area most recently capturing the 2017 CNEBA title.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 7.3 square miles (19 km2), of which 5.7 square miles (15 km2) is land and 1.6 square miles (4.1 km2), or 21.78%, is water. The Nashua River runs through the town, and the large Wachusett Reservoir lies to the south of the town center. Clinton is bordered by Lancaster to the north, Bolton to the northeast, Berlin to the east, Boylston to the south, and Sterling to the west.

Clinton places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. UMass Memorial Health - HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital offers a top-notch medical staff and a full spectrum of high-quality, state-of-the-art healthcare services. Ciccone Family Fitness Center provides a comprehensive gym experience with a variety of fitness classes and personal training options. For fitness enthusiasts, Anytime Fitness provides 24/7 gym access and personalized training programs. Wachusett Wellness Center offers a range of wellness classes including yoga and pilates. Outdoor lovers can enjoy the scenic trails at Nashua River Rail Trail, perfect for biking and walking. Achieve Performance Training is ideal for those interested in weightlifting and strength training. For mental well-being, Central Mass Yoga and Wellness offers meditation and mindfulness classes.

Top sites in Clinton, MA are The Icon Museum and Study Center, Wachusett Dam and Wachusett Reservoir, Clinton Historical Society, and Fuller Field.

Population: 15,053 (2023). ZIP code: 01510. Area codes: 351, 978. Elevation: 366 ft (112 m). Area: 7.3 square miles (19 km2).

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What is Clinton MA famous for?

By 1890, Clinton was noted for its manufacturing of carpets and woven wire. Clinton claims to have the oldest continuously used baseball field in the world, Fuller Field, created in 1878. This challenges the claim by London, Ontario, which argues for Labatt Memorial Park, established as Tecumseh Park in 1877.

Is Clinton, MA a good place to live?

Clinton is in Worcester County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Clinton offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Clinton, there are a lot of bars, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Clinton and residents tend to be liberal.

What is the average income in Clinton MA?

With 15,347 people, Clinton is the 133rd most populated city in the state of Massachusetts out of 351 cities. But watch out, Clinton, because Belchertown with 15,304 people, and Whitman with 15,146 people are right behind you. In 2021, the median household income of Clinton households was $84,938. Clinton households made slightly more than Winchendon households ($84,120) and Brimfield households ($84,830). However, 2.5% of Clinton families live in poverty.

Sources

Wikipedia

Town of Clinton

Niche

Massachusetts Demographics

The Icon Museum and Study Center 

Wachusett Dam and Wachusett Reservoir 

Clinton Historical Society 

Fuller Field

UMass Memorial Health - HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital

Ciccone Family Fitness Center

Anytime Fitness

Wachusett Wellness Center

Nashua River Rail Trail

Achieve Performance Training

Central Mass Yoga and Wellness

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