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Northborough, MA

Northborough is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The official spelling of the town's name is "Northborough," but the alternative spelling "Northboro" is also used. The population was 15,741 at the 2020 census.

The areas surrounding Northborough were first settled by the Nipmuc people. Europeans set up a plantation on May 14, 1656, following a petition for resettlement from the people of the Sudbury Plantation to the General Court of the Bay Colony. On January 24, 1766, the district of Northborough was established within neighboring Westborough. On August 23, 1775, the district became a town, and on June 20, 1807, part of neighboring Marlborough was annexed to Northborough.

The first meeting house was established in 1746, with the legal governor of the town being called the Town Minister. The first Town Minister was Reverend John Martyn. In 1775, Northborough split off as the "north borough" of Westborough, much as Westborough had split from Marlborough some 58 years before. However, the two towns shared a meetinghouse for some time.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 18.8 square miles (49 km2), of which 18.5 square miles (48 km2) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2), or 1.17%, is water. On average, the town is about 302 feet (92 meters) above sea level.

Northborough is located in Central Massachusetts and shares a border with five towns and one city. Southborough is located to the southeast. The border, however, is only 500 yards long and is in the woods with no accessible trail. Marlborough is located to the north of Southborough and due east of Northborough. The most accessible way to enter Marlborough from Northborough is via U.S. Route 20. Berlin is located to the north of Northborough. Boylston is located to the northwest. Shrewsbury is located to the west and is the town that separates Northborough from Worcester. Shrewsbury is accessible via Route 20 or Route 9. Westborough is located to the south of Northborough and is accessible via Route 9 or Route 135. Of the six towns that make up Northborough's borders, and including Northborough as the seventh, Northborough is the fourth largest town by population. Marlborough is the largest while Berlin is the smallest.

Northborough places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Northborough Medical Group provides great care - convenient, compassionate, high-quality care that's right for you. Northborough Fitness and Anytime Fitness provide a comprehensive gym experience with a variety of fitness classes and personal training options. Nature lovers can enjoy the scenic hiking and snowshoeing trails at Chestnut Hill Farm, which also features a farm stand and CSA. For a unique relaxation experience, try Fireside Yoga at Broken Creek Vineyard. Tougas Family Farm offers a perfect getaway with apple picking and other farm activities. Golf enthusiasts can network and unwind at Cyprian Keyes Golf Club.
 

Top Sites in Northborough, MA are Assabet Park, Northborough Historical Society, and Ellsworth McAfee Park.

ZIP Code: 01532. Area code: 508 / 774. Elevation: 300 ft (91 m). Area: 18.8 square miles (49 km2). Population: 15,741 (2020).

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What is Northborough Massachusetts known for?

Along the old Boston Post Road, commemorative plaques outline historical events including the place where Mary Goodnow, a young Northborough settler, was scalped by Indians in 1707. Scattered along the tributaries of the Assabet River, numerous mills serve as markers of another kind, commemorating the places where textile manufacturing and other early industry boomed, and then, ebbed and died. Today, in addition to providing the setting for several working farms, Northborough is also host to a burgeoning research and development-oriented industrial park; however, the town serves primarily as a residential area, a rural home to Boston and Worcester commuters.

Is Northborough, MA a good place to live?

Northborough is in Worcester County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Northborough offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Northborough, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. The public schools in Northborough are highly rated.

What are the demographics of Northborough, MA?

Northborough is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The official spelling of the town's name is "Northborough," but the alternative spelling "Northboro" is also used. The population was 15,741 at the 2020 census. The areas surrounding Northborough were first settled by the Nipmuc people. Europeans set up a plantation on May 14, 1656, following a petition for resettlement from the people of the Sudbury Plantation to the General Court of the Bay Colony. On January 24, 1766, the district of Northborough was established within neighboring Westborough.

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Town of Northborough

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Assabet Park

Northborough Historical Society

Ellsworth McAfee Park

Northborough Medical Group

Northborough Fitness

Anytime Fitness

Chestnut Hill Farm

Broken Creek Vineyard

Tougas Family Farm

Cyprian Keyes Golf Club

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