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Westborough, MA

Westborough is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 21,567 at the 2020 Census, in over 7,000 households. Incorporated in 1717, the town is governed under the New England open town meeting system, headed by a five-member elected Board of Selectmen whose duties include licensing, appointing various administrative positions, and calling a town meeting of citizens annually or whenever the need arises.

Before recorded time, the area now known as Westborough was a well-traveled crossroads. As early as 7,000 BCE, prehistoric people in dugout canoes followed the Sudbury and Assabet Rivers to their headwaters in search of quartzite for tools and weapons.

From 1200 to 1600 CE, seasonal migrations brought Nipmuc Indians to hunt and fish near Cedar Swamp and Lake Hoccomocco. Using Fay Mountain as a landmark, Indians crisscrossed Westborough on well-worn paths: the old Connecticut Path leading west from Massachusetts Bay; the Narragansett Trail leading south, and the trail (along the present Milk Street) leading to Canada.

The early English explorer John Oldham followed these trails through Westborough in 1633, and settlers in search of fertile farmlands followed not long after. By late 1675, a few families had settled near Lake Chauncy, in the "west borough" of Marlborough.

On November 18, 1717, Westborough was incorporated as the hundredth town in Massachusetts, populated by twenty-seven families, including Thomas Rice who had represented Marlborough in the Great and General Court. Soon large farms were carved out, mills built along the Assabet River and Jackstraw Brook, and taverns flourished. Westborough's first minister, Reverend Ebenezer Parkman, shepherded the growing town of colonists through the years toward independence from Great Britain. Forty-six minutemen from Westborough fought under Captain Edmund Brigham in the Revolutionary War. In 1775, Northborough split off as the "north borough" of Westborough, much as Westborough split off 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 21.6 square miles (56.0 km2), of which 20.5 square miles (53.1 km2) is land, and 1.1 square miles (2.8 km2) is water, or 5.09 percent. Westborough contains the headwaters of the Sudbury and Assabet rivers. The town contains numerous bodies of water, including Lake Chauncy, George H. Nichols Reservoir (Mill Pond), Westboro Reservoir (Sandra Pond), Hocomonco Pond, and Cedar Swamp Pond. Lake Chauncy is open to swimming, boating, and fishing, and has a public beach open to residents of Westborough and Northborough during the summer months. The average elevation of the town is approximately 300 feet (91 m). Westborough is located in east/central Massachusetts, located approximately 28 miles (45.47 km) west of Boston and 12 miles (19 km) east of Worcester.
 

Westborough places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Release Well-Being Center is dedicated to redefining self-care, emphasizing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital-Westborough offers a top-notch medical staff and a full spectrum of high-quality, state-of-the-art healthcare services. The Boroughs Family Branch YMCA provides extensive fitness programs, swimming, and community events. For yoga enthusiasts, Metrowest Yoga offers a serene environment for practice. The Westborough Tennis & Swim Club is perfect for tennis and swim classes for all ages. Outdoor lovers can explore Mill Pond for hiking and kayaking opportunities. Orange Theory Fitness offers heart-rate-based interval training workouts. For holistic wellness, the Back to Balance Wellness Center provides chiropractic care and massage therapy.

Top sites in Westborough, MA are Westborough Historical Society, Release Well-Being Center, Westborough Shopping Center, and The Walkup & Robinson Memorial Reservation Parking.

Population: 22,012 (2023). ZIP code: 01581. Area codes: 508/774. Elevation: 300 ft (91 m). Area: 21.6 square miles (56.0 km2).

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Is Westborough, MA a good place to live?

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

What is Westborough, MA known for?

Since its incorporation in 1717 as the 100th town in Massachusetts, Westborough has grown from a settlement of orchards and dairies into a dynamic community with a healthy mix of residences, wooded trails, and industry. The town is located 12 miles east of Worcester and 29 miles west of Boston, with a land area of 21.62 square miles. The town's commuter rail station provides easy access to Boston and Worcester. At the intersection of the Mass Pike, Route 495, and Route 9, Westborough is an ideal location for business headquarters.

What is the average income in Westborough, MA?

Westborough has a 2024 population of 4,415. Westborough is currently growing at a rate of 0.39% annually and its population has increased by 9.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,024 in 2020. The average household income in Westborough is $126,603 with a poverty rate of 6.93%. The median age in Westborough is 43.1 years: 40 years for males, and 45.2 years for females.

Sources

Wikipedia

Town of Westborough

Niche

World Population Review

Westborough Historical Society 

Release Well-Being Center 

Westborough Shopping Center 

The Walkup & Robinson Memorial Reservation Parking

Release Well-Being Center

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital-Westborough

Boroughs Family Branch YMCA

Metrowest Yoga

The Westborough Tennis & Swim Club

Mill Pond

Orange Theory Fitness

Back to Balance Wellness Center

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