Bolton, today, is a quiet residential community whose real estate is made up of older 19^th century homes, and newer, more contemporary homes. Bolton still retains the sense of a small, quaint New England Village.  In the 1800’s, Bolton’s economy consisted of an active limestone quarry as well as leather boots, shoes, and brick manufacturing.  After the gradual decline of manufacturing, Bolton has become known for its lovely scenic orchards, which have become an important industry.

Schools

Lancaster/Bolton/Stow school system is a union system with each town an independent school district sharing the same superintendent.  There are four elementary schools, two middle/junior high schools and one regional high school serving grades 9-12 located in Bolton for Bolton, Stow, and Lancaster.  Special needs department available to students.  Advanced placement courses offered to qualified students. 

Superintendent’s Name and Phone#: Johanna V VanHouten 978-779-0539

Medical Facilities

The closest hospitals are located in Clinton, Marlboro, Concord and Ayer.

Places of Worship

One Catholic, Federated, and Congregational.

Shopping

A convenience store is located in town.  More extensive shopping is available in Clinton, Hudson, and nearby towns; the Solomon Pond Mall is located just off Rte 495 on Rte 290.

Utilities and Services

A full-time police department, volunteer fire department, and certified ambulance squad service the town.  Private wells and septic tanks.

Recreational Facilities

Town fields, parks, and hiking trails.  One playground, two baseball fields, basketball courts, private and public golf courses, and swimming at the town pond with lifeguards.  Swimming instructions, skating, and little league available for children.  Bolton also has an active 4-H Club and a public library.

Transportation

No local transportation; commuter rail available in Fitchburg and South Acton; bus service to Boston in Hudson.

Distances

Bolton is located 31 miles northwest of Boston, a 50-minute drive and 25 miles northeast of Worcester, a 25-minute drive.