Information & Real Estate Data
 Originally a part of Marlborough, Northborough
grew as did Marlborough as an agricultural and industrial community. Manufacturing of
iron and wooden products, military and rifle production was carried
out in the town until the 19th century. As early industry
diminished, Northborough emerged as a residential and agricultural
community. The significant annual town event is the celebration of
the harvest called: Applefest. Today the town is a popular suburb of both Worcester and
Marlborough that has enjoyed stable and consistent residential
growth. Real estate in the community is comprised of established
neighborhoods, new developments as well as colonial period farm
houses. There is easy access to routes 290 and 495, and commuter
rail is available in nearby Southboro and Westboro.
Population:
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14,400
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Number of Single Family Homes:
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3,965 |
Land Area:
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18.72 square miles |
Number of Condominium
Units:
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641 |
Government:
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Town Meeting |
Number of Multi-Family &
Apt. Complexs:
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178 |
County:
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Worcester |
Median SF Sales Price:
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$420,000 |
Official Town Web
Site:
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town.northborough.ma.us/ |
Median Condominium Sales
Price:
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$254,500 |
Phone of Town Hall or offices:
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508-393-5040 |
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Schools
Four Elementary Schools
for grades K-4, one middles school for grades 5-8 and one
Regional High School for grades 9-12 in Northborough and
Southborough. Programs developed to meet needs of gifted
students. Extensive special needs program
Superintendent
Name and Phone #: Mrs. Rosemary Joseph
508-351-7000
Medical Facilities
Care is available at the
Northborough Medical Center. Hospitals available in the two
nearby towns of Marlborough and Worcester.
Places of Worship
Episcopal, Unitarian,
Congregational-Baptist, Seventh Day Adventist and two
Catholic.
Shopping
Most shopping is done at
the neighborhood centers in Marlborough, Hudson, Westboro, and the regional
shopping facilities of the Solomon Pond Mall in next door
Marlboro.
Utilities and Services
US National Grid
electric and
Nstar (gas) provide power to Northborough.
There is some town sewerage. Garbage and recycling pickup is
offered; town water throughout most of the town.
Recreational Facilities
Within an hour’s drive
of the town there are six ski areas and 6 state recreation
areas. Facilities are available at all six for boating,
fishing, hunting, picnicking, and swimming. 2 parks- Assabet
Park with a wading pool and Northborough Park. Playground
with supervised summer program, Little League, Junior
Football, and Youth Ice Hockey.
Transportation
Northborough has no
passenger rail service. Connections are made at nearby
Worcester for all points. There are four bus lines
franchised by the state to serve the town. Commuter rail
service is available in nearby Framingham.
Distances
Northborough is 10 miles
northeast of Worcester and 31.6 miles west of Boston.
Driving time to Boston is 45 minutes. Connections can be
made in nearby Worcester for all main points. Main highways
serving the town are Rt.20, 135 and 495 and 290.
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Last Modified
05/16/2007 |
