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+Brief History of Northborough
Northborough was settled as the “North borough” of Marlborough in the early 1650s. In 1717, it was set off from Marlborough,
becoming the north part of Westborough. In January, 1766, Northborough was incorporated as a town of its own.
In 1746, the first Meeting House was established under the name of The Church of Christ and became the center of all town
activities, both religious and civic. Northborough had three Town Ministers, the first being Rev. John Martyn, who served
from 1746-1767. His successor, the patriot and Harvard graduate, Peter Whitney, served the town until 1816. Rev. Whitney
was followed by the Rev. Joseph Allen who served until 1873. Both Whitney and Allen were well-respected historians and
authors of their day.
Northborough has been home to many famous statesmen, authors, soldiers, and financiers. Included are Amos Rice, who
served with George Washington, and Cyrus Gale, who donated the building that now houses the Northborough Free Library.
Northborough, located along the thriving Boston Post Road and bisected by the Assabet River, has been home to various
industries. Grist and saw mills gave way to iron and brick works. These, in turn, were succeeded by cotton and woolen mills as
well as other commodities, leading up to the present-day electronics industry.
Through the centuries, Northborough has maintained its essential character while it continues to grow and prosper.
Town Profiles
Incorporated – January 24, 1766
Area - Total: 18.76 sq. mi.; Land: 18.54 sq. mi.; Water: .22 sq. mi.
Elevation - 300 ft; Top of Mt. Pisgah - 715 ft.
Persons Per Sq. Mi. – 774
Housing
Total Households - 4,813
Persons Per Family - 3.02
Median Value Single-Family Home - $418,400
Tax Rate on Property (2009) - $13.76
Registered Voters (6/01/09)
Democrat – 2,277
Republican – 1,568
Unenrolled - 5,867
Others - 32
Town Licenses &
Certificates
Contact the Town Clerk
at 508-393-5001.
Population (U.S. Census)
2000 - 14,013
1990 - 11,929
1970 - 9,218
1960 - 6,687
Population (Town Census)
2009 - 14,529
2001 - 14,185
1980 - 10,568
1950 - 3,122
1996 – 13,267
2000 Census Breakdown
Male - 6,893
Female - 7,120
Demographics by Age
2000
1990
0-19
4,330
3,481
20-34
1,988
2,649
35-54
5,112
3,895
55-64
1,213
969
65 & over
1,370
935
Median Age
37.4
34.3
Property Tax
Information
Contact the Assessor’s
Office at 508-393-5005.
Town Hall Office Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday: 7 a.m. - 12 noon
Official Town Website
www.town.northborough.ma.us
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1980
3,811
2,635
2,692
696
734
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Dog Licenses
Renew before March 1
in Town Clerk’s Office
or by mail.
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GOVERNMENT
Town Officials
State Officials
National Officials
Town Administrator
John Coderre
508-393-5040/508-393-6996 (fax)
Governor
Deval Patrick
Room 360, State House
Boston, MA 02133
617-725-4005
www.mass.gov
U.S. Senators
Paul G. Kirk, Jr. (Interim)
2400 JFK Federal Bldg.
Boston, MA 02203
http://kirk.senate.gov
617-565-3170
or
317 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
202-224-4543
[email protected]
Assistant Town Administrator
Kim Hood
Town Moderator
Frederick A. George
Board of Selectmen
Jeff Amberson
Fran Bakstran, Chr
William J. Pantazis
Dawn Rand
Leslie Rutan
Officers of Worcester County
Clerk of Courts
Dennis P. McManus
District Attorney
Joseph D. Early, Jr.
Registrar of Deeds
Anthony J. Vigliotti
Sheriff
Guy W. Glodis
Register of Probate
Stephen G. Abraham
State Senators
James Eldridge (Pct. 3)
Room 213-A, State House
Boston, MA 02133
617-722-1120/617-722-1089 (fax)
[email protected]
or
Walker Building
255 Main St., Room 106
P.O. Box 1110
Marlborough, MA 01752
508-786-3040/508-786-1969
Harriette Chandler (Pct. 1, 2, 4)
Room 312-D, State House
Boston, MA 02133
617-722-1544/508-617-722-1357
[email protected]
State Representatives
Harold P. Naughton, Jr. (Pct. 1,2,3,4)
Room 174, State House
Boston, MA 02133
617-722-2877/978-368-8458 (fax)
[email protected]
or
200 High Street, First Floor
Clinton, MA 01510
978-365-1955/978-368-8485 (fax)
John F. Kerry
One Bowdoin Square, 10th Floor
Boston, MA 02114
http://kerry.senate.gov/
617-565-8519
or
Room 218, Russell Senate Building
Washington, DC 20510
202-224-2742
U.S. Congressman
James McGovern
438 Cannon Building
Washington, DC 20515
[email protected]
202-225-6101/202-225-5759 (fax)
or
255 Main Street, Room 104
Marlborough, MA 0l752
508-460-9292, 508-460-6869 (fax)
Register to Vote
Town Clerk’s Office
Town Hall, 2nd Floor
63 Main Street
Northborough
508-393-5001
The results of upcoming elections may affect the representation of elected
officials.
Voter Registration
By state law, registrations are closed 20 days before state or national elections,
20 days before town elections or annual town meetings, and 10 days before
special town meetings.
Northborough residents 18 and older may register to vote year-round at the
Town Clerk’s office, Monday through Friday.
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Election Hours: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
for town, state, & national
elections.
Polling Places
Precinct 1:
Precinct 2:
Precinct 3:
Precinct 4:
Proctor School
Lincoln St. School
Peaslee School
Zeh School
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GOVERNMENT
Town Services
Accounting.................................................. 508-393-5003
Jason Little, Town Accountant
Wendy Ricciardi, Assistant
Fire Department..................................................... 508-393-1540
Dispatch................................................................ 508-393-1515
David Durgin, Fire Chief
Debbie Bent, Administrative Assistant
Administrator’s Office ............................... 508-393-5040
John W. Coderre, Town Administrator
Kim Hood, Assistant Town Administrator
Diane Wackell, Executive Assistant
M.J. Fredette, Executive Assistant
Food Pantry................................................ 508-393-6897
Susan Seppa, Director
Library ........................................................ 508-393-5025
Jean Langley, Director
Assessors ................................................... 508-393-5005
Diane O’Connor, Principal Assessor
Sue Reagan, Assessors Assistant
Mary Carey, Assessors Assistant
MIS/GIS Department .................................. 508-393-1524
David Kane, Director
John Sabatini, Assistant
Board of Health........................................... 508-393-5009
Jamie Terry, Health Agent
Louise Leo, Administrative Assistant
Sarah Roach, Administrative Assistant
Recreation .................................................. 508-393-5034
Allison Lane, Director
Michelle Lyseth, Administrative Assistant
Town Planner ............................................. 508-393-5019
Kathy Joubert
Debbie Grampietro, Administrative Assistant
Building ....................................................... 508-393-5010
Bill Farnsworth, Building Inspector
Fred Lonardo, Assistant
Louise Leo, Administrative Assistant
Sarah Roach, Administrative Assistant
Police Department ..................................... 508-393-1515
Mark Leahy, Police Chief
Karen Taylor, Administrative Assistant
Cable…………………………………………..508-393-6195
Kathy Dalgliesh, Cable Access Director
Recycling Commission ............................. 508-393-8514
Betty Tetreault
D.P.W./Water/Sewer/Cemetery/Parks ....... 508-393-5030
Kara Buzanoski, Director
Lynda LePoer, Administrative Assistant
Robbie Powers, Administrative Assistant
Senior Center ............................................. 508-393-5035
Kelly Burke, Director
Nancy Dragon/Anne Jackson, Office Assistants
Jocelyn Ehrhardt, Outreach Coordinator
Dog Officer.................................................. 508-842-8208
Claudia McGuire
Tax Collector.............................................. 508-393-5045
June Hubbard-Ward, Treasurer/Collector
Cheri Cox, Assistant
Elaine Dell’Olio, Assistant Tax Collector
Marijane Pescaro, Financial Assistant
Engineering................................................. 508-393-5015
Fred Litchfield, Town Engineer
Debbie Grampietro, Administrative Assistant
Town Clerk ................................................. 508-393-5001
Andrew Dowd
Teresa Kelly, Assistant
Family & Youth Services ........................... 508-393-5020
June David-Fors, Director
Karen Kazarian, Clinician
Kathy Brumby, Office Assistant
Veteran’s Agent ......................................... 508-393-5024
Richard Perron
LICENSES, PERMITS, & CERTIFICATES
Town Clerk: Birth Certificates, Death Certificates, Dog Licenses, Hunting & Fishing Licenses, Marriage Licenses, Burial Permits, Raffle
& Bazaar Permits, Doing Business As (DBA) Certificates
Board of Health:, Food Services, Plumbing & Septic Installation or Repair, & Stable Permits
Selectman’s Office: Auctioneer & Peddler Licenses, Liquor & Common Victualer Licenses, & Flammable Liquids/Hazardous Materials
Storage Licenses
Fire Department: Blasting, Tank Installation/Removal, Underground Storage, Alarm Installation/Renovation, Sprinkler Installation/
Renovation, Propane Storage, Black Powder, Smokeless Powder, Oil Burner, Fireworks, Brush Burning, & Hazardous Materials Storage
Police Department: Pistol Permits, FID Cards, Street Closings, & Street Openings
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GOVERNMENT
Town Government Meeting Schedule & Contacts
Appropriations Committee
As Needed
Selectmen’s Meeting Room at 7:30a.m.
John Coderre .................508-393-5040
Earth Removal Board
1st Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Conference Room B
Fred Litchfield...............508-393-5015
Northborough School Committee
1st Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
Robert E. Melican Middle School
Superintendent’s Office....508-486-5115
Board of Assessors
As Needed
Assessor’s Office
Diane O’Connor ...........508-393-5005
Elderly & Disabled Taxation
Fund Committee
As Needed
Town Offices
June Hubbard-Ward…..508-393-5045
Open Space Committee
1st Thursday at 7 p.m.
Conference Room B
Kathy Joubert ................508-393-5019
Board of Health
2nd Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Conference Room B
Jamie Terry.....................508-393-5009
Board of Selectmen
2nd & 4th Monday at 7 p.m.
Selectmen’s Meeting Room
Diane Wackell ...............508-393-5040
Cable TV Advisory Committee
As Needed
Town Offices
Kathy Dalgliesh.............508-393-6195
Cemetery Commission
2nd Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in
Cemetary Building and
3rd Wed. in Feb., May, Aug. & Nov.
in DPW Office at 7:00 p.m.
Kara Buzanowski…….508-393-5030
Community Affairs Committee
3rd Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Conference Room B
Virginia Simms George ... 508-393-2541
Community Preservation Committee
4th Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
Conference Room B
Kathy Joubert………508-393-5019
Conservation Committee
2nd Monday at 7 p.m.
Conference Room B
Fred Litchfield...............508-393-5015
Council on Aging
2nd Thursday at 7 p.m.
Senior Center
Kelly Burke ....................508-393-5035
Cultural Council
As Needed
Conference Room C
Terry Crean....................508-393-5040
Financial Planning Committee
As Needed
Town Offices – 7:00 p.m.
John Coderre .................508-393-5040
Fire Department
1st & 3rd Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Fire Station
David Durgin ................508-393-1540
Groundwater Advisory
2nd Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.
Conference Room B
Fred Litchfield...............508-393-5015
Historical Commission
3rd Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
Conference Room C
Normand Corbin--------508-393-5040
Housing Authority
1st Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
Colonial Village Comm. Room
Lynne Moreno………....508-393-2408
Housing Partnership
3rd Thursday at 7:00
Conference Room C
Kathy Joubert…….…508-393-5019
Industrial Development Commission
2nd Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. as needed
Selectmen’s Meeting Room
Kim Hood…………...508-393-5040
Library Trustees
2nd Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
Library
Jean Langley...................508-393-5025
Municipal Code & Bylaw Committee
As Needed
Town Offices
Lorraine Leland………508-393-5040
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Parks & Recreation Commission
2nd Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
Recreation Center
Allison Lane...................508-393-5034
Personnel Board
4th Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. as needed
Selectmen’s Meeting Room
Kim Hood......................508-393-5040
Planning Board
1st & 3rd Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Conference Room B
Kathy Joubert ................508-393-5019
Recycling Committee
As Needed
Town Offices
Betty Tetreault...............508-393-8514
Regional School Committee
3rd Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
Algonquin Reg. High School Library
Superintendent’s Office....508-486-5115
Scholarship Committee
1st Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
Conference Room C
Laurie Klein…………..508-393-5040
Water & Sewer Commission
1st Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Selectmen’s Meeting Room
Kara Buzanowski..........508-393-5030
Youth Commission
3rd Thursday at 7 p.m.
Conference Room B
June David-Fors............508-393-5020
Zoning Board of Appeals
4th Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.
Selectmen’s Meeting Room
Richard Rand……..…..508-393-5019
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SCHOOLS & PLACES OF WORSHIP
Schools - Public
Central Office
Charles E. Gobron, Superintendent of Schools
Ewa Pytowska, Assistant Superintendent of Schools
Jean Tower, Director of Technology
Barbara E. Goodman, Director of Special Ed./ Student Support Services
53 Parkerville Road, Southborough
508-486-5115/508-486-5123 (fax)
www.nsboro.k12/ma.us
Grades K-5
76 Lincoln St.
Principal: Beth Ludwig
Secretary: Linda Flanigan
www.nsboro.k12.ma.us/lincoln
508-351-7030
Proctor School 26 Jefferson Rd.
Principal: Margaret Donohoe
Secretary: Maryanne Lavallee
www.nsboro.k12.ma.us/proctor
508-351-7040
31 Maple St.
Principal: Scott Bazydlo
Secretary: Linda Brannon
www.nsboro.k12.ma.us/peaslee
508-351-7035
Zeh School Lincoln Street School 33 Howard St.
Principal: Susan Whitten
Secretary: Linda Brandt
www.nsboro.k12.ma.us/zeh
508-351-7048
Peaslee School Northborough Extended Day Programs (NEDP, INC.)
Non-Profit, tuition-based, after-school program for grades K-5 that takes place in the cafeteria at each of the
four elementary schools in town and is held from school dismissal to 6 p.m. Before-school care is offered if
enrollment numbers are met. It is licensed through the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC.)
Lincoln St. School
Peaslee School
508-393-3441
508-393-0090
Proctor School
Zeh School
508-393-7932
508-393-8427
For further information, contact Lois Kirk or Cindee Morin at 508-393-7020 or visit NEDP’s website at
www.town.northborough.ma.us (access under Town Departments).
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Grades 5-8
Robert E. Melican Middle School – 145 Lincoln Street
Principal: Patricia Montimurro
Secretaries: Cathy Luby/Karolyn Lanciault
508-351-7020
www.nsboro.k12.ma.us/melican
Grades 9-12
Algonquin Regional High School Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School
79 Bartlett St.
215 Fitchburg St., Marlborough 01752
Principal: Mark Hollick
Secretary: Catherine Berg
508-485-9430/508-460-3472 (fax)
www.assabettech.com
Principal: Tom Mead
Secretaries: Alice Lotoski/Bonniee Dodson
508-351-7010/508-393-9226 (fax)
Absence Line: 508-351-7008
www.nsboro.k12.ma.us/algonquin
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SCHOOLS & PLACES OF WORSHIP
Schools – Private/Parochial/Preschools
Al-Hamra Academy (Preschool-8)
435 South Street, Shrewsbury
508-845-7000
Doe-Rey-Me Preschool
295 Crawford St.
508-393-6360
Church of the Nativity Community
Nursery School
45 Howard St.
508-393-1210
Goddard School
10 Davis St.
508-393-0805
Tiny Tomahawks at Algonquin
Regional High School
79 Bartlett St.
508-351-7010
Cornerstone Academy (K-4)
5 Oak Ave.
508-351-9976
Cancellations/Delayed School Openings
Nancy W. Berglund
Joan Frank
Shirley Lundberg
Susan Sartori
Stephen Witkowski
Zeh Integrated Preschool
33 Howard St.
508-393-4378
Algonquin Regional
School Committee
Creative Learning Preschool (The)
10 Southwest Cutoff
508-393-9122
Northborough
School Committee
St. Bernadette School (Preschool-8)
266 Main St.
508-351-9905
There are several options:
The District Web Site @
http://www.nsboro.k12.ma.us or the
automated calling system – One Call Now or
via Local TV and Radio Stations
Please do not call the school or police station
Paul Butka
Susan Dargan
Joan Frank
Kathleen Harragan Polutchko
Dan Kolenda
Jack Kessler
Shirley Lundberg
John Reynolds
Susan Sartori
Lynne Winter
Places of Worship [located in Northborough unless otherwise noted]
Church of Christ
456 W. Main St.
508-393-7988
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter
Day Saints (Mormon)
240 Hemenway St., Marlborough
www.lds.org
508-460-0606
Church of the Nativity (Episcopal)
45 Howard St.
www.churchofthenativity.org
508-393-3146
Congregation B’Nai Shalom
(Reformed)
117 E. Main St., Westborough
www.cbnaishalom.org
508-366-7191
First Parish Church, Unitarian
Universalist
40 Church St.
www.firstparishnorthboro.org
508-393-6422
First United Methodist Church
120 W. Main St., Westborough
www.firstumchurch.org
508-366-4910
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s
Witnesses
419 Main St.
508-393-1339
Rice Memorial Church (Baptist)
85 Lincoln St.
www.ricechurch.org
508-393-3481
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Seventh-Day Adventist Church
30 Brigham St.
www.northborough22adventchurchconnect.org
508-393-6577
St. Bernadette Church (Catholic)
266 Main St., P.O. Box 743
www.stb-parish.org
508-393-2838
St. Rose of Lima Church (Catholic)
244 W. Main St., P.O. Box 685
www.saintroseoflima.com
508-393-2413
Trinity Church (UCC/American
Baptist)
23 Main St., P.O. Box 241
www.trinitynorthborough.org
508-393-8156
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COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
Town & Support Services
MOPS - Mothers of Preschoolers
Provides an opportunity for mothers and young children to come together for
fellowship, learning, & fun.
First United Methodist Church, 120 W. Main St., Westborough
[email protected]
ALANON/ALATEEN Family Services
24-hour meeting information.
508-791-3431
Alcoholics Anonymous
100 Grove St., Worcester, MA 01615
508-752-9000 (call for meeting times & places)
Northborough Council on Aging
Maintains & improves quality of life for mature citizens of community.
Northborough Senior Center
1 Centre Dr., Northborough
508-393-5035 (Jerry Anderson)
Assabet Valley Area Family Network
Parenting workshops, playgroups, enrichment classes, parent support groups,
information & referrals for families with children
0-5 years of age. Call to receive free newsletter.
169 Pleasant St., 2nd Floor, Marlborough, MA 01752
508-485-0085
Helping Hands Association, Inc. (formerly District Nurses)
Loans “free” durable medical equipment to Northborough residents. Coordinates
Thanksgiving & Christmas “Helping Hand” meal & gift distribution program for
families & senior citizens in need.
P.O. Box 383, Northborough
508-393-8763 (Marcia Roman)
Assabet Valley Chapter of Mothers & More
An organization for sequencing women – mothers who have altered their
career paths to take care of their children.
Whitney Place, 238 West Main St., Northborough
www.mothersandmoreassabetvalley.org
Northborough Family & Youth Services
Provides support through crisis intervention, counseling, mental health
assessments, trauma response, application assistance to fuel and food
programs. Also serves as centralized information source for social services
referrals to local, state and federal programs.
Town Hall, 63 Main St., Northborough
508-393-5020 (June David-Fors)
Northborough COA Van Service
(in cooperation with WRTA)
Provides regional transit services for senior citizens & the disabled for medical
appointments, employment, shopping, recreation, etc.
P.O. Box 46, Northborough
508-752-9283 Press 2
Northborough Food Pantry
Distribution of supplemental food to Northborough residents who have acute
need or limited income.
Wednesdays, 9-10:30 a.m./Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m.
Town Hall (Lower Level), 63 Main St., Northborough
508-393-6897 (Susan Seppa)
Bay Path Elder Services, Inc.
Home care & related services enabling older people to live independently &
comfortably at home while promoting well-being & dignity. Many Bay Path
services are free, others are based on ability to pay and some are offered on a
fee-for-service basis.
33 Boston Post Road West, Marlborough
www.baypath.org
508-573-7200
Northborough Housing Authority
26 Village Dr., Northborough
508-393-2408 (Lynne Moreno)
Community Meals
Food & fellowship offered every Wednesday at 6 p.m. Hearty, nutritious
meal served at no charge. All are welcome!
Trinity Church, 23 Main St., Northborough
508-393-8156
Northborough Senior Center
Transportation, shopping trips, meals-on-wheels.
1 Centre Dr., Northborough
508-393-5035 (Kelly Burke)
RUOK (Are You OK?) Program
Computerized alert system for senior citizens. Subscribers are called daily, at
designated time.
Northborough Police Station, 211 Main St., Northborough
508-393-1515 (Bill Toomey)
LaLeche League International
Educates & supports breastfeeding mothers (non-profit).
Unitarian Universalist Church of Westborough
64 W. Main St., Westborough
www.lalecheleague.org
STOP (Special Teams on Patrol)
Citizen volunteers, working with the Police Department, patrol neighborhoods
becoming the eyes & ears of our community. STOP Team members sponsor
community informational meetings & outreach programs for children.
Northborough Police Station, 211 Main St., Northborough
508-393-1515 (Officer Nathan Fiske, Sr.)
M.A.D.D. - Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Non-profit, grassroots organization looking for effective solutions to drunk
driving & underage drinking; support for families of victims.
Central MA Chapter, 200 Friberg Pkwy., Westborough
www.madd.org
508-836-9923
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COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
Civic
American Legion Vincent F. Picard Post #234
(Auxiliary & Sons of)
1st Sunday of each month at 11 a.m.
http://cmdr.picard
402 W. Main St., Northborough
508-393-3641 (Joseph Drummond)
Northborough Garden Club
Promotes active interest in gardening, horticulture, conservation &
beautification of home & community.
1st Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Senior Center (except January &
July)
P.O. Box 923, Northborough
http://sites.google.com/site/northboroughgardenclub/
Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce
Provides leadership which promotes business well being & economic development
opportunities through a cooperative and integrated approach with business,
community, and government resources. Westborough, Northborough, Shrewsbury,
Southborough
33 Lyman St., Suite 6, Westborough
508-836-4444 (Barbara Clifford)
Northborough Historical Society
Dedicated to increasing appreciation of town’s rich & varied history.
4th Thursday of each month
P.O. Box 661, 50 Main St., Northborough
www.northboroughhistsoc.org
508-393-6298 (Ellen Racine)
Friends of the Northborough Library
Plans & conducts programs of interest to adults and children.
Northborough Library, 34 Main St., Northborough
508-393-5025 (Melanie Magee)
Northborough Junior Woman’s Club
Non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing quality of life in community
through volunteer efforts. Open to all women in Northborough.
4th Tuesday each month (September - May)
P.O. Box 81, Northborough
www.northborojuniors.org
Friends of the Northborough Senior Center
Plans fund-raising activities to support activities of senior citizens. Open to all
residents.
Northborough Senior Center, 1 Centre Dr., Northborough
508-393-5035 (Adrienne Cost)
Northborough Lions Club
Non-profit, volunteer organization committed to making a difference in the
lives of people everywhere. Open to adult
men & women in Northborough.
1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
AJ’s Italian Restaurant, 411 West Main St., Northborough
www.lionsclubs.org
Knights of Columbus
Catholic gentlemen committed to exemplification of charity, unity, fraternity,
patriotism, & defense of the priesthood.
St. Rose of Lima, 244 W. Main St., Northborough
www.kofc.org
Northborough Police Association
Northborough Police Station, 211 Main St., Northborough
508-393-1515
Newcomers’ Club of Northborough
Non-profit organization offering opportunities to socialize & contribute to the
community. Open to all residents.
www.northboroughnewcomers.org
Northborough Woman’s Club
Open to all women in Northborough and surrounding towns who are
interested in community service.
2nd Tuesday of each month at 12:30 p.m. (September - May)
Northborough Fire Station, 11 Pierce St., Northborough
508-393-8097 (Louise Houle)
Northborough Education Foundation
Non-profit organization; enrich, enhance, & extend support to
Northborough public schools, ARHS, & greater community.
P.O. Box 1094, Northborough
[email protected] (John Kane)
Rotary Club of Northborough
Open to business & professional leaders of the community.
Tuesdays at 12:15 p.m.
The Westside Grille, Rte 9, Northborough
www.NorthboroughRotary.org
Northborough Fire Fighters’ Association (Richard Sargent)
Professional Firefighters of MA Local 3057(Patrick McManus)
Northborough Explorer Post #25(Doug. Pulsifer/Jeff Legendre)
Northborough Fire Dept., 11 Pierce St., Northborough
www.town.northborough.ma.us
508-393-1537
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COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
Cultural
Arts Alliance
Non-profit local arts agency committed to providing opportunities for
community members to participate,
share, and learn through cultural activities.
155 Apsley St., Hudson 01749
www.upwitharts.org
978-562-1636
Northborough Area Community Chorus
Adult chorus; meets Tuesdays, 7:30-9 p.m.
Anthony Volpe, Musical Director
Algonquin Regional H.S., 79 Bartlett St., Northborough
www.nacc.net/index.htm
508-393-7307
Northborough Art Guild
4th Tuesday of each month at Northborough Historical Society
508-393-2343 (Ellen Racine)/508-842-2072 (Dot Hunt)
P.O. Box 1024, Northborough, MA 01532
http://northboroartguild.tripod.com
Assabet Valley Mastersingers
Provides cultural enrichment through quality performances of major choral
masterworks and the opportunity for local talented singers to perform.
Dr. Robert Eaton, P.O. Box 911, Northborough
www.avmsingers.org
978-562-9838 (concert information)
508-481-8164 (interested singers)
Northborough Contra Dance
3rd Saturday each month (September - May)
First Parish Church, Unitarian Universalist
40 Church St., Northborough
http://jonweinberg.com./northboro
978-365-3883 (Jon Weinberg)
Calliope Productions, Inc.
A year-round, non-profit theatre company founded in 1982 that serves the
needs & interests of audiences and performers in the Central Massachusetts
region.
150 Main St., P.O. Box 581, Boylston, MA 01505-1928
www.calliopeproductions.org
508-869-6887
Northborough Cultural Council
Awards grants in support of public programs promoting excellence, access, education,
& diversity for all age groups in community.
508-393-5040 (Terry Crean)
Interboro Community Band
Volunteer adult band; performs regularly in Central MA area.
Mondays, 7:30-9 p.m.
Algonquin Regional High School, 79 Bartlett St., Northborough
www.interboroband.org
508-754-1787 (Phil)
Northborough/Southborough Music Association
Committed to supporting music programs at middle and high school levels.
Algonquin Regional High School
79 Bartlett St., Northborough
www.nsma.info
508-351-7010
Others
Corvettes Unlimited
A social club designated to the enjoyment of Corvettes.
2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.
Westside Grill, Rte. 9, Westborough, MA
www.corvettesunited.com
G.O.A.L.
Official state firearms association of Massachusetts.
37 Pierce St., P.O. Box 567, Northborough
508-393-5333
www.goal.org
The Fresh Air Fund
Give a city child a break this summer.
Share your heart & home
with a Fresh Air Child.
www.freshair.org
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Community Resource Guide 2009
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Museums
Children’s Science/Discovery Museums (Acton)
978-264-4200/www.discoverymuseums.org
Old Sturbridge Village (Sturbridge)
508-347-3362/www.osv.org
Higgins Armory Museum (Worcester)
508-853-6015/www.higgins.org
Worcester Art Museum (Worcester)
508-799-4406/www.worcesterart.org
EcoTarium (Worcester)
508-929-2700/www.ecotarium.org
Worcester Historical Museum (Worcester)
508-753-8278/www.worcesterhistory.org
Music
Boston Pops (Boston)
617-266-1492/www.bso.org
Mechanics Hall (Worcester)
508-752-5608/www.musicworcester.org
Boston Symphony Orchestra (Boston)
617-266-1492/www.bso.org
Music Worcester (Worcester)
508-754-3231/www.musicworcester.org
Central Mass Symphony Orchestra (Worcester)
508-754-1234/www.tuckermanhall.org
DCU Centrum Centre (Worcester)
508-755-6800/www.centrumcentre.com
Theatre
Calliope Productions (Boylston)
508-869-6887/www.calliopeproductions.org
Worcester Foothills Theatre (Worcester)
508-754-3314/ www.foothillstheatre.com
Southborough Players (Southborough)
508-485-4424/ www.southboroughplayers.org
Other
Breezy Picnic Grounds Waterslides (Douglas)
508-476-2664/www.breezysummer.com
Hebert Candy Mansion (Shrewsbury)
508-845-8051/www.hebertcandies.com
Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary (Worcester)
508-753-6087/www.massaudubon.org
Roger Williams Park Zoo (Providence, RI)
401-785-3510/www.rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org
Butterfly Place (The) (Westford)
978-392-0955/www.butterflyplace-ma.com
Southwick’s Zoo (Mendon)
800-258-9182/www.southwickszoo.com
Davis’ Farmland & Mega Maze (Sterling)
978-422-6666/ www.davisfarmland.com
Tower Hill Botanic Garden (Boylston)
508-869-6111/www.towerhillbg.org
Garden in the Woods (Framingham)
508-877-7630/ www.newfs.org
Worcester Shark Hockey (Worcester)
508-922-0500/ www.sharkssahl.com
Museum Passes at Northborough Free Library
The Northborough Free Library has the following museum passes available. Please reserve them in advance by
calling 508-393-5025 X 6. Hours: Monday - Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.; Friday & Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Children’s Museum
Davis’ Farmland
Discovery Museums
EcoTarium
Garden in the Woods
Museum of Science
Higgins Amory Museum Mystic Aquarium
Mass. State Parks
New England Aquarium
Museum of Fine Arts
Roger Williams Park Zoo
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Tower Hill Botanic Garden
Trombetta’s Farm Indoor
Mini-Golf
Worcester Art Museum
Wheelock Family Theatre
Community Resource Guide 2009
YOUTH & ADULT ACTIVITIES
Recreation Department Programs
The following is a partial listing of the Recreation Department programs. You may visit their Website (www.northboroughrecreation.com) for
information.
Preschool Programs
Club Assabet Camp (ages 4-5) - summer only
Music Class (ages 3-6)
Craft Class (ages 2-5 w/adult)
Swimming Lessons - summer only
(ages 1-3) Mass Health & Fitness, Shrewsbury
(ages 3 & up) Lake Chauncy, Westborough
Dance Class (ages 3-6)
Gymnastics (ages 3-5)
T-Ball Instructional Program (ages 4-7) - summer only
Grade School Programs
Archery (grades 5-8)
Play Soccer Camp (grades 1-6) - summer only
Craft Class (grades 1-3)
Skiing (ages 6 & up)
Drama Class (grades 3-5)
Slow Pitch Softball (Girls) (grades 3-5) - summer only
Ice Skating (ages 6-12)
Swimming Lessons (ages 3 & up) Lake Chauncy, Westborough
Kayaking Clinic (ages 10 & up)
Tae Kwon Do (ages 6-12)
Kool Kids Camp (grades K-5) - summer only
Tennis Lessons (grades 2-8)
Let’s Play Sports Camp (grades 1-8) - summer only
Yoga (grades 1-3)
Middle School Programs
Archery (grades 5-8)
Let’s Play Sports Camp (grades 1-8) - summer only
Field Hockey Clinic (grades 6-9)
Play Soccer Camp (grades 1-6) - summer only
Kayaking Clinic (ages 10 & up)
Slow Pitch Softball (Girls) (grades 6-9) - summer only
Lacrosse Clinic (Boys) (grades 7-9)
Teen Scene Camp (grades 6-8) - summer only
Lacrosse Clinic (Girls) (grades 7-9)
Tennis Lessons (grades 2-8)
Program Information
Programs change seasonally, so please refer to
the web site at www.northboroughrecreation.com
or pick up a brochure at the Recreation Office
(Town Hall) or the Northborough Free Library.
Lake Chauncy Beach Passes
Purchase summer beach passes at Northborough
Recreation Department for Lake Chauncy
(Lyman St., Westborough).
Recreation Office: 508-393-5034
Summer Swimming Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily
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Community Resource Guide 2009
YOUTH & ADULT ACTIVITIES
Adult & Teen Programs
Basketball (Men’s) - year-round pickup games
Softball (Men’s)
Body Sculpting - strength and toning program for women
Softball (Women’s)
Kayaking Clinic - 1-day clinic at Lake Chauncy
Volleyball (Competitive Co-ed) - year-round pickup games
Kickboxing - combines aerobics, karate, & boxing
Water Exercise - summer program at Mass Health & Fitness
Yoga - breathing, posture, balance, and relaxation exercises
Conservation Areas
Parks & Recreation Facilities
Ellsworth-McAfee Sports Complex (South St., Rte. 135)
Picnic tables & pavilion, gazebo, fields, snack shack, basketball & volleyball
courts, playground, ⅓ mile exercise & walking track, bocce courts and
skateboard park.
Assabet Park (South St., Rte. 135 - near center of town)
Playground for ages 1-6, picnic tables, splash pad, & basketball courts.
Splash Pad (Assabet Park)
Summer; Mon.-Fri. noon - 6 p.m.
Howard Street Park (at Howard St. & Church St., near Zeh School)
Playground & Softball Field.
Memorial Field (East Main St.)
Little League & adult-size fields; snack shack & picnic tables.
For further information go to
Northborough Trails at
www.town.northborough.ma.us
Algonquin Regional HS Trail
Carlstrom II Forest
Carney Park/Cold Harbor Trails Area
Edmund Hills
Little Chauncy & Cedar Hill Trail
Mt. Pisgah
Watson Park Trails Area
Yellick Conservation Area
Other Youth Programs
(Northborough Recreation Dept. has no responsibility for the following youth programs.)
Boy Scouts
Cub Scout Packs for boys, grades 1-5. Boy Scout Troops for
boys, grades 6 through age 18. Member of Knox Trail Council,
Framingham (Tri River District).
www.ktc.bas.org
Northborough Youth Baseball /Softball
Season begins mid-April; registration begins in January.
Leagues start at ages 6 and up; summer leagues ages 8 and up.
www.northboroughbaseball.org
Northborough/Southborough Pop Warner Football &
Cheerleading
Open to youth ages 7-13; August 1 - mid-November.
www.jrthawks.com
Explorer Post No. 25
High school students learn about Fire Department and
participate in Fire Department Auxiliary.
Northborough Fire Department
508-393-1537(Douglas Pulsifer/Jeff Legendre)
Northborough Youth Basketball
Girls and boys, grades 1-8; registration in early October.
Information & registration forms sent home through schools.
www.eteam2.com/northboroughbasketball
Girl Scouts
Scouting programs for girls, grades K-12. Member of Girl
Scouts of Montachusett Council, Worcester.
Elaine Fite, [email protected]
Northborough/Southborough Youth Lacrosse
Open to girls grades 5-8 and boys ages 9-14.
Season runs March - June.
www.nsyla.org (for boys) or www.nsgla.org (for girls)
Hockey - Starhawks of Hudson, Milford & Northborough
Starts with Learn-to-Skate program for 4-year olds and
continues through high school.
www.starhawks.net
Northborough Youth Soccer
Two seasons: fall & spring; levels of play: Under 6 -18.
www.nysa.net
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RECYCLING INFORMATION
FOR COMPLETE DETAILS VISIT OUR WEBSITE @ www.town.northborough.ma.us
Trash is collected weekly & recycling collected twice a month at curbside. The following items may be recycled:
PAPER
(place in paper bags except where noted)
Newspapers, Magazines, Catalogues, Phone Books
Junk Mail, White and Colored Paper
Paperboard: cereal boxes, milk and juice boxes with
caps removed
Cardboard: flatten to no larger than 2’x2’; tie & place
under bin
CONTAINERS
Glass Bottles/Jars: any color and size, must be rinsed and
lids and caps removed.
Metal Food Cans/Aluminum Foil & Tins
Non-Deposit Cans: labels may stay on; no paint or aerosol
cans
PLASTIC CONTAINERS ONLY Labeled 1-7
DROP OFF RECYCLING
Hazardous Waste: Drop-off program in fall
Yard Waste: Drop-off leaves, grass, & other easily raked material (no plastic bags)
Christmas Trees: Remove tinsel, twine, ornaments, nails, etc
.
For Dates and Times--Visit WebSite or Channel 11(Charter)/Channel 31 (Verizon)
Local Zip Codes
Auburn........................................................................01501
Grafton .......................................................................01519
Hudson.......................................................................01749
Marlborough.............................................................01752
Milford.........................................................................01757
Natick..........................................................................01760
North Grafton..........................................................01536
Northborough..........................................................01532
Shrewsbury............................................................01545-6
Southborough...........................................................01772
Westborough............................................................01581
Worcester...................01601-10, 01612-15, 01653-55
What Happens if a Police Officer
Stops Your Vehicle?
For pamphlet & information, call the
Northborough Police Department at
508-393-1515.
Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles
www.mass.gov/rmv
Worcester Registry of Motor Vehicles
611 Main Street, Worcester
Monday - Wednesday/Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 - 5 p.m.
Framingham Registry of Motor Vehicles
office has been closed. There is a Natick Express
Registry office located at the Eastbound Masspike
Natick Service Plaza. See website for details
Recycling Information
For complete details, visit our website at www.town.northborough.ma.us or contact the Engineering Dept. at 508-393-5015.
Trash is collected weekly & recycling collected twice a month at curbside. The following items may be recycled:
PAPER
(place in paper bags except where noted)
Newspapers, Magazines, Catalogues, Phone Books
Junk Mail, White and Colored Paper
Paperboard: cereal boxes, milk and juice boxes with
caps removed
Cardboard: flatten to no larger than 2’x2’; tie & place
under bin
CONTAINERS
Glass Bottles/Jars: any color and size, must be rinsed and
lids and caps removed.
Metal Food Cans/Aluminum Foil & Tins
Non-Deposit Cans: labels may stay on; no paint or aerosol
cans
PLASTIC CONTAINERS ONLY Labeled 1-7
DROP OFF RECYCLING: For Dates/Times--Visit WebSite or Channel 11(Charter)/Channel 31 (Verizon)
Hazardous Waste: Drop-off program in fall
Yard Waste: Drop-off leaves, grass, & other easily raked material (no plastic bags)
Christmas Trees: Remove tinsel, twine, ornaments, nails, etc.
What Happens if a Police Officer Stops Your Vehicle?
For pamphlet & information, call the Northborough
Police Department at 508-393-1515.
Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles
www.mass.gov/rmv
Worcester Registry of Motor Vehicles
611 Main Street, Worcester
Monday - Wednesday/Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 - 5 p.m.
Framingham Registry of Motor Vehicles
office has been closed. There is a Natick Express
Registry office located at the Eastbound Masspike
Natick Service Plaza. See website for details
Northboro Junior Woman’s Club, Inc.
P.O. Box 81
Northboro, MA 01532
http://njwcma.tripod.com
Northborough Resident
Northborough, MA 01532
PRE-SORTED STANDARD
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
NORTHBOROUGH, MA
PERMIT NO. 99
Community Resource Guide 2009
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Community Calendar
January
Winter Ball - dinner and dancing at the White Cliffs to promote community spirit; sponsored by Community Affairs Committee
March
Game Dinner - sponsored by Lions Club; held at the American Legion Hall
Pancake Breakfast - sponsored by Rotary Club; held at Lincoln Street School
Town Egg Hunt - sponsored by Junior Woman’s Club; held at Assabet Park
April
Town Cleanup - co-sponsored by Woman’s Club & Community Affairs Committee
Town Meeting - begins on 4th Monday in April; held at Algonquin Regional High School
Baseball Opening Day - starts with a parade along Main Street to Memorial Field; continues with day-long activities
May
Town Election - held on 2nd Monday in May at the four elementary schools
Memorial Day Parade - starts on Main and Hudson Streets; includes dedications at cemetery and war memorials throughout town
June
Big Truck Day - sponsored by Recreation Dept. and DPW; held at Algonquin Regional High School
Senior Citizen Picnic - sponsored by Rotary Club
Junque Day - sponsored by Recycling Committee; held at Melican Middle School
Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament - held at Juniper Hills Golf Course
Art Show - sponsored by Art Guild; held at Northborough Historical Society
Book Sale & Basket Raffle - sponsored by the Friends of the Northborough Library; held at Northborough Free Library
July and August
Summer Concerts - sponsored by the Community Affairs Committee
September
St. Bernadette’s Fall Festival - 2 days of food, games, raffles, & music; fun for all ages
Applefest Weekend - 3-day celebration, includes street fair, road race, Apple Pie Café, parade, and fireworks
Lions Club Annual Golf Tournament - held at various golf courses
October
Fire Prevention Fair - fire safety & information fair; sponsored by Northborough Fire Department
November
Harvest Craft Fair - craft fair sponsored by Junior Woman’s Club; held at Melican Middle School
Harvest Dinner - free turkey dinner for all seniors 65 years and over; sponsored by Lions Club; held at Lincoln Street School
Interfaith Thanksgiving Service - sponsored by Northborough Clergy Association; held at alternate locations year to year
December
Annual Tree Lighting Celebration
Mistletoe Mart - sponsored by and held at Trinity Church