poll: #5 Westborough: Central Massachusetts’ Best Communities 2013

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Thursday, June 20, 2013

GoLocalWorcester Best Communities Team

What is the best thing about Westborough?

While more urban than some other Central Mass towns, the Westborough Community Land Trust oversees 15 different sets of walking trails, called the “Charm Bracelet”. When completed, the 28 mile loop around town will connect every open space, recreation area, school and neighborhood. Westborough’s access to the commuter rail and Routes 9 and 495 make it an ideal commuter location. Route 9 provides access to business, industry, shopping and restaurants.

Westborough by the numbers

Established: 1717
Population: 18,272
Median household income: $99,394
Median housing price: $370,000

2013 Best Communities rankings

Overall ranking: 8
Affordability ranking: 68
Economic Condition ranking: 32
Safety ranking: 1
Arts & Culture ranking: 8

Famous Residents

Eli Whitney Blake, inventor of stone crusher, businessman
Jaime Brockett, folk singer
Jim Campbell, hockey player
Andrew Clements, children's author
Henry W. Corbett, businessman and senator
Mark D. Devlin, author
Esther Forbes, author
Tod Griffin, actor
Ashley Hayden, luge athlete
Richard B. Johnson, author
Horace Maynard, politician
Thomas Rice, politician and founding citizen
John Ruggles, politician
Jordan Smotherman, ice hockey player
Nikki Stone, skier
Jeffrey Thomas, science fiction and horror author
Eli Whitney, inventor and industrialist
Jack M. Wilson, President of the University of Massachusetts

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