Millville #40: Central MA’s Best Communities

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Tuesday, June 26, 2012

GoLocalWorcester Best Communities Team

With four years to go until the town’s centennial, 40th ranked Millville has already formed a committee to plan the town’s celebrations. Originally a part of Blackstone, Millville became its own town in 1916, but students from the two towns attend school together in the Blackstone-Millville Regional School District.

Like many other towns in the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, Millville has a long history of milling along the river. The town is in possession of a lock that was used on the river during the 19th century.

Millville earns its highest rank for economic condition (#19), followed closely by its affordability ranking of #26.  The town's overall score is pulled down by its limited choice of restaurants (#67), arts and culture (#62) and its lower than average safety score (#54).

Established: 1916
Population: 3,190
Median household income: $77,250
Median housing price: $203,000

2012 Best Communities rankings

Overall ranking: 40
Affordability ranking: 26
Education ranking: 40
Economic condition ranking: 19
Safety ranking: 54
Arts & Culture ranking: 62
Restaurant ranking: 67

History in a nutshell:

Millville was first settled in 1662 and then incorporated in 1916 by separating from the town of Blackstone. Located in the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, Millville was a town that participated in the early American Industrial Revolution; the town's mills were fueled by the Blackstone River. 

Famous residents:  

Tim McNamara, MLB pitcher 

Famous residents source: Wikipedia 
Additional reporting by Grace Fenton

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