Living in Massachusetts Cities and Towns Ashby, Massachusetts

Ashby, Massachusetts is a small rural community with a friendly atmosphere. It is located in the north central section of Massachusetts, and consists mostly of residential communities. There are farms and orchards that enhance the beauty of this small rural area.

Ashby, Massachusetts is a small rural community with a friendly atmosphere. It is located in the north central section of Massachusetts, and consists mostly of residential communities. There are farms and orchards that enhance the beauty of this small rural area. Ashby is also home to the Willard Brook State Park that provides recreational activities for town residents as well as those from throughout the state of Massachusetts who come to enjoy its beauty and recreational benefits.

Ashby, Massachusetts is a town very proud of its rich and varied history. It has played an instrumental role in the formation of the Colony and Independence from pre-colonial times to the Revolutionary War. As a testimony to this is the town's historic burial ground. During the pre-Civil War era, Ashby, Massachusetts was a station on the Underground Railway for slaves going to Canada.

Ashby is in north central Massachusetts and is bordered by new Ipswich and Mason, New Hampshire on the north; Townsend on the east; Lunenburg and Fitchburg is 32 miles north of Worcester, and 49 miles northwest of Boston. Population is approximately 3,500. The racial makeup of Ashby is about 98% white with a few African Americans, Native Americans, Asians and other races. The median income for a household in Ashby, Massachusetts is approximately $65,000.

The town of Ashby, Massachusetts was first settled in 1676 and was officially incorporated in 1767. Notable residents include Asa Green, noted physician and author born in Ashby in 1789.

Education:

Schools and colleges that serve the town of Ashby include:

• Oakmont Regional High School in Ashburnham
• Fitchburg High School in Fitchburg
• Fitchburg State College in Fitchburg
• Montachusett Vocational Tech High School in Fitchburg
• Lunenburg High School in Lunenburg

The Willard Brook State Forest is located on Rte. 119, Ashby and Townsend and contains 2,597 acres. The forest is 50 miles from Boston. Here you will find a tumbling brook and quick water amid groves of classic New England woods. A wide variety of activities are offered including 21 campsites spread beneath a pine canopy, swimming, walking, hiking, birding, fishing, horseback riding and winter trail sports. There is also cross country skiing. Regular camping season is from late May to early September.

Transportation

The principal highway is State Route 2, the Old Mohawk Trail that runs across northern Massachusetts. Commuter rail service to North Station, Boston is available in neighboring Fitchburg.

Bus:

Ashby, Massachusetts is a member of the Montachusett Regional Transit Authority, but does not receive services.

There are no libraries or museums in Ashby, Massachusetts.

Health Facilities

There is a Department of Public Health, but no hospitals, no hospices services and no rest homes in Ashby, Massachuetts.

Written by Connie Limon. For more information about the history of, visiting and living in Massachusetts visit http://smalldogs2.com/VisitingMassachusetts To submit articles and find a variety of FREE reprint articles visit http://www.camelotarticles.com

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Written by Connie Limon. For more information about the history of, visiting and living in Massachusetts visit http://smalldogs2.com/VisitingMassachusetts To submit articles and find a variety of FREE reprint articles visit http://www.camelotarticles.com