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WESTBOROUGH<br />
<strong>MASSACHUSETTS</strong><br />
A BUSINESS & COMMUNITY GUIDE
TOWN OF WESTBOROUGH<br />
<strong>MASSACHUSETTS</strong><br />
Greetings from the <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Westborough</strong>,<br />
Massachusetts. It is my pleasure to welcome you<br />
to our vibrant New England <strong>Town</strong>. <strong>Westborough</strong> is<br />
a historic community established in 1717 as the One-<br />
Hundredth <strong>Town</strong> in the Commonwealth <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts.<br />
Historically, we were a farming community with a vibrant<br />
manufacturing presence in the center <strong>of</strong> our downtown<br />
producing straw hats and Sibley sleighs. Our industrial<br />
expansion gave the town a larger and more diverse<br />
population. The most dramatic expansion came with the<br />
development <strong>of</strong> the Massachusetts Turnpike and Interstate<br />
495 which combined with Route 9 passing through town<br />
placed <strong>Westborough</strong> at the crossroads <strong>of</strong> Massachusetts and the heart <strong>of</strong> New England. By<br />
1975, land prices and easy access made our town an attractive location for such major companies<br />
as Digital, Mass Electric, Cumberland Farms, Astra Pharmaceutical, Harvey Industries, and<br />
EMC to name just a few.<br />
<strong>Westborough</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers a variety <strong>of</strong> housing styles with an average home sale value at approximately<br />
400K. Our local school system is ranked in the top ten in the state. Together with our<br />
advantageous location and quick access to Boston, less than 30 miles; Providence, 45 miles; and,<br />
New York, 180 miles, <strong>Westborough</strong> has become a desirable location in New England.<br />
Our single tax rate for both business and residential properties has helped to make <strong>Westborough</strong><br />
the fifth largest commercial base in Massachusetts. Eighty percent <strong>of</strong> the town is served by<br />
public water and sewer. Our industrial parks feature first class <strong>of</strong>fice space and industrial land<br />
zoned with access to commercial rail. In 2005, Money Magazine ranked <strong>Westborough</strong> as the<br />
thirty-fifth best community in the nation!<br />
If you are serious about starting a business or relocating an existing business, then you owe it to<br />
your business and your employees to consider <strong>Westborough</strong>. <strong>Westborough</strong> is a great place to<br />
live, work and play!<br />
James Malloy<br />
<strong>Westborough</strong> <strong>Town</strong> Manager<br />
DEMOGRAPHICS<br />
(source: *MA Dept <strong>of</strong> Labor;<br />
** 2000 Census)<br />
• Incorporated as a town: 1717<br />
• Population: 18,732 (2005*)<br />
• Land area: 20.52 sq. miles<br />
• Population Density: 912 (2005*)<br />
• Labor Force: 9,085* (in March 2009)<br />
• Unemployment Rate: 4.1%* (avg. in 2008)<br />
• Government: Open <strong>Town</strong> Meeting –<br />
Board <strong>of</strong> Selectmen - <strong>Town</strong> Manager<br />
• Median age: 36.9**<br />
TOWN HALL<br />
34 West Main Street,<br />
<strong>Westborough</strong>, MA 01581<br />
www.town.westborough.ma.us<br />
(508) 366-3030<br />
LOCATION<br />
<strong>Westborough</strong> is located in east central<br />
Massachusetts less than 30 miles from Boston, 45<br />
miles from Providence, 50 miles from Manchester,<br />
NH, and 180 miles from New York City—truly, at<br />
the "heart <strong>of</strong> New England." The region is well<br />
connected by rail and highway to the ports, airports,<br />
and intermodal facilities <strong>of</strong> Boston and Providence.<br />
Three major cross-state highways intersect<br />
in <strong>Westborough</strong>: the Worcester Turnpike (Route 9),<br />
the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) and I-495. In<br />
addition, nearby I-190 links to the Fitchburg-<br />
Leominster area, and I-84 and I-395 connect to<br />
Connecticut and points south.<br />
MODES OF TRANSPORTATION<br />
Rail: Conrail <strong>of</strong>fers freight service to <strong>Westborough</strong><br />
and operates an auto transloading facility in the<br />
town (617) 783-6222. The Massachusetts Bay<br />
Transportation Authority (MBTA) has a commuter<br />
rail station in <strong>Westborough</strong> at Smith Parkway &<br />
Fisher Street with daily service west to Worcester<br />
and east to Boston on the Framingham/Worcester<br />
Line. www.mbta.com<br />
Bus: <strong>Westborough</strong> is a member <strong>of</strong> the Worcester<br />
Regional Transit Authority (WRTA), which provides<br />
services for the elderly and disabled.<br />
www.therta.com<br />
Peter Pan Bus Lines provides service between<br />
Worcester and Boston (including Logan Airport)<br />
www.peterpanbus.com<br />
Bay State Commons<br />
Other: The nearby Worcester Municipal Airport, a<br />
Primary Commercial Service (PR) facility,<br />
<strong>of</strong>fers 2 asphalt runways over 5,000 feet.<br />
www.ci.worcester.ma.us/air<br />
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WESTBOROUGH <strong>MASSACHUSETTS</strong> 3
With a location at the crossroads <strong>of</strong> several major transportation<br />
networks in the fast-growing region known as Corridor Nine,<br />
<strong>Westborough</strong> is an ideal location for business headquarters. Over the<br />
years, <strong>Westborough</strong> has been home to manufacturing <strong>of</strong> items ranging from sleighs,<br />
straw hats, and boots to today’s computer and telecommunications equipment. The<br />
community has attracted high technology manufacturing and corporate headquarters<br />
as well as a wide mix <strong>of</strong> other commercial enterprises. <strong>Westborough</strong> has also<br />
emerged as an important regional<br />
center for <strong>of</strong>fice development, with 35<br />
percent <strong>of</strong> its employment<br />
devoted to the service sector. The<br />
positive community climate welcomes<br />
business growth on the one hand,<br />
while encouraging use <strong>of</strong> open space<br />
and attractive residential developments<br />
for an appealing setting in which to live<br />
and work.<br />
<strong>Westborough</strong>’s population <strong>of</strong> about 18,000 residents enjoys fine schools, extensive<br />
public services for all ages, and active recreation programs on its lakes, woodlands,<br />
and playing fields. The town’s commuter rail station provides easy access to Boston<br />
and Worcester. The community is known as a good place to live, with high levels <strong>of</strong><br />
community participation and pride in the town’s colonial history.<br />
BUSINESS & ECONOMIC<br />
DEVELOPMENT<br />
<strong>Westborough</strong> <strong>of</strong>fers a number <strong>of</strong> competitive<br />
advantages for businesses. First is undoubtedly<br />
the town's location, in the heart <strong>of</strong> southern<br />
New England's network <strong>of</strong> well-educated<br />
population centers with excellent highway and<br />
rail access and only 30 miles from Boston.<br />
Another large benefit is the town's single tax<br />
rate. Businesses do not pay a higher rate than<br />
residential properties. This <strong>of</strong>fers a significant<br />
savings in the cost <strong>of</strong> doing business in <strong>Westborough</strong>.<br />
<strong>Westborough</strong> has the fifth largest<br />
commercial base percentage in Massachusetts.<br />
In addition, 80% <strong>of</strong> the town is served<br />
by public water and sewer, plus commercial<br />
rail access is available for property in industrial<br />
parks and industrial zoned areas.<br />
Join successful businesses already in<br />
<strong>Westborough</strong>:<br />
Astra Zeneca, Bay State Commons,<br />
Cumberland Farms, DanaFilms,<br />
E.L. Harvey, eClinical, EMC,<br />
Fallon Clinic, Genzyme, Marriott,<br />
National Grid, University <strong>of</strong> Pheonix,<br />
Whittier Rehabilitation<br />
DOWNTOWN PLANNING<br />
OVERLAY DISTRICT<br />
Located in the center <strong>of</strong> <strong>Westborough</strong> this<br />
56-acre site (formally the site <strong>of</strong> Baystate<br />
Abrasives Industrial Complex) contains<br />
the new Baystate Commons and the old<br />
<strong>Westborough</strong> historic train station, now the<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice <strong>of</strong> Waterman Design, a local design<br />
and engineering firm. Baystate Commons<br />
is host to upscale retail stores & restaurants<br />
such as Roche Brothers supermarket, Panera<br />
Bread, Stein Mart, Boston Sports Club, TD<br />
Banknorth, Ted’s Montana Grille and more.<br />
In addition, there are 44 luxury condominiums<br />
in a building called Parkview on the<br />
Commons. Baystate Commons has space<br />
available for retailers looking for an upscale<br />
location near Boston. For more information<br />
contact: Gregg Saunders, Director <strong>of</strong><br />
Leasing, (917) 833-5915.<br />
LOCAL BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS<br />
Corridor Nine Area Chamber<br />
<strong>of</strong> Commerce<br />
Corridor Nine's core towns <strong>of</strong> <strong>Westborough</strong>,<br />
Northborough, Southborough, Shrewsbury,<br />
and Grafton are known for their great<br />
geographic accessibility and superb schools,<br />
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Mill Pond
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES<br />
• Located in the heart <strong>of</strong><br />
Massachusetts. Easy access to the<br />
regional economy<br />
• Single tax rate for both business<br />
and residential properties<br />
• Fifth largest commercial base<br />
percentage in Massachusetts<br />
• 80% <strong>of</strong> the town is served by<br />
public water and sewer<br />
• Industrial parks and industrial<br />
zoned land with access to<br />
commercial rail<br />
MONEY MAGAZINE<br />
ranks <strong>Westborough</strong> as the<br />
thirty-fifth best<br />
community in the nation<br />
QUALITY OF LIFE<br />
• Top Ten Massachusetts school<br />
system ranking<br />
• Numerous and diverse<br />
recreational facilities including<br />
a municipal golf course and miles <strong>of</strong><br />
public hiking trails<br />
which have contributed to the development<br />
<strong>of</strong> an exceptional quality <strong>of</strong> life. The Corridor<br />
Nine Chamber formed from consolidation<br />
<strong>of</strong> various local business organizations as<br />
Central Massachusetts (the Route 9 corridor)<br />
underwent substantial growth during the late<br />
1990s. In January 2003, Corridor Nine <strong>of</strong>ficially<br />
became incorporated. The Chamber<br />
provides networking (more than 24 events<br />
held a year), marketing and promotion, and<br />
referral opportunities, plus discounts, business<br />
& development assistance, resources and<br />
advocacy plus many other benefits to its<br />
members. www.corridornine.org<br />
Central Massachusetts<br />
Convention & Visitor's Bureau<br />
The Central Massachusetts Convention and<br />
Visitors Bureau is responsible for promoting<br />
the Central Massachusetts region as a<br />
convention and meeting site and a tourist<br />
destination. It is the primary local source <strong>of</strong><br />
tourist information and industry news. The<br />
website is a guide to the five unique regions<br />
that constitute Central Massachusetts, including<br />
<strong>Westborough</strong> in the Corridor Nine area,<br />
and includes general information plus listings<br />
<strong>of</strong> accommodations, attractions, dining,<br />
services and event/convention locations.<br />
www.centralmass.org<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Phoenix<br />
BUSINESS RESOURCES<br />
Massachusetts Office <strong>of</strong> Business<br />
<strong>Development</strong> (MOBD) assists companies<br />
who want to locate, expand, grow,<br />
or maintain a presence in Massachusetts.<br />
Through nine <strong>of</strong>fices and five industry specialists,<br />
MOBD works with companies and<br />
municipalities to help them take advantage<br />
<strong>of</strong> available economic incentive programs.<br />
MOBD also assists companies in navigating<br />
and accessing the technical, human, financial,<br />
training, educational and site-finding<br />
resources necessary to expand or locate in<br />
Massachusetts. www.mass.gov<br />
Mass<strong>Development</strong> provides the financial<br />
tools and real estate expertise needed to<br />
stimulate economic growth across the state<br />
<strong>of</strong> Massachusetts.<br />
www.massdevelopment.com<br />
WESTBOROUGH <strong>MASSACHUSETTS</strong> 5
Voted one <strong>of</strong><br />
Money Magazine’s<br />
Top 100 Best Places<br />
to Live in 2005.<br />
<strong>Westborough</strong> is a friendly,<br />
community-minded place to<br />
live and work. Not only does<br />
the town <strong>of</strong>fer a Civic Club<br />
(www.westborocivicclub.com) that has<br />
hosted social and fund raising events<br />
since 1975, there is a club just for new<br />
residents as well, the <strong>Westborough</strong><br />
Newcomers Club<br />
(www.westboroughnewcomers.org).<br />
In addition, the <strong>Westborough</strong> public school system is one <strong>of</strong> the best in Massachusetts.<br />
In 2008, US News & World Report ranked <strong>Westborough</strong> High School in the top<br />
10% <strong>of</strong> public high schools in the state.<br />
The town itself fares well in comparison to others nationwide. In 2005, Money<br />
Magazine named <strong>Westborough</strong> the 35th best community in the nation in a<br />
ranking <strong>of</strong> the Top 100 Best Places to Live. And while <strong>Westborough</strong> has easy access<br />
to numerous retail stores, restaurants (over 1,500 within 15 miles!) and services, it<br />
also has plentiful and diverse recreational facilities, including a municipal golf course<br />
and miles <strong>of</strong> public hiking trails.<br />
WESTBOROUGH<br />
COUNTRY CLUB<br />
Owned by the town,<br />
<strong>Westborough</strong> Country Club<br />
features a public 9-hole par 36<br />
golf course <strong>of</strong>fering a range<br />
<strong>of</strong> tournament play as well as<br />
family oriented play. Amenities<br />
include a clubhouse (with<br />
meeting room and locker facilities),<br />
pro shop and restaurant,<br />
Mulligan’s Taverne, serving<br />
lunch and dinner daily.<br />
westborocountryclub.com<br />
The <strong>Westborough</strong> Charm Bracelet<br />
The <strong>Westborough</strong> Charm Bracelet is a<br />
planned network <strong>of</strong> trails throughout <strong>Westborough</strong><br />
that was begun in 2000 by the<br />
<strong>Westborough</strong> Community Land Trust and the<br />
town's Open Space Preservation Committee.<br />
The network is a work in progress but through<br />
the use <strong>of</strong> existing trails in town and the construction<br />
<strong>of</strong> extensive new trails, a significant<br />
portion <strong>of</strong> the work has been completed. Trail<br />
maps for about 18 different locations can be<br />
found at www.westboroughcharm.org.<br />
A few <strong>of</strong> the most popular trails:<br />
Fisheries and Wildlife to Cedar Hill<br />
Reservation Trail: This 4.5 mile section <strong>of</strong><br />
trail connects land parcels that comprise one<br />
<strong>of</strong> the largest open space areas in Central<br />
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Bay State Commons<br />
SHOPPING & DINING<br />
Corridor Nine is a regional shopping<br />
destination, with everything from largescale<br />
retail stores and shopping plazas to<br />
specialty stores plus thousands <strong>of</strong> dining<br />
options, from fast food to world-class<br />
restaurants.<br />
Massachusetts, including the 427-acre<br />
<strong>Westborough</strong> Wildlife Management Area.<br />
The trail also passes through Crane<br />
Swamp and Orchard Swamp<br />
properties, with a self-guided<br />
nature trail.<br />
The Mill Pond Boat Ramp<br />
Area: Include a trail along the<br />
shores <strong>of</strong> the SuAsCo (Sudbury/<br />
Assabet/Concord Rivers) impoundment<br />
pond (also known as Mill Pond) and also<br />
provides access to local neighborhoods<br />
along West Main Street, including Mill Pond<br />
Park, a new 26-acre town park.<br />
Ted’s Montana Grill<br />
Public Parks & Recreation<br />
<strong>Westborough</strong> has many neighborhood<br />
parks. These contain a variety <strong>of</strong><br />
amenities ranging from "tot lots"<br />
to basketball and tennis courts.<br />
The new 26-acre Mill Pond<br />
Park on West Main Street<br />
<strong>of</strong>fers opportunities for passive<br />
recreation, tennis and direct<br />
access to SuAsCo Resevoir for<br />
fishing and boat launching. This park<br />
Located just one block from<br />
<strong>Westborough</strong>’s historic district, Bay State<br />
Commons is an upscale, mixeduse<br />
retail and residential<br />
development.<br />
It features 250,000<br />
sq ft <strong>of</strong> retail and<br />
restaurants, including<br />
Roche Brothers Grocers, Ted’s<br />
Montana Grill, SteinMart discount<br />
retailer, and Boston Sports Club, to<br />
name a few. It also contains 44 residential<br />
luxury condominiums and access to the<br />
two-acre Bay State Green Park. Bay State<br />
Commons’ village-like atmosphere was<br />
designed to blend in with <strong>Westborough</strong>’s<br />
sense <strong>of</strong> history and community.<br />
www.bostonwestborough.doubletree.com<br />
Bowman Conservation Area: This 144-<br />
acre protects <strong>Westborough</strong>’s public water<br />
supply. It includes a beautiful shoreline trail<br />
around Sandra Pond Reservoir and trails into<br />
the Bowman Conservation Area (home to<br />
more than 60 varieties <strong>of</strong> wildflowers). From<br />
here one can follow the Charm Bracelet and<br />
connect with Fay Mountain<br />
<strong>Westborough</strong> Community Land Trust<br />
The <strong>Westborough</strong> Community Land Trust<br />
(WCLT) is a private, nonpr<strong>of</strong>it established in<br />
1997 to preserve open space in response<br />
to increasing development pressures. The<br />
WCLT has preserved more than 125 acres <strong>of</strong><br />
land and acts as stewards for close to 400<br />
acres in <strong>Westborough</strong>. In addition to land<br />
acquisition, they are involved in trail building,<br />
mapping and maintenance; educational programs<br />
(including nature walks, canoeing and<br />
other programs); and advocacy for open<br />
space and safe waterways.<br />
www.westboroughlandtrust.org<br />
We are a 223 room full service hotel. Accommodations include, an indoor pool, precor<br />
fitness center, restaurant, lounge, outdoor patio dinning, car rental, grab and go gift shop,<br />
and a 24 hour business center. Refrigerators and microwaves available upon request.<br />
Airport Shuttle Service Available • 10 Minutes from the Boston Commuter Rail<br />
5400 Computer Drive, <strong>Westborough</strong>, Massachusetts 01581<br />
Tel: 1-508-366-5511 Fax: 1-508-870-5965<br />
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connects to the <strong>Westborough</strong> Charm Braclet.<br />
Open to <strong>Westborough</strong> and Northborough<br />
residents, Lake Chauncy Beach <strong>of</strong>fers a<br />
sandy beach, lifeguards, floating dock, picnic<br />
tables, playground area, and bathrooms.<br />
Seasonal passes and swim lessons are available.<br />
The Recreation Department <strong>of</strong>fers an<br />
extensive series <strong>of</strong> activities for all ages year<br />
round. Programs are changed seasonally and<br />
include sports (teams, clinics & lessons), arts<br />
& crafts, science & computer classes, swim<br />
lessons, playground programs and more.<br />
Local Farm Businesses – carrying<br />
on <strong>Westborough</strong>'s agricultural<br />
heritage…<br />
Nourse Farm<br />
The 140-acre Nourse Farm is the 10th oldest<br />
continuously operating family business in the<br />
country. Visit the 1722 farmstead and pick<br />
your own blueberries and strawberries. Their<br />
retail store, open June–December, <strong>of</strong>fers<br />
seasonal fresh fruits & vegetables, jams, pies,<br />
and other specialty products.<br />
www.oldenoursefarmgourmet.com<br />
Uhlman Farms Ice Cream Stand<br />
Once known as "Milk <strong>Town</strong>" for its many<br />
dairy farms, <strong>Westborough</strong> was down to just<br />
one by 1975--Uhlman's. In 1996, a barn<br />
fire destroyed the dairy but the popular ice<br />
cream stand lives on. Serving homemade,<br />
farm-fresh ice cream from April to October.<br />
www.oldenoursefarmgourmet.com<br />
Green Thumb Nursery<br />
This family business (since 1950) <strong>of</strong>fers<br />
perennials, annuals, local produce and has a<br />
petting zoo at 185 Turnpike Road (RT 9).<br />
HISTORY & CULTURE<br />
<strong>Westborough</strong> has several National Register<br />
Districts including the West Main Street<br />
Historic District and its extensions, the<br />
Vintonville Historic District and the Cedar<br />
Swamp Archaeology Historic District.<br />
Cedar Swamp is the largest<br />
remnant <strong>of</strong> glacial Lake Assabet.<br />
In the 1980s, archaeological<br />
research identified 42 sites with<br />
evidence <strong>of</strong> prehistoric occupation<br />
by native people and led to the<br />
entire 2,600-acre area being listed<br />
on the National Register<br />
<strong>of</strong> Historic Places.<br />
Several individual properties are also<br />
listed on the National Register.<br />
The <strong>Westborough</strong> Historical Society<br />
was founded in 1889. Today its home is<br />
the 1844 Greek Revival at 13 Parkman<br />
Street, built by sleighmaker William Sibley.<br />
Monthly programs spotlight <strong>Westborough</strong>'s<br />
history and an annual school<br />
program provides in-class presentations,<br />
a town bus tour, and a visit to the Puritan<br />
cemetery and Sibley House for every third<br />
grade student.<br />
The <strong>Westborough</strong> Players Club (WPC)<br />
is a non-pr<strong>of</strong>it, volunteer organization<br />
dedicated to producing quality entertainment<br />
for community theater audiences.<br />
Since 1936, the WPC has produced and<br />
enjoyed 130 shows, including comedies,<br />
classics, mysteries and musicals. The WPC<br />
<strong>of</strong>fers an annual scholarship for students<br />
pursuing a career in the arts. Monthly<br />
meetings include activities, improvisations,<br />
and sometimes guest speakers.<br />
www.westboroughplayers.com<br />
<strong>Westborough</strong>’s long history includes<br />
being the birthplace <strong>of</strong> one <strong>of</strong> the<br />
fathers <strong>of</strong> the Industrial Revolution. Eli<br />
Whitney, Jr., was born in <strong>Westborough</strong> in<br />
1765 and invented the cotton gin in 1795.<br />
He also helped introduce mass production<br />
to the United States at his Whitney Arms<br />
Company in New Haven, CT, in the early<br />
1800s.<br />
<strong>Westborough</strong> Community Chorus<br />
Founded in 1971, the chorus rehearses<br />
weekly and presents two shows a year. The<br />
only requirement for membership is a love <strong>of</strong><br />
singing. Proceeds from shows fund scholarships<br />
to assist students with private music<br />
lessons.<br />
www.westborough.com/communitychorus<br />
<strong>Westborough</strong> Public Library<br />
<strong>Westborough</strong> Library services include<br />
Children's Room, Young Adult Room, Reference<br />
Department, <strong>Westborough</strong> Room (local<br />
history/genealogy), Periodical/Reading<br />
Room, and Adult Services Department. A<br />
wide range <strong>of</strong> programs, including book<br />
discussion groups, public speakers, children's<br />
activities and story hours are <strong>of</strong>fered to the<br />
public. www.westboroughlib.org<br />
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In addition to strong academic<br />
programs, <strong>Westborough</strong> Schools excel<br />
in athletics and fine arts, both visual<br />
and performing. US News & World<br />
Report gave <strong>Westborough</strong> High School<br />
a “Silver” level ranking in its 2009 list<br />
<strong>of</strong> “America’s Best High Schools.”<br />
Mill Pond School<br />
<strong>Westborough</strong> High was one <strong>of</strong> only 27<br />
schools in Massachusetts to earn this.<br />
Rankings were based on Standard &<br />
Poor’s School Evaluation Services analysis<br />
<strong>of</strong> more than 21,000 schools nationwide.<br />
EDUCATION<br />
<strong>Westborough</strong><br />
Public Schools<br />
The <strong>Westborough</strong><br />
Public School<br />
System educates approximately 3,500<br />
students in the town's six schools, including<br />
three elementary schools, two middle schools<br />
and one high school. Graduation rates in the<br />
high school are consistently above 95% and<br />
the vast majority <strong>of</strong> these graduates attend a<br />
four-year college. The student/teacher ratio<br />
in 2007 was 14 to 1. Enthusiastic community<br />
involvement is evident in support organizations<br />
such as the <strong>Westborough</strong> Athletic Boosters<br />
Association (www.westboroughboosters.<br />
com), the <strong>Westborough</strong> Music Parents<br />
Association and the <strong>Westborough</strong> Education<br />
Foundation (financially supports additional<br />
educational programs and fund grants for<br />
"innovative initiatives above and beyond the<br />
base curriculum requirements".)<br />
westborough.ma.schoolwebpages.com<br />
Assabet Valley Regional Technical<br />
High School<br />
Located in Marlborough, Assabet serves the<br />
towns <strong>of</strong> Berlin, Hudson, Maynard, Northborough,<br />
Southborough, and <strong>Westborough</strong>,<br />
educating about 900 students plus post-graduates<br />
in day/evening programs and students<br />
<strong>of</strong> all ages in "Assabet After Dark" evening<br />
programs. Assabet students specialize in a<br />
technical program after exploring a variety<br />
<strong>of</strong> areas. Technical studies are balanced with<br />
a rigorous academic schedule. Graduates<br />
receive a diploma plus a certificate <strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>iciency<br />
in their technical areas. They enjoy<br />
both college and career placement services,<br />
including co-ops that allow highly qualified<br />
students to begin careers in their senior year.<br />
www.assabettech.com<br />
WESTBOROUGH <strong>MASSACHUSETTS</strong> 9
<strong>Westborough</strong> High School<br />
POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION<br />
With its proximity to Worcester and Boston,<br />
<strong>Westborough</strong> is conveniently located near<br />
many <strong>of</strong> the nation's best schools <strong>of</strong> higher<br />
education, from Ivy League universities to<br />
state schools, private 2- and 4-year colleges<br />
to art, music and technical schools.<br />
<strong>Westborough</strong> employers benefit greatly from<br />
this highly educated workforce within easy<br />
recruiting distance.<br />
The following educational institutions<br />
make <strong>Westborough</strong> their home:<br />
Porter & Chester Institute<br />
The <strong>Westborough</strong> Campus <strong>of</strong> the Porter &<br />
Chester Institute <strong>of</strong>fers fully accredited technical<br />
training in Automotive, CADD, Computer<br />
Networking, Dental Assisting, Electrical,<br />
HVACR, and Medical Assisting. Since<br />
1946, Porter & Chester Institute schools have<br />
provided education and training for students<br />
in technical, business, and health related<br />
occupations. www.porterchester.com<br />
Spa Tech Institute<br />
Spa Tech Institute is a NACCAS-accredited<br />
facility that trains students for careers in<br />
Holistic Health, Cosmetology and Spa<br />
Services. The school <strong>of</strong>fers classes in a wide<br />
variety <strong>of</strong> spa, beauty and wellness treatments<br />
and therapies, including an aesthetics<br />
program and massage and energy therapies.<br />
With five locations in New England, Spa<br />
Tech provides students with the skills and<br />
inspiration needed to become successful<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essionals in salons, spas, clinics or<br />
private practice.<br />
www.spatech.edu<br />
University <strong>of</strong><br />
Phoenix<br />
The University <strong>of</strong><br />
Phoenix <strong>of</strong>fers undergraduate and graduate<br />
programs in business, education, nursing,<br />
technology and human services online and at<br />
campuses nationwide. <strong>Westborough</strong> is home<br />
to the Central Massachusetts campus. The<br />
school was founded in 1976 with the mission<br />
<strong>of</strong> making higher education highly accessible<br />
for working students. Today, University <strong>of</strong><br />
Phoenix is the largest private university in<br />
North America, with nearly 200 locations<br />
plus online access. It <strong>of</strong>fers more than 100<br />
degree programs at the associate's,<br />
bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels.<br />
www.phoenix.edu<br />
HEALTHCARE<br />
Marlborough Hospital/<br />
UMass Memorial - Marlborough Hospital provides a wide range <strong>of</strong> inpatient and outpatient<br />
medical, surgical and ancillary services plus a state-<strong>of</strong>-the-art Emergency Department.<br />
As a member <strong>of</strong> UMass Memorial, Marlborough Hospital provides patients with<br />
the advanced medical resources <strong>of</strong> UMass Memorial, a nationally recognized academic<br />
medical center, and the only designated Level One Trauma Center for adults and children<br />
in Central Massachusetts. www.umassmemorial.org<br />
The Willows at <strong>Westborough</strong> - Since 1987, The Willows is an independent living facility<br />
and retirement community for active seniors. Owned and operated by the Salmon Health<br />
and Retirement, a 3rd generation family business caring for the elderly in Natick,<br />
Northborough, Northbridge, <strong>Westborough</strong> and Worcester. www.salmonfamily.com<br />
<strong>Westborough</strong> Healthcare Center - In addition to long term care and rehab,<br />
<strong>Westborough</strong> Healthcare Center <strong>of</strong>fers an Alzheimer's unit, complex wound care,<br />
post-acute care, transitional care and nutrition services. www.westborohealthcare.com<br />
Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital - Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital, <strong>Westborough</strong> is an<br />
88-bed acute rehabilitation hospital that provides services to patients with multiple medical<br />
complications and those who require specialty care and continuous monitoring or<br />
require a longer length <strong>of</strong> stay. www.whittierhealth.com<br />
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W E S T B O R O U G H M A S S A C H U S E T T S
Carruth Capital, llc<br />
For all your Commercial<br />
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• Available <strong>of</strong>fice space for large and small businesses.<br />
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• “Flex” Industrial and Manufacturing space available now.<br />
• <strong>Westborough</strong>’s largest provider <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong>fice/manufacturing/industrial space.<br />
“Building a better <strong>Westborough</strong> for over 17 years.”<br />
Carruth Capital, llc<br />
For more information contact:<br />
Marc Verreault – Senior Vice President • mverreault@carruthcapital.com<br />
116 Flanders Road, Suite 2000 • <strong>Westborough</strong>, MA 01581<br />
Phone (508) 898-3800 • Fax (508) 898-3005 • www.carruthcapital.com