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Westville Lake Dam, 2006
Photo by K. Deshaies.
Westville Lake Dam, 2006
Photo by K. Deshaies.
Westville Lake Dam, 2006
Photo by K. Deshaies.
Photo by S. Williamson.
Photo by S. Williamson.
Photo by S. Williamson.
Photo by S. Williamson.
Photo by S. Williamson.
Photo by S. Williamson.
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Welcome to Southbridge, Massachusetts!
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Proposed Southbridge Middle/High School
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
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We're Proud of Our Town!!!
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Click here for the Town of Southbridge Employment Application (PDF).
Click here for a listing of Southbridge Retail Businesses
Our geography
The Town of Southbridge is located just north of the Connecticut border in the Quinebaug River Valley
of south-central Massachusetts. The Town is in close proximity to Routes 90, 20, 84 and 395 with convenient
access to Hartford, Springfield, Providence, Boston, and Worcester. Comprised of about 21 square miles,
Southbridge is an eclectic blend of hilly and flat, farmland and developed land, industry and downtown, and
suburban, urban, and rural neighborhoods.
How we grew
The industrial revolution brought rapid growth to Southbridge, and with growth came varied neighborhoods
and a thriving downtown with Victorian architecture and large, shady streets. Industry also brought
successive waves of immigration as people from many nationalities moved here to work in the mills.
Neighborhoods developed near industry, while outlying areas remained largely agricultural. By the 1950's
infrastructure had caught up to the needs of a busy populace, and today, our population of 17,400 reflects
the history of our development and its cultural diversity.
Our treasure
We are fortunate to have so many amenities; four renovated schools, a beautifully proportioned downtown,
full service fire and police, 3,000 acre watershed with state-of-the-art filtration plant, newly renovated
and expanded public library, well maintained wastewater treatment plant, a municipal airport, YMCA, attractive
Town Common, full service hospital, four large parks, trails linking to US Army Corps of Engineers dam and
recreation area, state conservation area with developed hiking trails, an arts center with galleries and
amateur theater, and more!
Our government
Southbridge has a Town Manager/Town Council form of government with five geo-political precincts. The
Town Manager reports to a nine-member Town Council and its five subcommittees. Televised Council
meetings and School Committee meetings are held twice monthly in the McKinnon Council Chambers on the
second floor of the Town Hall. Information about the Town Manager, Council and all Town Departments can
be gained by clicking the Town Departments and Offices tab. Boards, commissions and committees have their
own tab, as do the School Department and the Jacob Edwards Library.
Visit us!
Welcome!
We invite you to take a photo tour of our Town by clicking the Photo Gallery. Welcome, and enjoy your
stay!
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Town Hall Hours
| Monday | 8:00am to 4:00pm |
| Tuesday | 8:00am to 4:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am to 4:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am to 8:00pm |
| Friday | 8:00am to 12:00pm |
Quick Directory
| Contact us by email at info@southbridgemass.org |
| Health Department | 508-764-4252 |
| Assessors | 508-764-5404 |
| Department of Public works | 508-764-5403 |
| Economic Development and Planning | 508-764-5402 |
| Accounting Dept. | 508-764-5400 |
| Fire Department | 508-764-5430 |
| Inspections | 508-764-5412 |
| Landfill Hotline | 800-883-3910 |
| Library | 508-764-5426 |
| Library, Childrens | 508-764-5427 |
| Library Fax | 508-764-5428 |
| Police Department | 508-764-5420 |
| Public Schools | 508-764-5414 |
| Tax Collector | 508-764-5410 |
| Town Clerk | 508-764-5408 |
| Town Hall Fax | 508-764-5425 |
| Town Manager | 508-764-5405 |
| Treasurer | 508-764-5401 |
| Veterans | 508-764-5436 |
| Click Here for a Complete Directory of Emails, Telephones and Faxes |
Directions to Town Hall
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From the Massachusetts Turnpike - Take Exit 9 at Sturbridge and take the first right after
the toll booth (Route 20 West). Pass through a blinking light and prepare to go left at the next set of
lights (Route 131, Sturbridge, Southbridge). Follow Route 131 East four miles through Sturbridge into
Southbridge, passing Big Bunny Plaza (on the left), straight through two sets of lights, passing Notre Dame
Church (on the left) and continuing straight into the downtown area. Take a right onto Elm Street, where
Pizza Chef is on the corner. Town Hall is the fourth building on the left. Parking and handicap accessible entrance
in the rear.
From Route 84 - Exit at Sturbridge and take a right onto Route 131 East. Follow Route 131
East four miles through Sturbridge into Southbridge, passing Big Bunny Plaza (on the left), straight through
two sets of lights, passing Notre Dame Church (on the left) and continuing straight into the downtown area.
Take a right onto Elm Street, where Pizza Chef is on the corner. Town Hall is the fourth building on the
left. Parking and handicap accessible entrance in the rear.
From Route 20 - Exit at Route 169 in Charlton. Follow Route 169 through Charlton into
Southbridge. Bear right when the road forks and pass a car dealership on the right. Proceed straight as
the road (Central Street) passes Capillo Park on the right and Southbridge Tire on the left. Bear right at
the next fork and follow to traffic lights at Central and Main Streets. Go straight but slightly left
through the light, and enter Elm Street with Pizza Chef on the right and Southbridge Savings Bank on the
left. Town Hall is the fourth building on the left. Parking and handicap accessible entrance in the rear.
Town Hall is handicapped accessible with permanent ramp, automatic entrance door, elevator, and handicap accessible
restrooms.
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