Northbridge

Northbridge's extensive mill facilities provide both incubator space 
for tomorrow's growth industries and ready-made facilities for precision 
manufacturers marketing to the world.  As part of the Blackstone River 
Valley National Heritage Corridor, the town works actively to preserve 
its special character and sense of history.  Abundant natural beauty, 
commitment to residential quality and stable base of commercial and 
industrial business can all be found in Northbridge.

Contacts

Northbridge Municipal Offices: 508-234-2095
Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce: 800-841-0919
Northbridge School District: 508-234-8156

Location

Northbridge is 13 miles southeast of Worcester, 
38 miles southwest of Boston and 
25 miles northwest of Providence, 
Rhode Island.

Government

Town (incorporated 1772); 
Board of Selectmen
Town Manager, 
Open Town Meeting

Demographics

Population
1990  13371
2000  14399
2010  15450

Age Groups
0-4    1066
5-44   1983
15-44  6143
45-64  2125
65+    1964

Total Households
4754

Income Median:  $36634
Per Capita:     $14159
Avg. Annual:    $26322

Housing

Total Units 4,789

Single Unit  2,613
2-4 Units    1,103
5+ Units     1,014
Other        59

Median Price (1997) $124,000

Tax Rate

Residential (85%) $14.32
Commercial  (15%) $14.32

Education

Public Schools
   Aldrich Elementary   K
   Northbridge Primary  K-2
   W. Edward Balmer Elementary 3-6
   Northbridge Jr/Sr High  7-12
   Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational 
    Technical High School  9-12

Colleges and Universities
Easy access to over 15 
institutions of higher 
learning within Worcester County.

Largest Employers

Town of Northbridge
Alternatives Unlimited
Beaumont Nursing Home
Northbridge Nursing Home
Coz/Division of Allied Products
Eastern Acoustic Works
Riverdale Mills

Health Facilities

Hospitals
Easy access to 
Milford-Whitinsville 
Regional Hospital, 
University of 
Massachusetts Medical Center 
and others.

Long Term Care/Rest Homes
Beaumont Nursing Home
Northbridge Nursing Home 
 and Rehabilitation Center
St. Camillus Nursing Home

Culture and Recreation

Whitinsville Public Library
George Marston Whitin Community Center
Whitinsville Mill and Forge
Whitinsville Old Cotton Mill
Linwood Mill Historic District
Rockdale Common Housing District
Blackstone Canal Historic District
E.K. Swift W.M.A.
Whitinsville Golf Club
Shiny Rocks
Castle Hill
Vail Field Playground

Religious Institutions

Armenian Apostolic
Catholic (2)
Congregational (3)
Episcopal
Methodist
Presbyterian
Christian Reformed (2)

Transportation and Access

Airports
Worcester Municipal; 
Boston, Providence 
and Hartford

Highways
State Routes 122 and 146

Rail Service
Amtrak passenger service 
is available from Worcester; 
freight service is available 
by the Providence & Worcester Railroad.

Bus Service
No local service; 
easy access to Worcester, 
Boston and Providence stations.

Utilities

Electric
Massachusetts Electric Company

Gas
Commonwealth Gas Company

Sewer
Northbridge WWTP

Water
Purchased