Uxbridge

The bountiful water power of the Blackstone River and its major tributaries 
provided the basis for tremendous industrial development in Uxbridge 
before the Revolutionary War.  Innovations such as power loom weaving could 
be found in Uxbridge, and by the Civil War many of the town's massive mills 
were running day and night to support the Union War effort.  Today Uxbridge's 
rolling fields and attractions, such as Voss Farm and the West Hill Dam, 
offer ideal getaways for residents and visitors alike, while its mill 
structures offer available space for small and large businesses.

Contacts

Uxbridge Municipal Offices: 508-278-8600
Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce: 800-841-0919
Uxbridge School District: 508-278-8648

Location

Uxbridge is 15 miles south of Worcester, 
38 miles southwest of Boston and 
25 miles north of Providence, 
Rhode Island.

Government

Town (incorporated 1727); Town Manager, Charter adopted 2002
Board of Selectmen
Administrative Assistant, 
Open Town Meeting

Demographics

Population
1990  10415
2000  12045
2010  14018

Age Groups
0-4    824
5-14   1490
15-44  4942
45-64  1847
65+    1312

Housing

Total Units  3963

Single Unit  2520
2-4 Unit     1015
5+ Unit      365
Other        63

Median Price (1994)  $106,000

Tax Rate

Residential (85%) $14.49
Commercial  (15%) $14.49

Education

Public Schools
   Virginia A. Blanchard Elementary  N-K
   Earl D. Taft Elementary  1-4
   Whitin Intermediate  5-8
   Uxbridge High  9-12
   Blackstone 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 Uxbridge
NELMOR
EMX
AC Technologies
Lampin

Health Facilities

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

Long-Term Care/Rest Homes
No local facilities

Culture and Recreation

Uxbridge Free Public Library
Blackstone River Valley National
 Heritage Corridor Visitors Center
Blackstone Canal Historic District
John Corne and Farnum House
Friend's Meetinghouse
Rogerson's Village Historic District
Uxbridge Common District
Mancantuck Mill Complex
West Hill Dam
Laurel Brook Club
Uxbridge Rod & Gun Club
Pout Pond
Fairwoods Recreation
Edgewoods Golf Club
Taft Memorial Park

Religious Institutions

Baptist
Catholic
Congregational
Faith Fellowship
Methodist
Nazarene
Unitarian

Transportation and Access

Airports
Worcester Municipal; 
Boston, Providence 
and Hartford

Highways
State Routes 122, 
16 and 146

Rail Service
Amtrak passenger service 
is available from Worcester; 
freight service is provided 
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
Uxbridge WWTP

Water
Ground