 West Boylston, Massachusetts, a suburban community located in Central Worcester County, has much to offer its residents. Although geographically the town consists of approximately 13 square miles, about half its total area has been acquired by the MDC (Metropolitan District Commission) for watershed protection. One square mile is home to the Wachusett Reservoir which supplies Boston and its surrounding towns with their water supply. The fact that the MDC owns so much property in West Boylston allows much of the town to remain in its natural state.
 West Boylston has three property zones, industrial, commercial, and residential (which is the highest percentage), creating a unique blend of offerings to its citizens. The Route 12 corridor is the primary commercial district which services all of the residents’ needs from groceries to pharmaceuticals to a variety of restaurants and specialty shops.
Although Hillside Village will offer its own outdoor activities including walking trails, open space and putting green, the West Boylston “Rail Trail” provides additional options to its residents.
Logistically, West Boylston provides easy access to major highways including I-190, I-290 and 495 as well as the more scenic routes 140, 110, and Route 12, making it easily accessible to Boston, Providence, Cape Cod and New England vacation spots.
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Population: 7,481
Size: 12.9 sq. miles
Government: Open town meeting; 5 Selectmen
Web: www.state.ma.us/cc/west_boylston.html
Real Estate
- Average House price: $182,218
Services
- Police
- Fire
- Beaman Memorial Library
Senior Services
- West Boylston Senior Center
- West Boylston Council on Aging
- West Boylston Elder Services. Inc.
Utilities
- Municipal Lighting Plant
- Gas
- Cable
- Water and Sewer
Houses of Worship
- Bethlehem Baptist
- Our Lady of Good Counsel
- First Congregational Church
- Christ Lutheran Church
- Oakdale United Methodist
- Rock Church
Nearby Medical Services
- Fallon Medical Center
- UMass/Memorial Hospitals
- Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital & Outpatient Center
- Saint Vincent Hospital Elderly Outreach Program
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