Incorporated 1727 - Town of Southborough EDC

Southborough
Incorporated 1727
A Business, Nonprofit & Community Guide
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Bartolini Builders Inc.
“Built by our family for your family”
Residential • Commercial • Land • Building and Development
For more than 65 years Bartolini Builders Inc. has built a reputation of excellence.
Our quality craftsmanship and hands-on technique fosters a unique collaboration with
each customer. Helping ensure that each home meets the specific standards of every
home buyer.
As the longest running home builder in Southborough our strong reputation, passion,
and traditions have made Bartolini Builders Inc. synonymous with the word quality.
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S O U T H B O R O UGH TOWN HO USE
17 Common Street • Southborough, Massachusetts, 01772
(508) 485-0710 / www.southboroughtown.com
LOCATION
Southborough, a community of 9,100
residents, is located in eastern Worcester
County, 25 miles west of Boston and
15 miles east of Worcester. Primarily
residential, Southborough has substantial
open space and is committed to attracting and retaining business to the
community. Route 9 and Route 30,
the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90), I-495,
and state Route 85 all traverse the town
of Southborough.
TRANSPORTATION
Situated in the Greater Boston Area,
Southborough has excellent rail, air, bus
and highway services. Southborough’s
passenger rail station on the MTBA’s
Framingham/Worcester Line offers
service from Worcester to Boston and the
Metropolitan Boston area. Conrail
services a freight rail line through
Southborough. The Worcester Municipal Airport, T.F. Green Airport in Rhode
Island, the Manchester/Boston Regional
Airport in New Hampshire, Marlborough
Airport, Hanscom Airport in Bedford and
Logan International Airport in Boston are
all within easy access.
www.mbta.com • www.mwrta.com
ROBBINS
Celebrating over twenty-five years
assisting companies to maximize
productivity and performance. We provide
organizational and leadership development
programs and consulting services.
CHRISTOPHER ROBBINS
Robbins Training & Consulting
Southborough, MA 01772
508-735-6100 • chrisr2346@verizon.net
Greetings and Welcome to the Town of Southborough
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outhborough has always been a place where
newcomers are greeted warmly and new
business is welcome. This Guide is designed to
provide you with insight as to why residents,
companies and nonprofits prefer to live, work and
establish their businesses here. Our prime location is
the cross-roads of New England with the convergence of three major highways that include the
Massachusetts Turnpike I-90, I-495 and Route 9.
We are surrounded by prosperous centers of commerce in Boston, Worcester, Providence,
Hartford, and Manchester, NH. Our location enables businesses and nonprofits to have easy
highway and rail access to their customers and services. Southborough is near Boston, worldrenowned for its great history, education, fine arts, healthcare and business.
Organizations thrive here because they are able to hire highly qualified employees,
educated at many of the world’s finest universities and colleges located nearby. We are close
to Boston, an epicenter for research and development, intellectual capital, innovation, breakthrough technologies and venture funding, all of which comprise the critical ingredients for a
flourishing business community. Interest in Southborough remains strong due to a consistently
low single tax rate, public water and the town’s reputation for providing predictable and efficient
regulatory processes that are committed to respecting developers.
Many successful companies have recognized the advantages of moving to Southborough.
They include: EMC, Ika Systems, Unisource Worldwide Inc., Kaz Inc., UPS, Radius Inc.,
American Tower Corporation, Optos, Inc., Eagle Leasing Co., Farrell Volvo, Long Cadillac,
New England Center for Children, Southborough Medical Group, UMass Memorial Health and
Harvard Medical School’s Research Center along with hundreds of small to mid-size emerging
businesses that provide jobs and represent the foundation of our economic diversity.
Our highly ranked public and private schools, our classic New England countryside and
extensive recreational resources provide qualities of life that draw people here. Chosen 31st in
the nation by CNN Money’s 100 best places to live in 2009, Southborough is a wonderful place
to buy a home, raise a family, establish a business and prosper. We hope you too, will join us in
Southborough.
Southborough Board of Selectmen: William J. Boland, John F. Rooney, III & Daniel L. Kolenda
Members of the Economic Development Team of Southborough Include:
Jack Bartolini, Arlon Brown, Barbara Clifford (Advisor), Steve Davis (Advisor),
William Depietri, David Eagle, David Ferris, Chris Robbins, and Shirley Sheridan
Contact the Economic Development Team at (508) 735-6100
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DEPARTMENT CONTACTS
Town Administrator......................508-485-0710
Board of Assessors.........................508-485-0720
Building/Zoning.................508-485-0717 x3022
Planning Board.............................508-485-0710
Board of Health............................508-481-3013
Conservation Commission 508-485-0710 x3024
Public Works................................508-485-1210
Fire Department...........................508-485-3235
Town Clerk........................508-485-0710 x3005
Board of Selectmen......................508-485-0710
Facilities Department....................508-485-8175
Police Department........................508-485-2147
Recreation Commission................508-229-4452
School Department.......................508-486-5115
Photography: Jim Tourtellotte
(unless noted in publication)
Cover photo of Fay School students - Photo by Erin Sullivan
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Gyrus ACMI an Olympus Co.
www.gyrusacmi.com
BUSINESS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
A wide variety of dynamic and innovative companies have chosen
Southborough as a place to do business.
These include several hundred small
companies in addition to approximately thirty mid to large employers
and organizations. The range is
diverse, spanning several Dun &
Bradstreet industry classifications
including management consulting,
real estate, construction, investment banking, engineering and legal services.
High-tech, education, nonprofits, life sciences, and healthcare industries are
well represented.
Some prominent corporations include Wegmans New England Divisional
Office–one of the country’s largest privately held grocery chains chose
Southborough from which to lead its entry into the New England markets.
NSTAR Electric & Gas Corporation manages its regional Operations Center in
Southborough and Mitsubishi Electric Cooling and Heating Center operates
its sales, service and training facility here for their Northeast region.
Lowe’s, the 2nd largest home improvement retailer worldwide, selected
Southborough for its New England Region 18 office location.
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any companies have chosen Southborough for their headquarters including
Radius Management Services, owner of
eleven skilled nursing facilities. They employ
approximately 2,600 individuals and are a
leading healthcare organization in Massacusetts. Kaz, Inc. is a world headquarters and
leader in high quality healthcare and home
environment products. It operates in over
65 countries on six continents with a brand
portfolio that includes Vicks, Honeywell and
www.ikasystems.com
Braun. IKA Systems is the premier provider
of business process optimization and intelligence management technology supporting
health insurers’ commercial, Medicare and
Medicaid lines of business.
Gyrus ACMI (U.S. Headquarters), an
Olympus Co., makes medical instruments
that allow surgeons to see better and do less
tissue damage to their patients during
minimally invasive laparoscopic and endoscopic surgeries. Combined, all the businesses in our community employ several
thousand individuals worldwide and have
chosen Southborough for its prime location
and highly educated workforce.
Harvard Medical School’s Research Center
in Southborough has contributed to significant
advances in the amelioration and eradication of diseases including AIDS, Parkinson’s
Disease, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and drug addiction. Also, the
Harvard Library in Southborough houses the
second largest book depository storage facility in the United States. The Massachusetts
Dental Society, Massachusetts Restaurant
Association, CMEA Employers Association
and the Printing Industries of New England
Association are advocates for its members
located throughout the region and also call
Southborough home.
We are important leaders in healthcare, with
the Southborough Medical Group and UMass
Memorial serving over 60,000 patients in the
Metrowest region. The Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) Care Network with its Southborough location is a pioneer in the field of home
healthcare, hospice and community care.
Southborough is a center for several
hundred thriving entrepreneurial companies.
We are grateful to these small, often familyrun businesses who provide highly valuable
services, employ Southborough residents and
contribute greatly to our quality of life and
the economic strength of our town.
ADDITIONS to Southborough’s
business community are continual...
Harvey Industries,
a top leader in
home building
products, selected
Southborough for one of its distribution
centers. Sevcon, Inc., a global competitor in
motor control technology, announced it will
provide its green technology for a novel new
vehicle–an electric three-seater mini bus to be
manufactured in Europe.
NONPROFITS
Southborough also has a unique cluster of
nonprofit organizations, some of which are
an integral part of the town’s proud history.
St. Mark’s School and Fay School were
founded in the 1800s. They are leading
independent institutions and attract students
from around the world. Combined with our
highly ranked public schools, Becker College,
Clark University metrowest campus locations
plus Framingham State University and University of Phoenix (Central MA Campus) are close
by – these educational centers of excellence
help to train our work force and leaders of the
future. They also bring a unique vibrancy to
our community.
The New England Center for Children is a
global leader in the treatment of autism.
259 Turnpike Road, Suite 110 • Southborough, MA 01772
office 508-485-3999 • fax 508-485-7111 • www.brendonhomes.com
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With more than 46 events a year, Corridor
Nine is known for hosting the most well
attended events and offering the best
connection for networking in the region.
Other member benefits include marketing
and advertising opportunities, professional
and business development, advocacy and
more. www.corridornine.org
Unisource
www.unisourceworldwide.com
BUSINESS RESOURCES
Metrowest Chamber of Commerce is a
nonprofit networking and business advocacy
organization focusing on community and
economic development, committed to the
support of our members’ success and to the
development of a positive economic climate
in the MetroWest region and beyond.
www.metrowest.org
Farrell Volvo - www.farrellvolvo.com
Promoting Business & Growth in Southborough
The Southborough Economic Development
Team works closely with the business
community, residents, town leaders and
committees in support of your development
related needs.
Join us and don’t miss an opportunity to be
part of Southborough’s vibrant economic
development and future business growth.
EMC Southborough
www.emc.com
The Corridor Nine Chamber of Commerce
is a dynamic business organization that represents a thriving, vibrant region of Central
Massachusetts. Corridor Nine’s core towns of
Westborough, Northborough, Southborough,
Shrewsbury, and Grafton are known for their
great geographic accessibility and superb
schools, which have contributed to the development of an exceptional quality of life.
We are ready to assist companies interested in expanding or relocating to Southborough.
We will be glad to help you with any of your needs. This may include zoning issues,
building permits or providing introductions to key business and community leaders.
Please contact our Town Administrator at the Town House and call 508-485-0710 or a
member of our Economic Development Team at 508-735-6100.
Planned Developments
Three major developments are in various stages of planning and permitting.
Madison Place
Currently in the initial permitting phase, this is a proposed 140-unit
comprehensive permit development that is located on the eastbound side
of Route 9 near Crystal Pond Road.
EMC Southborough/Westborough Campus Expansion
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This project involves expansion of the existing EMC campus located in the
southeast corner of the I-495/Route 9 interchange. Located on two parcels
totaling 445 acres in Southborough and Westborough, the project consists of the
construction of approximately 2.2 million square feet of research & development and office space.
Bartolini Business Park located on the east bound side of Route 9 with easy access from I-495.
Industrial zone /retail/office, with approximately16 acres. Currently permitted for three separate
buildings totaling approximately 80,000 square feet. www.bartolinibuilders.com
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Red Barn Coffee Roasters
www.redbarncoffee.com
Established in 1995, the Center for Women
and Enterprise (CWE) is a nonprofit
organization dedicated to helping women
start and grow their own businesses. CWE is
a national leader among women’s business
development agencies and offers education,
training, technical assistance, women’s
business enterprise certification and access to
both debt and equity capital to entrepreneurs
at every stage of business development.
www.cweonline.org
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council
(MAPC) is a regional planning agency
serving the people who live and work in the
101 cities and towns of Metropolitan Boston.
This organization works toward sound
municipal management, sustainable land use,
protection of natural resources, efficient and
affordable transportation, a diverse housing
stock, public safety, economic development,
an informed public, and equity and opportunity among people of all backgrounds.
www.mapc.org
The Massachusetts Office of Business
Development (MOBD) is committed to
helping companies create and retain jobs,
as well as promote private investment in
our state. The MOBD facilitates simplified,
timely access to a host of governmental and
non-governmental resources and incentive
programs that will help businesses grow faster
and stronger in Massachusetts.
www.mass.gov
The Massachusetts Small Business
Development Center (MSBDC) Network
provides one-to-one free comprehensive and
confidential services focusing on business
growth and strategies, financing and loan
assistance as well as strategic, marketing and
operational analysis. In addition, low cost
educational training programs are offered
across the state targeted to the needs of small
business. www.msbdc.org
Residential, Retail and Commercial Construction
259 Turnpike Rd, Ste 100 • Southborough, MA 01772 • phone 508-485-5333 • fax 508-485-9299
Real Estate Development,
Property Management, Finance, Leasing
It’s evident in the details.
Capital Group Properties • 259 Turnpike Rd, Ste 100 • Southborough, MA 01772
Phone: 508-357-8825 • www.capitalgroupproperties.com
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COMPANY SPOTLIGHTS
Southborough companies serving the biotechnology, information
management, software, engineering, power systems, green technology,
biopharmaceutical and medical device industries.
Projects Recently Permitted or
Under Review in Southborough
• Bartolini Business Park
80,000 square feet, industrial zone/
retail/office
• Harvard Medical School’s Research Center
17,600 square feet R&D space
• Harvard University
28,962 square feet of warehouse space
• Harvey Industries
52,750 square feet of light industrial, warehouse space
• Mountain View Park
11,700 square feet office, light
industrial, warehouse space
• Southborough Junction
10,600 square feet office/retail mix
• Southborough Medical (Phase II)
40,000 square feet of office space
• Southville Road Business Park
7,980 square feet office, light industrial,
warehouse space
For help with your investments,
contact Capital Advisors for a
complimentary review.
n American Tower Corporation is a leading owner and operator of communications sites for the wireless and broadcast
industries. Southborough serves as one
of its locations for providing IT services.
www.americantower.com
n Aptiv Solutions is a full-service international contract research organization
with proven expertise in supporting global
clinical trials for biopharmaceutical and
medical device companies.
www.aptivsolutions.com
n Autonomy an HP Company is a global
leader in infrastructure software with a
customer base comprised of more than
20,000 global companies. They operate its
digital division here including archiving,
eDiscovery, online backup and recovery
businesses. www.autonomy.com
n Bohler Engineering is the premier civil
and consulting engineering company on
the east coast. With a staff of over 400
experienced professionals, they assist
clients in navigating the land development process from site evaluation and due
diligence through project completion.
www.bohlereng.com
n Protonex is a leading provider of
advanced fuel cell power solutions for
portable, remote and mobile applications.
www.protonex.com
n Commonwealth Annuity a subsidiary
of Goldman Sachs provides a wide range
of financial services to a substantial and
diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments
and high net-worth individuals.
www.commonwealthannuity.com
n EMC is a global leader in enabling
businesses and service providers to
transform their operations and deliver
Information Technology as a service helping IT departments to store, manage, protect and analyze their most valuable asset
— information — in a more agile, trusted
and cost-efficient way. www.emc.com
n Fluid Power Products incorporated in
1965, is an original equipment manufacturer of small to midsized modular
hydraulic systems, Flex Power Packs.
www.fppinc.com
n Sevcon manufactures high quality
motor controllers and system components
for electric vehicles. They offer a diverse
range of products on electrically powered
vehicles from fork lift trucks to electric cars
and bikes. www.sevcon.com
n Unisource Worldwide, Inc. is one of the
industry’s largest global marketers of printing materials, facility supplies and equipment, packaging materials and equipment.
www.unisourceworldwide.com
Data source: Dun & Bradstreet and company websites.
Southborough Place
136 Turnpike Road, Suite 120
Southborough, MA 01772
Phone: 508.229.3610
Fax: 508.229.2703
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The Community House
Photo: © Lisa Tommaney
Living in Southborough
Chosen 31st in the nation by CNN Money’s “100 Best Places to Live” in 2009, Southborough has a quiet rural charm
enhanced by scenic roads, reservoirs, and open space, as well as two prestigious boarding schools helping to frame a historic village
center. We also have several fine places of worship. An operating budget provides residents with a wide range of services, while community members continue to stay highly involved in church, school and government/civic activity. These components add up to an
appealing, small-town quality of life near Boston, where all manner of dining, shopping, arts, culture and entertainment can be found.
RECREATION
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outhborough Recreation offers a wide
variety of seasonal programs including
sports, arts, dance and educational workshops. Recreation offers one of the most
extensive range of after school programming
in all schools and half-day camp during the
summer. We also have non-profit, volunteer
youth sports leagues, public playgrounds,
tennis courts and trails for passive recreation.
www.southboroughrecreation.com
Shirley M. Sheridan
Attorney at Law
Photo courtesy of mysouthborough.com
Friends of Southborough supports recreational activities for the youth and families
of Southborough. Made up of residents and
parents, these volunteers believe it is important to support the community and assist in
providing for and expanding public recreation for all areas of development and age
One Wolfpen Lane • Southborough, MA 01772
phone: 508.485.4623 • fax: 508.481.9486 • cell: 508.335.1992
shirley@sheridanlegal.us
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The Crossings At White’s Corner
EASILY ACCESSIBLE NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF ROUTES 9 AND 85.
groups. Goals include fundraising to
support existing community events, developing new community programs and activities,
award scholarships and fulfilling the general
needs of the Recreation Department.
www.friendsofsouthboro.com
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
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CLEANERS &
TAILORS
Passive recreation and conservation open
space within Southborough include the Town
Forest, Breakneck Hill Conservation Area,
Wilfred J. Turenne Wildlife Habitat, and
Chestnut Hill Farm. The Bay Circuit Trail, a
long-distance trail system being developed
by the non-profit Bay Circuit Alliance, runs
through the northeastern edge of Southborough along the Sudbury Reservoir. Upon
completion, the entire trail is planned to be a
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outhborough has the advantage of close proximity to Worcester, Providence and
Boston, offering a vast variety of dining and shopping all within easy driving
distance. For convenience in town, The Crossings at White’s Corner is a shopping
center located at 154 Turnpike Road (Route 9) in Southborough. Since 2003, this
attractive plaza has offered upscale and casual dining and snacking, a fitness center,
medical spa, and more!
There are several eateries to satisfy every palate at The Crossings including:
Tomasso Trattoria, Panzano Tuscan Market and Wine Shop, Quiznos Subs,
Coldstone Creamery, and Starbucks Coffee.
Tomasso Trattoria
offers authentic Italian cuisine paired with unique Italian wines. Their seasonal menu
features the finest sustainably and humanely raised ingredients from local farmers and
fishermen. www.tomassotrattoria.com
Panzano Tuscan Market and Wine Shop offers local and
Italian provisions, delectable prepared foods and baked
goods, healthy and hearty lunch selections, and an
incredible selection of Italian wines, all delivered with
friendly and personal service. www.panzanomarket.com
Stonybrook Golf Course
120-mile arc between Route 128 and I-495.
Hiking/walking trails are available at all these
locations plus Fayville Dam and the Sudbury
Reservoir Trail. Additionally, Southborough
is home to two golf courses–St. Mark’s Golf
Club and Stonybrook Golf Course. There are
also many scenic open spaces and recreational opportunities in surrounding areas of
Southborough.
The mission of the Southborough Open Land
Foundation, Inc. (SOLF) is to preserve and
protect the open spaces and rural character of
Southborough. SOLF owns and manages 183
acres of open space and accepts donations of
properties of all sizes. www.solf.org
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Star Cleaners & Tailors provides organic, high-quality,
reliable dry cleaning services for your daily casual
apparel or delicate designer garments. Pick up and
delivery services are available. In addition to dry cleaning, Star offers hand-finishing, alteration, tailoring, shoe
repair and emergency services. Star has been servicing the
people of Massachusetts for over ten years and enjoys an
excellent reputation for service and reliability. www.mystarcleaners.com
Other businesses conveniently located at The Crossings include abeautifulyou,
skin care professionals, and BodyScapes Fitness Gym.
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Southborough Arts Center
The mission of Southborough Arts Center
is to promote excellence and access to
establishments. Brickyard Square located on
Rte. 9W has additional retail stores including
Domino’s Pizza.
ANNUAL EVENTS
education and diversity in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences in Southborough
and surrounding communities. The Arts
Center building is maintained by the Town of
Southborough and houses the Southborough
Recreation Department and the Facilities
Department, shared classroom and gallery
space, a pottery studio and storage for the
town. The Arts Center is supported by the
Southborough Cultural Arts Council (SCAC) &
Friends of the Arts Center.
The Southborough Cultural Arts Council
awards grants; supports and maintains the Arts
Center at Southborough (21 Highland Street);
provides programs, events, exhibitions and
classes; and promotes and supports local
artists. www.southborougharts.org
Southborough celebrates Heritage Day every
Columbus Day Weekend. The day starts with
a parade down Main Street, followed by a
gathering on St. Mark’s green where vendors
and local organizations set up booths offering crafts, food,
knick-knacks, and
information. The
celebration includes
the Rotary Club’s
sponsored five-mile
run, a three-mile walk, an annual library book
sale and pumpkin-carving.
Sponsored by local businesses, the town’s
Recreation Department and the Friends of
Southborough Recreation, Southborough’s
Summer Nights is held at the end of August at
the Neary Elementary School. This event includes rides and activities for kids, a dunk tank,
live entertainment, food vendors and more.
The evening’s grand finale is a spectacular fireworks display. We also conduct a 5K Certified
Race plus a 2- mile walk known as the Gobble
Wobble Race on Thanksgiving morning.
The Southborough Historical Society,
chartered in 1965, maintains a museum at 25
Common Street where objects and documents
of local historical significance are collected,
preserved, exhibited and interpreted. Hours of
operation are Sundays 1:00pm - 4:00pm, plus
special times during Heritage Day Weekend
and the holidays.
www.southboroughhistory.org
Servicing All Your Real Estate Needs
Specialists in New Construction
and Active Adult Community Sales
Lisa Pezzoni
508-400-6203
Bob Epstein
508-320-6655
David Michaud
508-449-4078
Suzanne Claflin
617-922-1500
Donald Croatti
508-733-9368
Elizabeth Fekete
508-735-0050
Maggie Leavitt
617-797-8004
Susan Falamino
774-249-2200
MAIN STREET & MORE
Southborough House of Pizza is family
owned and has been operating for forty years.
Additionally, Main Street is home to Mauro’s
Market and Village Cafe, English Garden
Florist, Phaidra Nail Salon, Ted’s of Fayville
and Marlborough Savings Bank. Town Center
located on Cordaville Road includes:
Stony Brook Market, Eaton Apothecary
Pharmacy, Middlesex Bank and other retail
259 TURNPIKE ROAD, SUITE 100 • SOUTHBOROUGH, MA 01772
OFFICE: 508-357-2298
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Albert S. Woodward School
Education
SOUTHBOROUGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Southborough’s exceptional public schools
educate 1,440 students at the preK-8 level
and 620 students at Algonquin Regional High
School (ARHC). Our schools are ranked
highly in the state. Students are enrolled
in the following preK-8 schools: Mary E.
Finn School (preK- 1), Albert S. Woodward
School (grades 2-3), Margaret A. Neary
School, (grades 4-5) and P. Brent Trottier
Middle School (grades 6-8). With a high
level of fundng and rich history of parent
involvement, the schools attract outstanding
principals, faculty, and staff. With our strong
core academic curriculum, we offer engaging
activities that promote student achievement
and social responsibility. Drama, music,
intramurals, after school and extracurricular
programs are available to students.
www.nsboro.k12.ma.us
Algonquin Regional High School in
Northborough serves students in Southborough and Northborough. The school has a
rich tradition of excellence. It’s noted for its
high academic standards and comprehensive
sports and music programs. It’s committed to
providing a safe, supportive, and challenging learning environment that fosters creative
and critical thinking. Deeply embedded into
Algonquin’s tradition is the belief that respect,
responsibility, and collaboration are essential
to individual growth and academic
achievement.
http://web.nsboro.k12.ma.us/algonquin
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At Assabet Valley Regional Technical High
School, career and technical programs offer
a rigorous academic schedule, including
Honors and Advanced Placement courses.
Technical programs utilize state of the art
equipment and industry standards to prepare
students to compete globally. Graduates
receive a diploma plus a Certificate of Proficiency in their technical areas. They enjoy
both college and career placement services,
including cooperative placement programs
that allow qualified students to begin careers
in their senior year. Articulation agreements are in place with two and four year
colleges so that students may earn college
credit through their academic and technical
courses. www.asabetech.com
The Southborough Library was founded in
1852. Its well rounded collection offers a
breadth of traditional and new media, and
programming supports literacy, intellectual
curiosity, artistic interests, and civic awareness.
Special programs are held including poetry
and author readings, lectures, genealogy
sessions, Business Network Speaker series,
films, craft workshops and musical performers.
www.southboroughlib.org
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Southborough is proud to be home to two
prestigious independent coeducational day
and boarding schools. Founded by distinguished Southborough residents, St. Mark’s
and the Fay School are highly visible centerpieces of our community and represent an
important legacy of education in our town.
St. Mark’s School founded in 1865 is a coeducational, boarding and day school, grades
nine through twelve with 65 faculty and
335 students. It is nestled upon 250 acres.
Academics focus on a rigorous liberal arts
program that stems from a classical tradition
to prepare its students for the best colleges
and universities. www.stmarksschool.org
162 Cordaville Rd, Southborough, MA 01772
(508) 460-7036 • www.middlesexbank.com
St. Mark’s School
Fay School
Fay School has proudly served the Southborough and greater Metro-West communities
for 145 years. Fay School is a coeducational
day and boarding school for 450 students in
pre-kindergarten through grade nine. The
boarding program (grades seven through nine)
serves 100 students from across the United
States and seventeen foreign countries.
www.fayschool.org
The New England Center for Children
(NECC) is a school for autism treatment and
education located in Southborough and
considered one of the best in the country. This
private, nonprofit autism education center is
dedicated to transforming the lives of children
with autism through education, research, and
technology. www.necc.org
POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION
With its proximity to Worcester and Boston,
Southborough is conveniently located near
many of the nation’s best schools of higher
education and is home to the Metro-west
campuses of Becker College and Clark
University. Framingham State University and
University of Pheonix (Central MA Campus)
are close by. Our employers benefit greatly
from this highly educated workforce within
easy recruiting distance.
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Health
Healthcare And Senior Living
UMass Memorial Health Care’s
Marlborough Hospital serves residents
of Southborough and surrounding towns.
Founded over 100 years ago, Marlborough
Hospital provides a full range of inpatient and
outpatient health care services.
UMass Memorial Health Care is the
largest health care system in Central and
Western Massachusetts, and the clinical
partner of the University of Massachusetts
Medical School. This health care system
includes five fully accredited hospitals
plus home health and hospice programs,
behavioral health programs and community-based physician practices.
www.umassmemorial.org
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Southborough Massachusetts
In addition, a new outpatient facility, UMass
Memorial at Southborough (28 Newton
Street) houses a Women’s Imaging Center,
Specialty Care services, an Endoscopy Center
and MedWorks Occupational Health.
MetroWest Medical Center
offers the MetroWest region advanced care
with a community touch. The 269-bed
regional health care system–the largest
between Worcester and Boston–includes
Framingham Union Hospital, Leonard Morse
Hospital in Natick, and The MetroWest Wellness Center, an outpatient diagnostic imaging
and rehabilitation center. More than 400
physicians represent a comprehensive
range of medical specialties. MWMC has
a tradition of excellence in medical education, offering training programs affiliated
with leading medical schools and Boston
teaching hospitals. www.mwmc.com
Southborough Medical Group
Established in 1972, this physician owned
and operated medical group has expanded into one of the largest multispecialty
group practices in the MetroWest region.
SMG offers services in Adult Medicine,
Pediatrics, OB/GYN and a variety of
specialty and ancillary services.
www.southboromedical.com
The Southborough Senior Center
provides the town’s seniors with a wide
variety of activities, services and events.
Services include Outreach, Health Clinic,
MWRTA transportation, the Board of
Health, Veteran’s Agent, Meals on Wheels
and more. The Senior Center is open
Monday - Friday (8:30am - 2:30pm) and is
located at 9 Cordaville Rd.
www.southboroughseniors.com