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PROPERTY INFORMATION PACKAGE # 8-1045
ABSOLUTE AUCTION
To Be Sold Regardless of Price
92 Brookfield Rd.(Rt. 148), Sturbridge (Fiskdale), MA
1.48+/- ACRE RESIDENTIAL LOT
Central Location with Easy Access to Rt. 20 & MA Pike
Tuesday, July 29th at 12 noon on site
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TRANSMITTAL LETTER
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BUYER’S PREMIUM
SAMPLE P&S
PROPERTY INFORMATION
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AUCTIONEER'S DISCLAIMER
The following information is provided to you as a
matter of convenience only, and no representation or
warranty, expressed or implied, is made as to its accuracy
or completeness.
Prospective purchasers of the auction property are
responsible for conducting such due diligence of their own
as they consider appropriate, prior to bidding at the
auction sale.
All information contained within this Property
Information Packet was derived from reliable sources and
is believed to be correct, but is not guaranteed. Buyers
shall rely entirely on their own judgment and inspection.
Announcements from the Auction Block will take
precedence over any previously printed material or any
other oral statements made.
800.521.0111
July 15, 2008
Dear Prospective Bidder:
JJManning Auctioneers is proud to offer this prime 1.48+/- acre lot at 92 Brookfield Road suitable for a single family home
with duplex potential. Well situated for commuters in the Fiskdale area of Sturbridge near shopping, restaurants, and attractions.
The Owners have chosen Absolute Auction, the accelerated method of marketing, for the sale of this fabulous property.
Their decision allows you to set the market price for this strategically located lot with your bid. You will buy the property at the
lowest possible price by bidding one increment higher than the competition. The property will be sold regardless of price.
As you know, the property is being sold "as is, with all faults", be sure to visit and inspect the lot. There is a large amount of
information in this Property Information Package (PIP), please review it carefully. The auction will be held, on site, at 12:00 noon on
Tuesday, July 29th. Don’t miss it! If you can’t attend but wish to make an Absentee Bid, give us a call.
The sale is not contingent upon your ability to acquire mortgage financing. You are encouraged to pre-qualify yourself with
a lender before the auction. This will help you to bid with confidence. Read the Sample Purchase & Sale Agreement in this package.
You should consult your attorney with any questions regarding the Agreement. There can be no changes to the Agreement.
Don't forget to have the $5,000 certified deposit check made out to yourself and bring it with you to the auction. You must
show the check at registration in order to receive a Bidder Number. You must have a Bidder Number in order to bid at this open,
outcry auction.
Our experienced auction staff is available to answer your questions at (800) 521-0111, at the open house and one hour before
the auction. We welcome your calls. See you at the auction. Good luck, with your bids!
Sincerely,
Jerome J. Manning, CAI, AARE, RECS
Chairman/CEO
Justin J. Manning, CAI, AARE
President
TERMS & CONDITIONS
ABSOLUTE AUCTION
To Be Sold Regardless of Price
92 Brookfield Rd.(Rt. 148), Sturbridge (Fiskdale), MA
1.48+/- ACRE RESIDENTIAL LOT
Central Location with Easy Access to Rt. 20 & MA Pike
Tuesday, July 29th at 12 noon on site
Ref #08-1045
Terms of Sale: 10% deposit of which Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) must be presented in
cash, certified or bank check. Remainder of the 10% deposit in wire transfer, cash, personal or
business check by 5:00 p.m. ET on Monday, August 4, 2008. Balance in 45 days.
A. Make the certified deposit check payable to yourself. If you are the successful bidder, you
will endorse the check to JJManning Auctioneers, Escrow Agent.
B. Closing will take place on or before Thursday, September 11, 2008 (45 days from the auction)
unless otherwise agreed upon by Seller, in writing.
C. A Buyer's Premium of TEN PERCENT (10%) will be added to the high bid. Their sum will
constitute the Total Purchase Price. See Buyer's Premium explanation elsewhere in this Bidder
Information Package.
D. The property is being sold "as is, with all faults". We encourage you to visit and thoroughly
inspect the property. You must to rely on your own inspection and judgment when bidding on
this property.
E. The property is being sold “absolute” to the high bidder regardless of price.
F. The property is NOT being sold with a financing contingency. We recommend that you prequalify yourself with your lending institution before bidding at the auction sale. This will allow
you to bid with confidence!
G. Other terms, if any, to be announced at the auction sale.
BUYER'S PREMIUM EXPLANATION
There will be a Buyer's Premium of 10% added to the high bid.
The total of the high bid plus the 10% Buyer's Premium shall
constitute the Contract Sales Price.
EXAMPLE:
Bid Price:
Add 10% Buyer's Premium:
Contract sales price:
$100,000.00
$ 10,000.00
---------------$110,000.00
The contract sales prices represents the total due from the buyer
and will be the amount entered on the
Purchase & Sale Agreement.
800.521.0111
PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
This __________ day of __________, 2008
1. PARTIES AND MAILING ADDRESSES
Caron Construction & Environmental, Inc. hereinafter called the SELLER, agrees to SELL and
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
hereinafter called the BUYER or PURCHASER, agrees to BUY, upon the terms hereinafter set forth, the following described
premises:
2. DESCRIPTION
The land with the buildings thereon known as 92 Brookfield Road, Sturbridge (Fiskdale), Massachusetts.
3. BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, IMPROVEMENTS, FIXTURES
Included in the sale as a part of said premises are the buildings, structures, and improvements now thereon, and the fixtures belonging
to the SELLER and used in connection therewith including, if any, all wall-to-wall carpeting, drapery rods, automatic garage door
openers, venetian blinds, window shades, screens, screen doors, storm windows and doors, awnings, shutters, furnaces, heaters,
heating equipment, stoves, ranges, oil and gas burners and fixtures appurtenant thereto, hot water heaters, plumbing and bathroom
fixtures, garbage disposals, electric and other lighting fixtures, mantels, outside televisionantennas, fences, gates, trees, shrubs, plants,
and ONLY IF BUILT IN, refrigerators, air conditioning equipment, ventilators, dishwashers, washing machines and dryers; and
none.
4. TITLE DEED
Said premises are to be conveyed by a good and sufficient Quitclaim Deed running to the BUYER, or to the nominee designated by
the BUYER by written notice to the SELLER at least seven days before the deed is to be delivered as herein provided and said deed
shall convey a good and clear record and marketable title thereto, free from encumbrances, except
(a) Provisions of existing building and zoning laws;
(b) Existing rights and obligations in party walls which are not the subject of written agreement;
(c) Such taxes for the then current year as are not due and payable on the date of the delivery of such deed;
(d) Any liens for municipal betterments assessed after the date of this agreement;
(e) Easements, restrictions and reservations of record, if any, so long as the same do not prohibit or materially interfere with the
current use of said premises;
5. PLANS
If said deed refers to a plan necessary to be recorded therewith the SELLER shall deliver such plan with the deed in form adequate for
recording or registration.
6. PURCHASE PRICE
The agreed purchase price for said premises is_________________________________________________________dollars, of
which
$_____________have been paid as a deposit this day and
$_____________are to be paid in cash, wire transfer, certified, cashier’s, treasurer’s or bank check(s) by
5:00 pm ET Monday, August 4, 2008
$_____________are to be paid at the time of delivery of the deed in cash, or by certified,
cashier's, treasurer's or bank check(s)
$_____________ TOTAL
7. TIME FOR PERFORMANCE DELIVERY DEED
Such deed is to be delivered on or before Thursday, September 11, 2008 (45 days of the date of this agreement) at the office of
SELLER’S attorney, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing. It is agreed that time is of the essence of this agreement.
8. POSSESSION AND CONDITION OF PREMISE
Full possession of said premises free of all tenants and occupants, except as herein provided, is to be delivered at the time of the
delivery of the deed, said premises to be then (a) in the same condition as they now are, reasonable use and wear thereof excepted,
and (b) not in violation of said building and zoning laws, and (c) in compliance with provisions of any instrument referred to in clause
4 hereof.
9. EXTENSION TO PERFECT TITLE OR MAKE PREMISES CONFORM
If the SELLER shall be unable to give title or to make conveyance, or to deliver possession of the premises all as herein stipulated, or
if at the time of the delivery of the deed the premises do not conform with the provisions hereof, then any payments made under this
agreement shall be forthwith refunded and all other obligations of the parties hereto shall cease and this agreement shall be void
without recourse to the parties hereto, unless the SELLER elects to use reasonable efforts to remove any defects in title, or to deliver
possession as provided herein, or to make the said premises conform to the provisions hereof, as the case may be, in which event the
SELLER shall give written notice thereof to the BUYER at or before the time for performance hereunder, and thereupon the time for
performance hereof shall be extended for a period of ninety days.
10. FAILURE TO PERFECT TITLE OR MAKE PREMISES CONFORM, etc.
If at the expiration of the extended time the SELLER shall have failed so to remove any defects in title, deliver possession, or make
the premises conform, as the case may be, all as herein agreed, or if at any time during the period of this agreement or any extension
thereof, the holder of a mortgage on said premises shall refuse to permit the insurance proceeds, if any, to be used for such purposes,
then any payments made under this agreement shall be forthwith refunded and all other obligations of the parties hereto shall cease
and this agreement shall be void without recourse to the parties hereto.
11. BUYER'S ELECTION TO ACCEPT TITLE
The BUYER shall have the election, at either the original or any extended time for performance, to accept such title as the SELLER
can deliver to the said premises in their then condition and to pay therefore the purchase price without deduction. In which case the
SELLER shall convey such title, except that in the event of such conveyance in accord with the provisions of this clause, if the said
premises shall have been damaged by fire or casualty insured against, then the SELLER shall, unless the SELLER has previously
restored the premises to their former condition, either (a) pay over or assign to the BUYER, on delivery of the deed, all amounts
recovered or recoverable on account of such insurance, less any amounts reasonably expended by the SELLER for any partial
restoration; or (b) if a holder of a mortgage on said premises shall not permit the insurance proceeds or a part thereof to be used to
restore the said premises to their former condition or to be so paid over or assigned, give to the BUYER a credit against the purchase
price, on delivery of the deed, equal to said amounts so recovered or recoverable and retained by the holder of the said mortgage less
any amounts reasonably expended by the SELLER for any partial restoration.
12. ACCEPTANCE OF DEED
The acceptance of a deed by the BUYER, or his nominee as the case may be, shall be deemed to be a full performance and discharge
of every agreement and obligation herein contained or expressed, except such as are, by the terms hereof, to be performed after the
delivery of said deed.
13. USE OF SELLER MONEY TO CLEAR TITLE
To enable the SELLER to make conveyance as herein provided, the SELLER may, at the time of delivery of the deed, use the
purchase money or any portion thereof to clear the title of any or all encumbrances or interests, provided that all instruments so
procured are recorded simultaneously with the delivery of said deed.
14. INSURANCE
Until the delivery of the deed, the SELLER shall maintain the insurance on said premises as currently insured.
15. ADJUSTMENTS
Collected rents, mortgage interest, water and sewer use charges, operating expenses (if any) according to the schedule attached hereto
or set forth below, and taxes for the then current fiscal year, shall be apportioned and fuel value shall be adjusted, as of the day of
performance of this agreement and the net amount thereof shall be added to or deducted from, as the case may be, the purchase price
payable by the BUYER at the time of delivery of the deed. Uncollected rents for the current rental period shall be apportioned if and
when collected by either party.
16. ADJUSTMENT OF UNASSESSED TAXES
If the amount of said taxes is not known at the time of the delivery of the deed, they shall be apportioned on the basis of the taxes
assessed for the preceding fiscal year, with a reapportionment as soon as the new tax rate and valuation can be ascertained.
17. BROKER
BUYER acknowledges that he has engaged no real estate broker, and no real estate broker has in any way been involved in this
transaction except any broker previously registered with and acknowledged by AUCTIONEER in writing. BUYER agrees to
indemnify and hold harmless the SELLER and AUCTIONEER, including SELLER'S and AUCTIONEER'S reasonable attorney's
fees, for any claim made by any real estate broker not registered with and acknowledged by Auctioneer in writing in connection with
this transaction.
18. DEPOSIT
All deposits made hereunder shall be held in escrow by JEROME J. MANNING & Co., INC as escrow agent subject to the terms of
this agreement and shall be duly accounted for at the time for performance of this agreement. In the event of any disagreement
between the parties, the escrow agent may retain all deposits made under this agreement pending instructions mutually given by the
SELLER and the BUYER.
19. BUYER'S DEFAULT
If the BUYER shall fail to fulfill the BUYER'S agreements herein, all deposits made hereunder by the BUYER shall be retained by
the SELLER as liquidated damages.
20. CONTINGENCIES
BUYER acknowledges that this Agreement contains no contingencies affecting the BUYER'S obligation to perform. If the sale as
contemplated herein is not consummated for any reason, except SELLER'S inability to deliver good, clear, marketable record or
insurable title, then the deposit paid by the BUYER upon the execution of this Agreement shall inure to and become the property of
the SELLER, all as provided in Paragraph (19) hereof.
21. WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS
The BUYER acknowledges that the BUYER has not been influenced to enter into this transaction nor has he relied upon any
warranties or representations not set forth or incorporated in this agreement or previously made in writing. The BUYER further
acknowledges that he is buying the Property as is, with all faults and without warranty of any kind, whatsoever.
22. CONSTRUCTION OF AGREEMENT
This instrument, executed in multiple counterparts, is to be construed as a Massachusetts contract, is to take effect as a sealed
instrument, sets forth the entire contract between the parties, is binding upon and inures to the benefit of the parties hereto and their
respective heirs, devisee, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, and may be canceled, modified or amended only by a
written instrument executed by both the SELLER and the BUYER. If two or more persons are named herein as BUYER their
obligations hereunder shall be joint and several. The captions and marginal notes are used only as a matter of convenience and are not
to be considered a part of this agreement or to be used in determining the intent of the parties to it.
23. LEAD PAINT LAW
The BUYER acknowledges that whenever a child or children under six years of age resides in any residential premises in which any
paint, plaster or other accessible material contains dangerous levels of lead, the owner of said premises must remove or cover said
paint, plaster or other material so as to make it inaccessible to children under six years of age. BUYER further acknowledges that he
has been notified of said lead paint law by SELLER and AUCTIONEER.
NOTICE: This is a legal document that creates binding obligations. If not understood, consult an attorney.
Caron Construction & Environmental, Inc., Seller
____________________________________________
BUYER
______________________________________________
By:
_______________________________________________
By:
_____________________________________________
BUYER
_______________________________________________
Buyer’s Mailing Address (Street or P.O. Box)
_____________________________________________
Buyer’s Attorney (Name)
_______________________________________________
Buyer’s Mailing Address (City, State & Zip Code)
_____________________________________________
Buyer’s Attorney (Firm)
_______________________________________________
Buyer’s Daytime Phone
_____________________________________________
Buyer’s Attorney’s Address (Street or P.O. Box)
_______________________________________________
Buyer’s Evening Phone
_____________________________________________
Buyer’s Attorney’s Address (City, State & Zip Code)
_____________________________________________
Buyer’s Attorney’s Phone
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Jerome J. Manning & Co., Inc., AUCTIONEER/ESCROW AGENT
PROPERTY INFORMATION
RE: 92 BROOKFIELD RD., STURBRIDGE, MA
DESCRIPTION: Prime 1.48+/- acre lot suitable for a single
family home with duplex potential. Well situated for
commuters in the Fiskdale area of Sturbridge near shopping,
restaurants, and attractions.
SITE AREA: 1.48+/- ac. (64,346+/- sf.)
ZONING: SR - Suburban Residential
PROPERTY ID: 173-01946-092 & 094
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Southern Worcester County
Book/Page 42245/99, 22180/387 & 22489/200
RE TAX ASSESSMENT (2008): $155,900
RE TAXES (2008): $1,764.79
FRONTAGE: 200+/- ft.
FEMA FLOOD ZONE: C, non hazard
FEMA MAP: 2503370010B 7/19/92
TOWN WATER & SEWER: Available
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Number
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File Date
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Street Name
92
BROOKFIELD RD
94
BROOKFIELD RD
Description
Grantor
CARON CONSTRUCTION & ENVIRONMENTAL INC
Grantee
CARON CONSTRUCTION & ENVIRONMENTAL INC
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173-/0 1946/- 092/ / /
92 BROOKFIELD ROAD
CARON CONSTRUCTION & ENV
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Owner Name:
Account Number:
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Item
Improvements
Land
Total:
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0
80,400
80,400
Owner of Record
CARON CONSTRUCTION & ENV
290 CLARKE ROAD EXTENSION
FISKDALE, MA 01518
Ownership History
Owner Name
Book/Page
Sale Date
CARON CONSTRUCTION & ENV
22489/ 200
4/13/2000
Sale Price
4,000
Land Line Valuation
Size
Assessed Value
37757 SF
80,400
Construction Detail
Building # 1
STYLE Vacant Land
MODEL Vacant
Building Valuation
Living Area: 0 square feet
Depreciation: 100%
Replacement Cost: 0
Building Value: 0
Year Built:
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94 BROOKFIELD ROAD
CARON CONSTRUCTION &
173-01946-094
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Owner of Record
CARON CONSTRUCTION &
ENVIRONMENTAL INC
290 CLARKE ROAD
FISKDALE, MA 01518
Ownership History
Owner Name
Book/Page
Sale Date
CARON CONSTRUCTION &
STURBRIDGE TOWN OF
22180/ 387
8798/ 206
12/27/1999
Sale Price
4,000
0
Land Line Valuation
Size
Assessed Value
26589 SF
75,500
Construction Detail
Building # 1
STYLE Vacant Land
MODEL Vacant
Building Valuation
Living Area: 0 square feet
Depreciation: 100%
Replacement Cost: 0
Building Value: 0
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Sturbridge Zoning Bylaws
As amended 2007
CHAPTER SIX
USE REGULATIONS - SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (SR)
{Adopted 3-1-65; Article 46}
6.01
6.02
PERMITTED USES
(a)
Single family dwelling.
(b)
Religious, educational or governmental use. {Amended 4-27-98; Article 113}
(c)
In-home professional office, where office and residence of the professional are
both located in the same building. This use shall be restricted to 25% of total floor
area of the residence or 500 sq. ft., whichever is smaller. There shall be no more
than 2 employees other than the professional allowed. {Amended 10-20-69;
Article 15} & {Amended 4-28-86; Article 101}
(d)
Accessory uses customarily incidental to main use on the same premises.
(e)
Walking, hiking, bicycling, roller skating, picnicking, cross-country skiing, snow
shoeing through the establishment of trails. {Amended 4-24-95; Article 40}
(f)
Farm including agriculture, horticulture, and viticulture, provided that the lot is not
less than five (5) acres, including facilities for the sale of produce, wine and dairy
products, insofar as the majority of such products for sale have been produced by
the owner of the land on which the facility is located.
(g)
Adult day care {Amended 4-27-98; Article 135}
Exceptions which may be allowed by Special Permit from the Special Permit Granting
Authority (SPGA) in accordance with the regulations appearing in Section 24.09 of this
Bylaw. {Amended 4-11-83; Article 37}
(a)
Two family dwelling, provided that there is not less than twenty thousand (20,000)
square feet of lot area per dwelling unit.
(b)
Multi family dwelling provided that:
(1)
It does not exceed four (4) dwelling units.
(2)
There is not less than twenty thousand (20,000) sq. ft. of lot area per
dwelling unit.
(3)
Adequate provision is made for off-street parking.
(4)
An environmental suitability study shows that the site is capable of
sustaining this type of construction.
{Amended 4-13-81; Article 70} & {Amended 6-30-86; Article 125}
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Sturbridge Zoning Bylaws
As amended 2007
6.03
(c)
Multiple Dwelling Project, provided that the Zoning Board of Appeals prior to
reviewing the request obtains a report on the proposal from the Planning Board
and the Special Permit is granted subject to the additional conditions set forth
under Regulations for Multiple Dwelling Projects - Chapter Twenty-One of this
Bylaw. {Amended 10-30-72; Article 21}
(d)
The removal of sand and gravel, subsoil, topsoil or earth in accordance with
Chapter Twenty-Three of this Bylaw. {Amended 4-11-83; Article 35}
(e)
Housing for the Elderly - A Special Permit may be granted by the Planning Board
for housing designed and equipped for the elderly and physically handicapped
provided that the project and the location have the approval of the Board of
Selectmen. The project may be exempted from the requirements of Section(s)
5.02(e) and/or 6.02(b). An environmental suitability study shall be required. The
Planning Board may impose conditions and safeguards. Elderly for the purpose of
this Bylaw shall be persons fifty-five (55) years of age or older. {Amended 4-1183; Article 39} & {Amended 4-25-05; Article 11}
(f)
Bed and breakfast (Planning Board acting as SPGA). {Amended 4-27-92; Article
38}
(g)
Golf course and accessory uses customarily incidental thereto. {Amended 4-2996; Article 30}
The following regulation shall be applicable in the Suburban Residential
Site Plan - See Chapter Twenty-Five
{Amended 4-28-86; Article 103}
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Town of Sturbridge, MA - New Resident Information
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New Resident Information
NEW RESIDENT
INFORMATION
Welcome to the Town of Sturbridge! We are glad you’ve chosen to make Sturbridge your home and we recognize you have many
questions on the services provided by your local government as well as private business services every residents needs to
coordinate with when moving to a new community.
Sturbridge is a vibrant town located at the crossroads of New England. Long before the first English settlers came to
Massachusetts, the Native Americans called this place Tantiousques and knew it well as the place where the Bay Path and the
Connecticut Path met. Today these early thoroughfares have been replaced by the Massachusetts Turnpike, Routes 20 and 131
and Interstate 84, and many travelers still pass through our town each day.
Identified by the English as early as 1640 as a place where valuable graphite (or lead) could be mined, after two unsuccessful
requests the General Court was finally convinced by the early land owners or "proprietors" that this rough land could be farmed,
and Sturbridge was incorporated in 1738.
The first settlers built small saw mills and gristmills along the Quinebaug River, and soon after the industrial revolution began,
larger factories were constructed in the Fiskdale and Westville villages of Sturbridge.
This industrial growth away from Sturbridge Center has preserved this area much as it appeared in 1840. In a book published in
1942 on the old bay paths, the author wrote: "Sturbridge is an unspoiled village, a rare example of what New England villages
ought to be. Its shaded green is unmarred by filling pumps or other unsightly encumbrances." The Common area has been placed
on the National Register of Historic Places, and Sturbridge citizens continue to work to preserve this jewel today.
Since 1946 Sturbridge has been well known as the home of Old Sturbridge Village, and tourism has become an important part of
our economy. Excellent restaurants including the historic Publick House, which has been the focal point of the Sturbridge
Common since 1771, numerous antiques and craft shops and many comfortable motels, inns and bed and breakfasts await our
visitors.
While the old textiles mills are gone, many new industries have come to Sturbridge in the past fifty years, which helps to keep our
tax rate stable while providing employment opportunities for our residents. Sturbridge businesses play leadership roles in fiber
optics, laser technology, environmental products, plastics, machining and metal fabrication.
We have an excellent school system, a strong industrial and commercial tax base and caring and committed town employees.
Sturbridge is a great place in which to live or work, and we welcome you to our community.
The following is the list of information the Town has compiled, should you not see some service that you need, please contact me
at jmalloy@town.sturbridge.ma.us and we’ll do our best to add to the list as needed.
Jim Malloy
Town Administrator
Ambulance Service
The Town of Sturbridge operates the ambulance service in Sturbridge and can be reached by calling 911 for emergencies or (508)
347-2525 for non-emergencies.
Birth, Death, Marriage Licenses and Certificates
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Cable Television
Cable Television is provided by Charter Communications. Cable can be ordered at www.charter.com or by calling (888) GET
CHARTER.
Child Care Providers
The Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care provides a list of state-licensed childcare providers in Sturbridge
which can be obtained at the following webpage www.eec.state.ma.us
Dog Licenses
Dogs are licensed through the Sturbridge Town Clerk’s Office, she can be reached at (508) 347-2510 or by email at
lmurawski@town.sturbridge.ma.us Dog license applications can be obtained by going to the Town Clerk’s webpage at the
Town’s website www.town.sturbridge.ma.us.
Drivers License/Vehicle Registration
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles is responsible for issuing driver’s licenses and registration of motor vehicles. The
closest Registry office is in Southbridge at 926 West Main Street (Route 131). Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 AM
to 5:00 PM.
Electricity
National Grid provides electric service in Sturbridge. They can be reached at (800) 322-3223.
Fire Department
The Town’s Fire Department operates out of the Sturbridge Public Safety Complex at 346 Main Street and can be reached at 911
for emergencies and (508) 347-2525 for non-emergencies or by clicking on the Fire Department link in the Department director at
the Town’s homepage www.town.sturbridge.ma.us.
Garage/Yard Sales
The Town of Sturbridge regulates garage and yard sales and signage for such sales. Permits are available by contacting the
Sturbridge Building Inspector’s Office at (508) 347-2505 or by email at hnichols@town.sturbridge.ma.us
Garbage
The Town of Sturbridge operates a recycling facility where garbage/rubbish may be taken at no charge. Recyclables must be
removed from the non-recyclables and disposed of at the recycling center. There is no charge for using the Town’s recycling
center, although a resident sticker, available at the Town Hall is required. More information can be obtained at the Town’s
website www.town.sturbridge.ma.us by clicking on the Board of Health’s webpage or by calling the Board of Health at (508) 3472504.
Private garbage service is also available for a fee from the following companies:
Checka Waste Removal
LeBoeuf Rubbish Removal, Inc.
Pratt Trucking
Allied Waste (BFI)
(508) 248-9759
(508) 764-6677
(508) 943-5000
(508) 832-9001
Hospital
Harrington Memorial Hospital,
100 South Street, Southbridge
(508) 765-9771
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Library
The Town of Sturbridge has one library, the Joshua Hyde Library located at 306 Main Street, across from the Town Hall. The
library is part of the Central Massachusetts Regional Library System (CMRLS) and patrons can check out books from a variety of
libraries associated with CMRLS. Library Hours are
Monday 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday - Thursday 10:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday & Saturday 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday (October 20 to Mid May) 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
The library can be contacted at (508) 347-2512 or by clicking on the Library link on the Department directory on the Town’s
homepage at www.town.sturbridge.ma.us
Newspapers
The Town of Sturbridge is covered by two newspapers
The Southbridge Evening News can be reached at (508) 764-8102 or at www.stonebridgepress.com
The Worcester Telegram & Gazette can be reached at (508) 764-2519 or at www.telegram.com
Old Sturbridge Village
Old Sturbridge Village is a recreated New England Village from the time period 1830’s and is an international attraction to New
England. Residents of Sturbridge are allowed to enter Old Sturbridge Village (known locally as OSV) at no charge with proof of
residency. Old Sturbridge Village can be reached at (508) 347-3362 or online at www.osv.org
Police Department
The Town of Sturbridge has an award winning accredited police department which is located at the Sturbridge Public Safety
Complex at 346 Main Street and can be reached at 911 for emergencies and (508) 347-2525 for non-emergencies or by going to
the Police Department webpage link from the Department directory on the Town’s website www.town.sturbridge.ma.us.
Post Office
The United States Postal Service has two branches in Sturbridge at the following locations:
Fiskdale – 458 Main Street (800) 245-8777
Sturbridge – 316 Main Street (800) 245-8777
Property Valuation
Properties are valued for tax purposes by the Board of Assessors who can be reached by calling (508) 347-2503 or by email at
bpoirier@town.sturbridge.ma.us.
Public Meetings
The Town of Sturbridge holds a variety of public meetings throughout the year by the Selectmen, Planning Board, Zoning Board
of Appeals, Board of Health, Conservation Commission, Design Review Committee Community Preservation Committee, Council
on Aging and several other boards and committees. The public meeting schedule is posted at the Town Hall, 308 Main Street and
can be accessed online by clicking on the Upcoming Meetings link on the Town’s website www.town.sturbridge.ma.us.
Recreation
The Town’s Recreation Department operates the Town Recreation Area at Cedar Lake and the Summer Recreation Program for
kids at the Recreation Area. The Recreation Department also coordinates all activities on the Town Common, including the
Summer Concert Series and coordinates with all youth and adult recreation leagues. For more information contact the Recreation
Department at (508) 347-2506 or by email at recreation@town.sturbridge.ma.us or stop by the Town Hall.
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Restaurants and Lodging
Sturbridge has many fine restaurants and lodging facilities. A listing is available by clicking on the Dining, Lodging and Other
Information link under the “For Visitors” section of the Town’s website www.town.sturbridge.ma.us.
Recycling
The Town of Sturbridge operates a recycling facility where garbage/rubbish may be taken at no charge. Recyclables must be
removed from the non-recyclables and disposed of at the recycling center. There is no charge for using the Town’s recycling
center, although a resident sticker, available at the Town Hall is required. More information can be obtained at the Town’s
website www.town.sturbridge.ma.us by clicking on the Board of Health’s webpage or by calling the Board of Health at (508) 3472504.
Schools
Sturbridge has both a local elementary school and regional jr. & sr. high school, all located in Sturbridge. They can be contacted
at the following telephone numbers or by clicking on the Sturbridge Schools link on the Town’s website or by going directly to the
schools website at www.tantasqua.org
Burgess Elementary School,
Burgess School Road, Sturbridge
(508) 347-7041
Tantasqua Regional Jr. High School,
320 Brookfield Road, Sturbridge
(508) 347-7381
Tantasqua Regional Sr. High School,
320 Brookfield Road, Sturbridge
(508) 347-9301
Tantasqua Regional Vocational Division
320 Brookfield Road, Sturbridge
(508) 347-3045
Senior Center
The Sturbridge Council on Aging is a municipal department that serves the needs of citizens aged 60 and over. Among the many
services and programs provided by the Council on Aging are information and referral, outreach, fitness and other health-related
programs, educational, recreational and social programs. The Council on Aging office and Senior Center are located at 480 Main
Street and can be reached at (508) 347-2525 between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM on weekdays. For more online information and
resources please visit the Council on Aging link in the Department directory of the Town’s website www.town.sturbridge.ma.us.
Sewer
The Town of Sturbridge provides municipal sewer service to most of the commercial, industrial and suburban residential zones in
town and around Big Alum Lake and Cedar Lake. The Town’s Sewer Department can be reached at (508) 347-2514 or by calling
the Public Works Department at (508) 347-2515.
Telephone
Telephone service can be obtained from the following companies:
AT & T
Charter Communications
Choice One Communications
Lightship Telecom
MCI
Sprint
Verizon
(800) 222-3000
(888) GET CHARTER
(800) 832-5801
(877) 548-7447
(800) 950-5555
(800) 877-7746
(800) 870-9999
Town Hall
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The Town Hall is located at 308 Main Street and the Selectmen’s office can be reached at (508) 347-2500. Town Hall hours are
Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Town of Sturbridge Payments
Motor Vehicles Excise Tax bills are issued once annually. For more information contact the Finance Department at (508) 3472509.
Real Estate Tax bills are issued twice annually. For more information contact the Finance Department at (508) 347-2509.
Water/Sewer bills are issued quarterly. For more information contact the Finance Department at (508) 347-2509.
All bills can be paid online from the Town’s website by clicking on the online services link on the homepage
www.town.sturbridge.ma.us.
Water
The Town of Sturbridge provides municipal water service to most of the commercial, industrial and suburban residential zones in
town. The Town’s Water Department can be reached at (508) 347-2513 or by calling the Public Works Department at (508) 3472515.
Wetlands
The Town of Sturbridge has a local wetlands protection bylaw which extends the limits of the State Wetlands Protection Act. For
more information contact the Conservation Commission at (508) 347-2506, or by email at kkippenberger@town.sturbridge.ma.us.
Winter Parking Ban
The Town of Sturbridge has a winter parking ban on public ways that is in effect from November 15th through April 1st during
winter storms. The parking ban goes into effect from the onset of a snow storm until such time that all streets have been cleared.
It is also prohibited to deposit or plow snow into a public way.
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