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Ashburnham Massachusetts
is Nestled in the picturesque hills of northern Worcester County, the Town
of Ashburnham is a quintessential New England community. The residents
are proud of the town's heritage and reputation as a vacation paradise.
The town has over 20 lakes, eight
of significant size. These lakes continue to draw vacationers and part-time
residents from all parts of the Northeast. During a summer weekend, the
population balloons from 5,000 to over 10,000.
The 1980's were a time of significant
growth in Ashburnham, the population increased by approximately 40% as
new residents were attracted to the natural beauty, moderate tax rates,
home values and excellent school system of the community.
In addition to its natural beauty,
Ashburnham is the home of the prestigious preparatory school, Cushing Academy,
which draws its 400 students from all over the world.
Ashburnham is located in North central
Massachusetts, bordered by Rindge and New Ipswich, New Hampshire, on the
north; Ashby on the east; Westminster on the south; Gardner on the southwest;
and Winchendon on the west. Ashburnham is 9 miles north of Fitchburg, 31
miles north of Worcester, 55 miles northwest of Boston. |