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The Town of Barre Massachusetts
is a small rural community located almost exactly in the center of the
State. Although originally Barre had many operating farms, in recent years
they have become fewer, leaving many unsown farm fields. Barre has three
distinct villages; Barre, South Barre and Barre Plains.
Residents feel the town has one of
the loveliest town commons in Central Massachusetts and during the summer
months, band concerts are held there. The population of Barre has grown
in recent years due to the influx of persons migrating from the cities
in search of affordable housing. This has required the construction of
an addition to the elementary school, and made an addition to the regional
junior/senior high school necessary within five years.
The population increase brought with
it a wide mix of income levels with distinct needs and expectations of
town services. Nevertheless the school system is quite progressive and
Barre has a balanced budget, both of which townspeople are very proud.
Barre is particularly lovely during the summer and fall as the many visitors
to the community will attest.
Barre Massachusetts is located in
Central Massachusetts, bordered by Phillipston on the north, Hubbardston
on the northeast, Rutland and Oakham on the southeast, New Braintree on
the south, Hardwick on the southwest, and Petersham on the northwest. Barre
is 22 miles northwest of Worcester, 61 miles west of Boston. |