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Townsend
Massachusetts. Townsend's rich history dates back to the seventeen hundreds;
having been incorporated in 1732. The first mill of the town was built
in 1733 in "Townsend Harbor". The pond at Townsend Harbor came into existence
in 1734 when the dam was built for the mill. The Conant House, Grist Mill
and Cooperage are places that can be visited today in the Harbor. The Boston
and Keene, New Hampshire stagecoaches began to run in 1806, and passengers
dined at the Joslinville Tavern which is now 519 Main Street.
Townsend is a member of the Middlesex
Regional School District, and students from K-12 attends schools in the
town. Many town and school sponsored activities are held at the High School
and Hawthorne Brook Middle School facilities.
The Town Common is host to Fall Fairs
and art shows as well as summer band concerts and Squannacook River provide
opportunities for boating, fishing and swimming. Willard Brook State Park,
which offers picnicking and swimming and Townsend State Forest both have
excellent trails for hiking and cross country skiing.
Townsend Mass is located in North
central Massachusetts, bordered by Ashby on the west; Mason and Brookline,
New Hampshire, on the north; Pepperell, Groton, and Shirley on the east;
and Lunenburg on the south. Townsend is 9 miles north of Fitchburg, 33
miles north of Worcester, 42 miles northwest of Boston. |