Town Profile
The Town of Southborough is located 25 miles west of Boston and 15 miles east of Worcester in eastern Worcester County. With nearly 25% of the town covered by the Sudbury Reservoir, Southborough has retained a low density rural/suburban character. Located in the heart of New England and crossed by Route 9, the Massachusetts Turnpike, and Interstate 495, Southborough is a convenient location for both residence and business.
Adding to the quiet rural charm of Southborough are numerous winding scenic roads, often shared with bikers, hikers and horses and two prestigious private boarding schools that are part of a village center that has seen minimal change over the last century. An operating budget of $11 million (55% schools) provide residents with a wide range of services that are aided by considerable community involvement in church, school and government activity, all creating a small town quality of life within the Boston Metropolitan region.
Geography
Eastern Massachusetts, bordered by Westborough and Northborough on the west; Marlborough on the north; and Framingham, Ashland, and Hopkinton on the east, southeast, and south. From the intersection of Routes 9 and 85, Southborough is about 15 miles east of Worcester, 25 miles west of Boston, 26 miles south of Fitchburg, and about 190 miles from New York City.
- Total Area: 15.66 sq. miles
- Land Area: 14.15 sq. miles
- Population: 6,628
- Density: 468 per sq. mile
Government
Municipal Offices Main Number: (508) 485-0710
Form of Government; Board of Selectmen, Administrative Assistant, Open Town Meeting. Incorporated as a town in 1727.
Transportation and Access
Southborough is situated in the Greater Boston Area, which has excellent rail, air, and highway facilities. State Route 128 and Interstate Route 495 divide the region into inner and outer zones, which are connected by numerous "spokes" providing direct access to the airport, port, and intermodal facilities of Boston.
Major Highways
State Route 85 and Interstate 495, the outer belt around Boston, both run N-S through Southborough. The Massachusetts Turnpike and State Route 9 run E-W and form interchanges with I-495 in the neighboring town of Westborough.
Rail
Conrail services a freight rail line through Southborough. Contact number: (617) 783-6222
Bus
Southborough is a member of the Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) but does not receive services. The Gulbankian Bus Line provides service to 4 locations in Boston.
Other
The Worcester Municipal Airport, a Primary Commercial Service (PR) facility, is located 3 mi. W of the city. It has 2 asphalt runways 5,500'x 150' and 6,999'x 150'. Instrument approaches available: Precision and non-precision.
