Town of Westborough

Westborough was incorporated as the 100th town in Massachusetts on November 18th, 1717. Originally home to Nipmuc Indians, European settlers brought farming, factories, and taverns to the lands.

Industry and population boomed in the 19th century with the arrival of a steam train through Westborough’s center, leading this small town to soon export shoes, hats, textiles, sleighs, bicycles, and eventually abrasive products, across the nation.

Today, Westborough is home to a dynamic community of residences, nature, and industry. At the intersection of the Mass Pike, Route 9, and Route 495, as well as having easy access to an MBTA commuter rail station, this community is well located and has experienced a new business boom in recent years.

Notable residents include Eli Whitney, inventor of the cotton gin, Mary Brigham, 8th president of Mount Holyoke College, Jamie Brockett, famous folk singer, Jim Butterfield, football player and coach, Jim Campbell, hockey player, Henry Corbett, businessman and Senator, Ralph Dawson, three-time Academy Award-winning film director, and Louis Denfeld, United States Navy Chief of Naval Operations.