Industrial village turned thriving central district
Officially separating from Sutton in 1813 to become a distinct incorporated town, Millbury was once an industrial village producing textiles, guns, and lumber through mills along the Blackstone River. Today, the neighborhood of Millbury is a thriving central district with suburban homes and a New England small-town atmosphere. The village of Millbury is the northernmost town in the Blackstone River Valley, and it is the first town south of bustling Worcester. Much of Millbury's amenities are insulated; the city has its own school district, its own mall and a pedestrian trail for recreation that residents can access through the neighborhood.
Preserving downtown through the Millbury Historical Society
Downtown Millbury is also a historic district, preserving centuries-old buildings like the Asa Waters Mansion, a 19th-century Georgian-style estate on Elm Street. The mansion also hosts the Millbury Historical Society, which hosts events and exhibits highlighting the town's history. Millbury Public Library was built as one of the original Carnegie libraries in 1915 and faithfully served the city for over a century.
The Millbury Historical Society is a non-profit organization.
Millbury Historical Society is located in historic downtown Millbury.
Millbury has a rich history.
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A combination of historic, midcentury and new construction
Laura Poulin-Harkins, a 20-year Realtor with Emerson Realtors, says, "The houses in town are a combination of historic, midcentury and new construction homes." Single-family homes in Millbury range from $300,000 to $650,000, varying by age and square footage. Millbury's streets are grid-patterned, with businesses and houses close to one another. The neighborhood is populated with Cape Cod and colonial homes and occasional condos, but more residents own their homes rather than rent them. Several roads are bridges that cross the churning Blackstone River that runs through town.
Millbury's rich history reflects in the architecture of homes in the neighborhood.
Backyards of Millbury homes are shaded by large trees.
Homes in Millbury are very charming.
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Walk or bike the rail trail to Worcester
The Blackstone River Bikeway is a rail trail that cuts through New England trees on the way to Worcester. One main access point for the path is through the Millbury neighborhood, giving residents pedestrian access to and from Worcester. Dorothy Pond is a 21-acre lake in town where residents can picnic under shady trees, kayak or fish for yellow bullheads and chain pickerel.
Blackstone Valley Bike Path connects Worcester to Providence and travels through Millbury.
Worcester dining and a mall right at home
I Love Frankie's, also called Worcester's Best Pizza, is 5 miles from Millbury and serves cheesesteaks, sausage subs and hot New York-style pies. There's also The Shops at Blackstone Valley, Millbury's outdoor mall just across Massachusetts state Route 146, featuring more than 50 retailers to browse through, from Best Buy and Target to dining at Panera or Applebee's.
Millbury wakes up to the sound of Coffee machines.
Hands Down Tattoo in Milbury and its talented ink.
Within a small stride through downtown many businesses and entertainment can be found.
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A town with its own school district
Millbury Public Schools serves the town's children for education. Some schools nearby include Elm Street Elementary, rated a B on Niche; Raymond E. Shaw Elementary, rated a B-minus; and Millbury Junior/Senior High, teaching grades 7-12 and placed a C-plus on Niche. Millbury Junior/Senior High features an Innovative Pathways program, partnering with local industries to offer technical courses to fast-track students for career success after graduation.
Kids in Millbury go to Millbury High School.
Take the bus or drive on Mass Pike
There are five WRTA bus stops on the Route 4 line in Millbury, which can easily take residents from downtown to The Shops at Blackstone Valley Mall. Driving is also prevalent in Millbury; as Harkins says, "You'd need a car to access the amenities in places like Worcester." MA-146 and Interstate 90, also known as Mass Turnpike, are two auxiliary highways adjacent to Millbury. Residents can take MA-146 north to Worcester in just 6 miles or south 34 miles to Providence, Rhode Island. Alternatively, the Mass Turnpike makes for a 46-mile commute to downtown Boston from Millbury. The neighborhood of Millbury showcases the town's history through its preserved buildings and benefits residents with its simple highway access to urban centers to the north, south and east.
Whether by car, air or train, access to Millbury is easy.
Diane is a lifelong Charlton MA resident and a Realtor since 1990. She is a third generation Charlton Realtor. She grew her career with her father, Armand Carpentier. She owns Alliance Realty, an independent real estate company, that she merged with ERA Key Realty, an international franchise. Diane has earned the top 1% of all ERA Realtors worldwide and top service awards for the past 35 years. Diane has earned the top award from her peers, the Realtor Choice award. Diane continues the family real estate tradition and enjoys real estate as a hobby. Additional hobbies include travel, gardening, reading and outdoor activities.
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