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SPOTLIGHT ON MIDDLEBOROUGH
WELCOME TO MIDDLEBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS
The town was first settled by Europeans in 1661 as Nemasket,
later changed to Middlebury, and officially incorporated as
Middleborough (Sometimes referred to as Middleboro) in 1669. The
name Nemasket came from a Native American settlement along
the small river that now bears the same name. Nemasket may have
meant “place of fish”, due to the large amount of herring that
migrate up the river each spring. The English religious
dissenters called the Brownists developed their governance
institutions and
then emigrated on the Mayflower, and were the earliest settlers
of Middleborough where their town and church governance ethics
were continued.
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Contents
Climate and Geography 02
Cost of Living and Transportation 03
Sports and Outdoor Activities 04
Shopping and Dining 05
Schools and Education 06
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SPOTLIGHT ON MIDDLEBOROUGH
GEOGRAPHY
Middleborough lies on the western border of Plymouth
County in southeastern Massachusetts. Middleborough’s
rivers and brooks feed in two directions. The Taunton
River, Nemasket River and their tributaries flow
southeastward as part of the Taunton River Watershed,
which empties into Narragansett Bay. The other
waterways of the town, including the Weweantic River,
flow southward into Buzzards Bay. Middleborough has
four wildlife management areas, as well as the Beaver
Dam, Great Cedar and Little Cedar Swamps, the swamps
being located in the north of town. The town is also
the site of several cranberry bogs, especially in the
southeastern part of town along the Carver town line.
CLIMATE
Middleborough has four distinct season.
While winters can be cold and wet, springs
are mild. Summers can get hot and humid,
but the crisp fall air brings out the most
vibrant fall foliage. On average, there are
201 sunny days per year in Middleborough,
Massachusetts. The July high is around
82 degrees. The January low is 18. The air
quality index in Middleborough is 5% better
than the national average
Middleborough, MA Climate Graph
Low / High
Average High/Low Temperatures
January 17oF / 38oF
July 60oF / 82oF
Average Precipitation
Rain 47 in.
Snow 38 in.
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TRANSPORTATION
Highways
Interstate Highways I-495
US Highways US-6W
State Highways 18, 28, 44, 58, 105
Airport
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
(45 miles)
Buses and Trains
Middleborough has regular bus and train service to and from
Boston and other cities
Department of Motor Vehicles
1 Washington Street
Taunton, MA 02780
http://www.massdot.state.ma.us
COST OF LIVING
The cost of living in Middleborough is greater than the average
cost in the U.S. The median home is priced at $254,000 which is
45% higher than the national average. However, the cost of
living - especially housing - is significantly less in
Middleborough than in
Boston which is only 42 miles away.
Avg. Cost of Living
+24%Cost of Housing
+45%Health Costs
+36%
Key Metrics
% above or below national average
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LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT
This small town offers year round activities sure to make you
feel at home. The city hosts an annual Christmas Tree lighting
ceremony
as well as many holiday gatherings within the city. A wide
variety of activities throughout the year including historical,
agricultural,
cultural and social events for all ages and interests will be
sure to keep you busy. Also popular are craft fairs, bake sales and
art
exhibits, all offering great opportunities to get involved in
the local community.
In recent history, Middleborough has made its mark through the
prowess of its Little League Baseball program. In 1994 the
Middleborough All Stars reached the Little League World Series.
The team would finish 3rd in the United States. Since 2000, the
team
has reached the State semi-finals five times, finishing 3rd in
the state in 2000 and 2003, and 2nd in 2002 and 2008. In 2012,
they
finished 4th in the state.
OUTDOORS & ADVENTURE
Parks & Trails
Borderland State Park
Myles Standish State Forest
Oliver Miller Park
Fun on the Water
Buzzards Bay
Tispaquin Pond
Woods Pond
Discover More
middleborough.com
visit-massachusetts.com
visitingnewengland.com
Attractions
Edaville USA
King Richard’s Faire
Soule Homestead
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SHOPPING & DINING
Fresh from the Sea
The numerous ponds and proximity to Cape Cod and the
Atlantic Ocean make it clear why most Middleborough
restaurants specialize in seafood. Being in Middleborough
is a great chance to try some freshly caught fish and well-
prepared seafood. There isn’t a seafood delicacy that can’t
be found here.
Something for Every Shopper
Middleborough is just outside of the city of Boston, which
is
home to endless shopping opportunities. All global brands
can found in this big city and residents are known for their
fashionable and trend setting style. In addition to shoes
and clothes shopping, Middleborough is also the cranberry
capital of the world and locally there are over 14,000 acres
of
working cranberry bogs. Visitors are given the opportunity
to
get up close to the harvest and hand select their own
berries!
Summer brings out the freshest fruits and vegetables at the
many Middleborough farmers markets.
ART & CULTURE
Middleborough has a decent amount of performance theaters,
museums, and art galleries. Additionally, Boston with its rich
culture
and attractions is less than an hour away.
Theaters:l Alley Theatrel Burtwood School of Performing Artsl
Theater Middleboro
Museums & Galleries:l Crystal Fine Art Galleryl Hingham
Harbor Museuml Hughes-Donahue Galleryl Jenney Museuml Museum of Bad
Artl Pilgrim Hall Museuml Porcello Galleryl Robbins Museum
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EDUCATION IN MIDDLEBOROUGH, MA
Bay State College
Middleborough, MA
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA
Massasoit Community College
Middleborough, MA
Notable Colleges & Universities
Middleborough Public Schools
Elementary & High School
Schools
There are 5 public schools in Middleborough:
Preschools = 1
Elementary = 2
Middle Schools = 1
High Schools = 1
Middleborough Educational Attainment
High School Graduates or higher 82%
Bachelor’s Degree or higher 22%
Contact
30 Forest Street
Middleborough, MA 02346
(508) 946-2000 l www.middleboro.k12.ma.us
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