Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester was established as a town on June 14, 1722 and as a city on February 29, 1848. Worcester is located in Central Massachusetts approximately 45 miles west of Boston has a population of 172,650 and is the third largest city in New England. Our municipal services are outstanding and one of the lowest serious crime rates in the country (in cities of 100,000 of more).
A robust, vibrant city in the heart of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Worcester combines the warmth of a small town with the convenience of a thriving city. A mere hour’s distance from Boston, Springfield, Providence, RI, and Hartford, CT. Country Club Acres is at the crossroads of several major routes, including the Mass Turnpike (I-90) and Interstates 290 and 190.
Worcester has evolved into an education, medical and research center. Worcester, MA is home to nine colleges and universities, the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, and the Massachusetts Bio-Technology Research Park.
Utilities and Helpful Numbers:
· Verizon 1-800-870-9999
· NSTAR (Gas Co.) 1-800-592-2000
· Mass Electric Co. 1-800-322-3223
· Fire Dept 508-799-1816
· Police Dept 508-799-8600
· (Emergencies- Dial 911)
· Public Works 508-799-1437
· Cable Service 1-800-634-1008
· City Hall 508-799-1000
Statistics:
· Population: Approx. 172,650
· Total land Area: 37.5 sq miles
· Elevation: 475 Feet
· County: Worcester County
· Residential Property Tax Rate per $1000: $13.18 (2005)
Worcester was established as a town on June 14, 1722 and as a city on February 29, 1848. Worcester is located in Central Massachusetts approximately 45 miles west of Boston has a population of 172,650 and is the third largest city in New England. Our municipal services are outstanding and one of the lowest serious crime rates in the country (in cities of 100,000 of more).
A robust, vibrant city in the heart of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Worcester combines the warmth of a small town with the convenience of a thriving city. A mere hour’s distance from Boston, Springfield, Providence, RI, and Hartford, CT. Country Club Acres is at the crossroads of several major routes, including the Mass Turnpike (I-90) and Interstates 290 and 190.
Worcester has evolved into an education, medical and research center. Worcester, MA is home to nine colleges and universities, the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, and the Massachusetts Bio-Technology Research Park.
Utilities and Helpful Numbers:
· Verizon 1-800-870-9999
· NSTAR (Gas Co.) 1-800-592-2000
· Mass Electric Co. 1-800-322-3223
· Fire Dept 508-799-1816
· Police Dept 508-799-8600
· (Emergencies- Dial 911)
· Public Works 508-799-1437
· Cable Service 1-800-634-1008
· City Hall 508-799-1000
Statistics:
· Population: Approx. 172,650
· Total land Area: 37.5 sq miles
· Elevation: 475 Feet
· County: Worcester County
· Residential Property Tax Rate per $1000: $13.18 (2005)