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The Town of Middleborough is dedicated to providing the highest quality of services to its residents through strong leadership, progressive governance and innovative strategies. We are committed to ensuring opportunities for recreational, social and economic development while preserving our rich heritage.
The Town of Middleborough
Middleborough is the second largest town by land area in Massachusetts. We have fully staffed Fire and Police Departments, and municipally owned Water, Sewer and Electric and Gas Departments. The population of the town is approximately 23,116. The area that the town covers is 72.16 square miles. Middleborough also has its own accredited school system Teaching Kindergarten through 12th grade. Middleborough was settled in 1660, and incorporated in 1669.
Principal Industries
Middleborough's principal industries are:
Brass Goods
Diversified Products
It Is the Cranberry Capital of the World
Major Center of Antiques
Middleborough is located 38 miles from Boston, 22 miles from New Bedford, and 30 miles from Providence, Rhode Island. Middleborough is on Route 44 to Plymouth and Routes 28 and 495 to Cape Cod. It is also on Route 79 to Fall River and Routes 18 and 105 to New Bedford. Middleborough is also on Route 44 to Taunton and Providence, Rhode Island. Middleborough is also now served by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's Old Colony Commuter Rail Service.
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Area - 72.16 square miles
Elevation - 100 feet above sea level
Fully Staffed Fire and Police Departments
Incorporated - 1669
Municipality Owned - Water, Sewer, Gas and Electric Light Plant
Number of Dwellings - 7,195
Population - 23,116
Recreation Available - Swimming, Tennis, Playgrounds
Schools Accredited
Settled - 1660
Cranberry Capital of the World
18 North to Braintree
22 miles from New Bedford
30 miles from Providence, Rhode Island
38 miles from Boston
On Route 105 South to Marion / Mattapoisett and Route 105 North to Halifax
On Route 79 South to Fall River, Route 18 South to New Bedford and Route
On Routes 28 and I-495 South to Cape Cod and Route 28 North to Brockton
On Routes 44 East to Plymouth and Route 44 West to Taunton and Providence, Rhode Island
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