Located on the same property as the Central Massachusetts Baptist Convention, Rice Memorial Baptist Church adheres to the Baptist faith of "nurturing one another as we build a foundation through God's word and love others through outreach and service to the community."
The Northborough Historical Society is a community resource and preservation organization whose goal is to preserve the history of Northborough. They offer a series of community events, programs and meetings. For information on membership, call the number provided or visit their website.
This church is affiliated with the American Baptist United Church of Christ. Community-oriented Rev. Cynthia Maybeck is part of the Northborough Clergy Association. Trinity has a strong Christian Education program and mission outreach.
The Outdoor Message is a monthly news magazine that is mailed directly to sporting groups and "hunters, fishermen, outdoor enthusiasts and gun owners" throughout New England. In addition to articles, it features event listings and certified instructors.
Known as a welcoming, diverse place of worship, First Parish is open to all religious backgrounds, ages and persuasians. Heterosexual, gay, lesbian, bisexuals and trangendered people make up its congregation, and this church attracts a population not only from Northborough, but surrounding towns. The minister is Rev. Dr. Judith E. Wright.
Founded in 1868, this beautiful stone building houses more than 70,000 books and more than 5,000 e-books, movies, periodicals, DVDs and CDs. This two level library offers a Children's Room, many tables, an Internet Cafe, large print magazines, newspapers, reference, and titles in mystery, biographies, nonfiction, and audio books. Library director is Jean Langley. Tip for the library-goer: don't try to go in to the library from the front entrance. In fact, even though the address is Main Street, visitors must get to the parking lot - and entrance - in back by taking Patty Lane.
Memorial Field is a group of three baseball diamonds. The facility is used by adults and children for recreational ball games. Memorial Field is located on E. Main Street between Warren and Memorial drives.
Tougas Family Farm is owned and operated by Maurice and Phyllis Tougas and their grown children. They grow fruit primarily for customer harvest, starting with strawberries in June, and then cherries, blueberries, peaches, nectarines, raspberries, apples and finally pumpkins in September and October. School tours are also available.
This large Catholic church opened in 1962 and was renovated in 1998. Led by Rev. James A. Houston since 1990, the congregation boasts more than 1,500 families. Church conducts baptisms, funerals, matrimony and penance and has a strong youth ministry.
Led by Director Allison Lane for the past eight years, the Northborough Parks and Recreation Department provides affordable options for recreation and entertainment for the town. The department also maintains some parks in town, and runs after-school programs. The office is located in the Northborough Town Hall on the bottom floor, where there is a basketball court and children's playroom.
This large Episcopal church has an active staff and congregation. The parish belongs to the Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts and is also part of the Anglican Communion Worldwide, which is a collection of churches devoted to preserving the historic Protestant faith.
Believing in the trinity, this Northborough church's congregation is diverse in its culture and welcomes worshippers of all ages. The church is "known for its friendly atmosphere and
embrace[s] all who walk through our door."
According to its listing on the town website, the Board of Health is dedicated to keeping the Town of Northborough a healthy and environmentally safe place to live. We strive to do this through the development and implementation of programs that seek to prevent the outbreak of infectious diseases and by controlling environmental health hazards. Through the enforcement of State statutes and regulations regarding on-site sewerage treatment and disposal systems (Title V), restaurant sanitation and tobacco control we further endeavor to protect, preserve and improve the health of our citizens.
The Board of Health meets the second Tuesday of each month.