Town Of Hubbardston

7 Main Street

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Originally called the "Northeast Quarter", Hubbardston was part of Rutland until it became a town in 1767. It was named for Thomas Hubbard, one of the original proprietors. The first European settlers were recorded in 1737. The community has been described by historians as a poor town in its early years, sparsely settled and almost solely agricultural. By the 18th century, there were sawmills potash works and cottage industries, including the making of palm leaf hats, chairs, cabinets, shoes, and horse blankets.

By the 19th century, dairy and berry farming and market gardening were major enterprises. Immigrants from ireland, French Canada, England, Sweeden and Finland moved to town to work on local farms.

The town's early economy was based on agriculture and small-scale chair, boot and shoe manufacturing. It is described by historians as a poor town, sparsely settled and almost wholly agricultural, but having sawmills, potash works and cottage industries such as the making of palm leaf hats. Dairy and berry farming and market gardening were major pursuits in the town.

Hubbardston is located in the hill country of Central Massachusetts bordered by Gardner and Westminster to the northeast, Princeton and Rutland on the southeast. Barre borders on the southwest, and Phillipston and Templeton border on the northwest.

Hubbardston is 19 miles northwest of Worcester and 56 miles northwest of Boston.

Town of Hubbardston - Notice of Planning Board Vacancy - Interested Residents Encouraged to Apply

The Select Board, having been notified by the Planning Board of an official vacancy, is seeking interested candidates to fill a position on the Planning Board until the next town election. Interested candidates should apply through the executive…

Town of Hubbardston Announces Police Chief

Ryan Couture has been appointed the next Chief of Police for the Town of Hubbardston, Massachusetts starting March 1, 2023. Couture has been with the Hubbardston Police Department for twenty years and has served as Interim Police Chief for six…

Town Of Hubbardston: Clerk Releases 2023 Town Election Calendar - Updated

The Office of the Hubbardston Town Clerk has released the 2023 Town Election Calendar for the Town Election to be held on June 13, 2023. Residents can view the calendar and offices set to be on the ballot here. Updated due to clerical…

Town Of Hubbardston - Country Hen Scholarship Applications Available Now

The Hubbardston Select Board is now accepting 2023 Country Hen Scholarship applications! The deadline to apply is April 17, 2023. The Country Hen Scholarship was established to provide one or more scholarships to Hubbardston students graduating…

Town of Hubbardston is Now Hiring - Treasurer Collector

The Town of Hubbardston is seeking a professionally experienced Treasurer/ Collectorwith strong financial acumen and a demonstrated history of efficiency and success working in public and/or municipal organizations. This small, central Massachusetts…

Town Of Hubbardston: Fiscal Year 2024 - 2028 Financial Forecast

The Town of Hubbardston produces five-year revenue and expense estimates each year, utilizing logical assumptions to forecast future revenue and expenses. This forecast, while useful, is not an exact science and was created using calculations based…

Town Of Hubbardston - Town Administrator Announces Public Office Hours

Hubbardston Town Administrator Nate Boudreau will hold open public hours every Monday beginning February 6, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Come into the Town Hall to speak with Nate about any problems or comments you may have or to say hello and…

Town Of Hubbardston News - PD Administrative Assistant Nancy Perron Begins New Role As Board of Health and Building License Clerk

PD Administrative Assistant Nancy Perron Begins New Role As Board of Health and Building License Clerk Please join us in welcoming a familiar face to a new role in the town. Beginning earlier this month, Police Department Administrative…

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