Westborough

Westborough is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts that spreads across numerous square miles and contains several lakes and ponds throughout its area. The place has a mix of residential neighborhoods, commercial districts, and green spaces with various natural water features that shape the landscape.

The area was originally inhabited by Nipmuc people who used local rivers as vital routes before European settlers established it as a town in 1717. This founding made it the hundredth recognized town in Massachusetts.

The name reflects its location west of earlier settlements, and today it appears as a typical New England town with local shops and gathering places downtown. Residents use the town center for community events and activities that define daily life here.

As a New England town, the place operates with a town meeting system and a five-member Board of Selectmen handling local governance. Visitors can explore the area on foot and find access to parks and green spaces distributed throughout the region.

Eli Whitney, the inventor of the cotton gin and pioneer of mass production methods, was born here in 1765. His innovations later transformed American manufacturing fundamentally.

Location: Worcester County

Inception: 1675

Elevation above the sea: 91 m

Shares border with: Northborough

Website: http://town.westborough.ma.us

GPS coordinates: 42.26944,-71.61667

Latest update: December 17, 2025 11:05