Northeastern Correctional Center

Northeastern Correctional Center is a minimum-security prison located on 300 acres of farmland in West Concord, housing around 277 inmates. The facility spreads across agricultural land with residential and work areas designed for various inmate programs.

The facility was established in 1932 by the Massachusetts Department of Correction as part of the state's expansion of its prison system. It was designed as a minimum-security institution to provide an alternative to higher-security facilities.

Inmates participate in educational and vocational programs designed to develop skills necessary for successful reintegration into society after their release.

Access is at 976 Barretts Mill Road, and visits are scheduled on specific days based on the first letter of an inmate's last name. Before visiting, check current rules and what documents you need to bring along.

The grounds include a working farm where inmates gain hands-on agricultural experience and grow food for the facility's use. This work provides practical skills and helps support the institution's operations.

Location: Massachusetts

Inception: 1932

Official opening: 1932

GPS coordinates: 42.47170,-71.39670

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:07