Nestled in the picturesque hills of northern Worcester County, the Town of
Ashburnham is a quintessential New England community. The residents are
proud of the town’s heritage and reputation as a vacation paradise. The
town has over 20 lakes, eight of significant size. These lakes continue to
draw vacationers and part-time residents from all parts of the Northeast.
During a summer weekend, the population balloons from 5,000 to over 10,000.
The 1980′s were a time of significant growth in Ashburnham, the population
increased by approximately 40% as new residents were attracted to the
natural beauty, moderate tax rates, home values and excellent school system
of the community. In addition to its natural beauty, Ashburnham is the home
of the prestigious preparatory school, Cushing Academy, which draws its 400
students from all over the world.
Ashburnham is a quintessential New England community. The residents are
proud of the town’s heritage and reputation as a vacation paradise. The
town has over 20 lakes, eight of significant size. These lakes continue to
draw vacationers and part-time residents from all parts of the Northeast.
During a summer weekend, the population balloons from 5,000 to over 10,000.
The 1980′s were a time of significant growth in Ashburnham, the population
increased by approximately 40% as new residents were attracted to the
natural beauty, moderate tax rates, home values and excellent school system
of the community. In addition to its natural beauty, Ashburnham is the home
of the prestigious preparatory school, Cushing Academy, which draws its 400
students from all over the world.
