Ask Me About Sturbridge!

If you are looking for inside info for what's happening in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, then you have arrived at the right place.

 

AskMeAboutSturbridge offers facts and updates about our town - the people and places that make our small town one of the most-visited in Central Massachusetts. If you can't find what you are looking for, feel free to contact us, and we will try to get the answer for you. 

 

 

 

 

Welcome New School Superintendent:  A hearty welcome to Dr. Erin Nosek, the newly-appointed superintendent of Tantasqua Regional School District.

 

Great News:  Sturbridge has earned a Double A rating from Standard & Poors, a very positive comment on the infrastructure of our community.

 

Restaurant News:  Hearing rumors about a new pizza shop on Route 20. Not sure of the opening date at this point.

 

Yes, Basketville has Been Sold: The new owner is busy improving the main building on site. Looks like potential use may include office space, retail, restaurant, and/or dental office.  Stay tuned for more news.

 

Casino Battle:  MGM has withdrawn its plans to build a casino in Brimfield, due to protest from the local community. MGM is now looking for a different site in western Massachusetts.  Mohegan Sun is moving forward with its intentions to build in Palmer.

 

BIG News - Movie Theater Coming:  Per an article in the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, an 8-theater cinema complex may be in sight for Sturbridge.  Read more.  The town planning board has approved the use, and it looks like a July 4th opening is possible.  Hopefully this will bring enough traffic to town to support all the new restaurant concepts in the works. Better learn the back roads through town, because Route 20 is headed for gridlock.

 

Free Trees to Replace Those Damaged in Storms:  The Sturbridge Tree Warden is offering free saplings to residents who wish to replace trees that were damaged in storms this year.  You must order asap.  See the Sturbridge Tree Warden's site for documents and details.

 

Office Space Available:  Unique professional office space, up to 2500 square feet, is available in a high-visibility location in Sturbridge.  Entire 2500 square feet may be rented, or it can be divided into a 900 square feet space and a 1600 square feet space. Smaller spaces also available. Call 508-982-0686 for details.

 

Sturbridge Police Recognized:  Congratulations to the Sturbridge Police Department, on its receipt of a Gold Category Award of Excellence for traffic safety.

  

Tornado News:    The hard work of clean-up and rebuilding is ongoing, and we are now faced with the danger of wildfires.  For those who wish to help, the American Red Cross is accepting donations for the victims.

 

Traffic Info via 511:  If you are traveling on the Mass Turnpike or other major highways, you can check traffic conditions by dialing 5-1-1.  This service has just been made available for the entire state - a fantastic help for travelers.

 

Sturbridge Businesses on Facebook:  It's great to see many of Sturbridge's business on Facebook.  Here is a list of some of them (including us).  Join in and become a Fan!  By the way, if you are a Sturbridge business owner and have a Facebook page, let us know - we'll add you to our list.

 

 

  

 

  

Note:  We update our site on a constant basis.  Be sure to check back regularly.  Right now, we are focusing on our Lodging page.

 

 

Our goal is to provide a comprehensive collection of information about Sturbridge.  We'll be compiling info on the people who live here, things to do, places to go, and give more than a few reasons to stick around town.

Want to know what is happening in town?  Check our Calendar of Events.