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| Monson, Massachusetts |
| Population |
7,776 |
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| Tax Rate |
11.92 (2008) |
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| Town Web Site |
Town Web Site |
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| School Research |
Department of Education
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Independent Research
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Monson, Massachusetts is located
Southern Massachusetts, bordered by Palmer on the north; Brimfield and Wales on
the east; Wilbraham and Hampden on the west; and Stafford, Connecticut, on the
south. Monson is 17 miles east of Springfield, 77 miles southwest of Boston, and
about 157 miles from New York City. The principal highway is State Route 32, which runs N-S and has an
interchange with the Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate Route 90) in
Palmer. The Central Vermont Railway offers freight rail service to Monson, which is
a center for the distribution of lumber and paper products. Contact number
for the Central Vermont: (802) 527-3402
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| Monson center is nestled in the Chicopee River valley between east and west
steep and rocky hills. The difficulty of traveling over the hills to the
center of Brimfield prompted those settlers in the western part of that
territory to petition the court for permission to form a new town.
Permission was granted and Monson was officially incorporated in 1760.
Waterpower was abundant and small mills were scattered over the 48 square
miles. A hat factory, several woolen and cotton mills and the Flynt
Granite Company all thrived for more than 100 years. A.D. Ellis Mills,
Inc., known world-wide for its fine woolen cloth was the last to leave,
closing about thirty years ago.
These industries have been replaced in part by the plastics industry and by
Zero Manufacturing Company. Monson Developmental Center is and has been
for many years the largest employer in town. This facility housing
severely handicapped residents has a pleasant campus setting on 700 acres
of land. The service industry and recreational facilities are the
strongest growing segments.
Memorial Hall, built in 1884 of Monson granite, anchors the southern end of
a National Register Historic Commercial District. This building contains a
fine Civil War Museum and auditorium. Other museums include an 1811
restored home of attorney Jacob Thompson and a 58 acre farm with a
farmhouse housing the only known Button museum. This property adjoins the
128 acre Flynt Park which offers opportunities for bird and foliage tours,
picnics and passive recreation. An active tourism program is being
developed for the summer of 1994 to promote these and other recreational,
historic and cultural features of Monson. |
Map of Monson
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Some information gathered on Monson, MA is courtesy of Commonwealth Communities at Mass.gov
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