Ask Me About Sturbridge!

If you are looking for the inside view on Sturbridge, Massachusetts, then you have arrived at the right place.

 

AskMeAboutSturbridge provides you with interesting facts about our town - things to do, places to go, people to meet. 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.  Do you know of an event coming up?  We would love to promote it!

 

 

 

 

Holiday Door Decorating Results:  The results are in!  Here are the winners of the December 2009 Door Decorating Contest on Main Street.  Residential Winner:  The Brunelles at  #272 Main Street.    the beautiful  yellow house across from the Publick House.  Decorated with fruit garlands and traditional greens.  Business Winner:  The Sturbridge Marketplace  at #559 Main Street.  The magical marketplace decorations at the top level entrance and loading dock were executed by town resident Tom Trapp.   Special recognition for the assistance recieved from town residents Steve and Annie Chojnicki,  and Julie and Maria Tebbetts.

The Rumors are True:  Sturbridge will soon be gaining a Mexican restaurant, Playa del Carmen, at 179 Main Street/Route 131.  Si si!

 

More Restaurant News:  B.T.'s Smokehouse has opened its new restaurant location on Route 20 (just east of Cedar Street).  Eat in or take out!  Also, another new restaurant is scheduled to open on Route 20 in the former location of Perennials.  This will be the 420 Main Street American Grill and Martini Bar.  Wonderful additions to our town!

 

Sturbridge Votes Yes for Funding for New Elementary School:  Wonderful news!  The Massachusetts School Building Authority has given preliminary approval for funding of the Burgess Elementary School construction project.  Read a description of the projects approved.

 

Pioneer Brewing:  We're looking forward to your brew pub opening in the spring.

 

Sal's Pizza:  Opening soon on Main Street/Route 20, near Yankee Spirits.

 

Road Work:  Route 131 is under construction.  Drive carefully, expect delays. Watch out for scarecrows.

   

Town Hall Renovations:  The Town Hall and Center School are under re-construction.  The interiors will be gutted, and then structural renovations will begin.  Town Hall offices are temporarily located at Old Sturbridge Village.

 

 

  

 

  

Note:  We update our site on a constant basis.  Be sure to check back regularly.  Right now, we are working on the Hiking page for those of you who are getting ready for hikes and mountain bike rides.  Also, we just began work on the Restaurants page, which will take some time given the abundance of places to dine in Sturbridge.

 

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. 

 

 

 

 

Red Sox Draft Sturbridge Shortstop:  Congratulations to Dan Kemp, who was drafted by the Boston Red Sox.  Kemp is a recent graduate of Tantasqua Regional High School.

 

Best Dressed Police:  The Sturbridge Police Department won first place in the States Best Dressed Police Department challenge.