Ask Me About Sturbridge!

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

 

AskMeAboutSturbridge offers facts about our town - things to do, places to go, people to meet, the latest news. 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!

 

 

 

 

Shopping News:  Rumor has it that the empty space in the old Ames store (Route 131) may soon be filled.  Both Tractor Supply Co. and Ocean State Job Lot have interest in the space.  Also, plans are under way for the creation of a garden store on Route 15.  These three additions to our commercial base are most welcome.

 

New Subdivision in Planning Stages:  A preliminary subdivision plan has been submitted for Long Pond Estate, to be located at Route 20 and Camp Road.  This would be a 26-lot subdivision.  Public hearing scheduled for 8/24/10 at 7:30 pm.

 

Streeter Beach is open for the 2010 summer season!  Cost is $5, or purchase a season's pass for $35. Did you know that Streeter Point Recreation Area is managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation?  Here is a list of all the beaches managed by DCR.  The $35 pass will get you into all of these beaches - what a great deal!

 

Four Points of Interest:  Sturbridge made the recent list of 1000 Points of Interest in Massachusetts with four entries:  the Publick House, Wells State Park, our historic village center, and Old Sturbridge Village.

 

 

Praise to Yankee Spirits for its donation of funds for preservation projects in the area.

  

 

Sal's Pizza Update:  Ah...we've had a lot of inquiries about Sal's Pizza on Route 20.  Well, word on the street is that the Sturbridge location of Sal's Pizza will be opening in August.  Better start dieting now, because they serve up one big pizza!

 

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 summer travelers.

 

Beach News:  Great news - Streeter Beach, which was closed last summer, will be open for the summer of 2010.  Hours will be from 11 am to 6 pm.

 

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! 

 

Welcome to Becky Plimpton, the new Director at Joshua Hyde Public Library.  And best wishes to out-going Director, Ellie Chesebrough.

 

 

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.

 

Road Construction:  Construction is under way again along Route 131/Main Street.  Please drive carefully and watch out for workers (and potholes). 

 

 

  

 

  

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.