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Ashby, Massachusetts
Town in Massachusetts, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ashby is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 3,193 at the 2020 census, which makes it the least populous municipality in Middlesex County.[1] Ashby is primarily a bedroom community, consisting almost entirely of single family homes and a limited number of businesses.
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Ashby, Massachusetts | |
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![]() Aerial photo of Ashby, looking toward the center of town (this was taken prior to the construction of the public safety building). | |
![]() Location in Middlesex County in Massachusetts | |
Coordinates: 42°40′40″N 71°49′15″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Massachusetts |
County | Middlesex |
Settled | 1676 |
Incorporated | 1767 |
Government | |
• Type | Open town meeting |
• Town Administrator | Christine Lindberg |
Area | |
• Total | 24.2 sq mi (62.6 km2) |
• Land | 23.8 sq mi (61.6 km2) |
• Water | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km2) |
Elevation | 904 ft (276 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 3,193 |
• Density | 130/sq mi (51/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (Eastern) |
ZIP Code | 01431 |
Area code | 351/978 |
FIPS code | 25-01955 |
GNIS feature ID | 0618214 |
Website | https://www.ashbyma.gov/ |
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Ashby is also host to a large portion of the Willard Brook State Forest, including Damon Pond, Trap Falls, and numerous miles of hiking trails.