Westborough, Massachusetts

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/westborough-massachusetts

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Westborough, Massachusetts?Worcester County, Massachusetts
2. How many people live in Westborough, Massachusetts?21,567 (2020 Census)
3. How big is Westborough, Massachusetts?Approximately 22.5 square miles
4. When was Westborough, Massachusetts built?1717
5. What kind of government does Westborough, Massachusetts have?Open town meeting system, led by a five-member Board of Selectmen
6. What is the number of households?Over 7,000 (2020 Census)

Incorporation: The legal process by which a settlement is officially recognized as a town or city, granting it governmental powers.
Open Town Meeting: A system of local governance where all eligible citizens have the right to attend, debate, and vote on town matters.
Board of Selectmen: An elected executive body in many New England towns responsible for administrative duties and implementing town meeting decisions.
Worcester County: A county located in central Massachusetts, serving as a significant administrative and economic region.