Zeiss sponsoring the opening of Southbridge
Optical Heritage Museum in Southbridge
Check out the latest at news on its' progress at:
http://www.opticalheritagemuseum.org




WRTA Began Bus service to Southbridge
Jan 28, 2013!!!
http://www.therta.com/alerts/2012/11/new-service-to-southbridge/

1.) A new Jr. / Sr. High School is unanimously approved by the Town Council (Feb 8, 2010). Construction  began in the Fall of 2010 and it opened in Sept. Congratulations to all who made this a reality.

2.) Private Sector initiatives -

To see less visible improvment to Southbridge, read the following May 17, 2005 which is another example of improvements to the area. This article, titled "The Color of Success" appears Courtesy of the Southhbridge Evening News!

3.) The Jacob Edwards Library,which expanded several years ago, sponsors many events of interest to the town and is a treasure. This facility is a vibrant and dynamic cultural center in this community, offering everything from salsa dances to forein film showings. Regular showings of local artists and carfts as well as historic presentations help to fuel Southbridges Vision of the Future. Jacob Edwards Library is a resource that is unmatched for both its contents and also its staff. Margaret Morrissey is newly appointed as Library Director (Dec 2008), an appointment that is well deserved. She and her staff have made this Library a resource to be proud of.  It also has made a fine reputation for community outreach and programs. Check out June 2006's Pride event with Wicked's author Gregory Maguire.
 

4.)Abundant clean Water reservoirs & preserved undeveloped land resources -

Southbridge has a unique resource at its disposal - abundant clean water reservoirs under its control and located within its boundaries. This is often overlooked by many, but with time will be appreciated as a critical asset.

It also has beautiful land utilized and visited by many- in the Flood control area referred to as Westville Dam park.

5.) The  Southbridge Hotel and Conference Center  and Southbridge Business Center complex.
 

Quinsigamond Community College announces a Satellite Campus in Southbridge!!!
Here is there July 7, 2009 press release. For more info, here is their website for the Southbridge campus:

http://www.qccforme.com/

 Also, check out what the Hotel has to offer. Visit the pub, restaurant, fitness center, or come for an overnight stay! If you haven't seen it, go down and request a tour!!!

6.) Harrington Memorial Hospital

June 2009-  A new Cancer Center opens as the latest addition to Harrington Memorial Hospital Expanded Capabilities. Patients receiving Cancer treatment can now be seen  in Southbridge !

Recently completed a major expansion and renovation. Never one to rest on their laurels, they are currently constructing a new cancer treatment facility and are partnering with other area hosptials. Our community is most fortunate to have this facility in our Town!

7.) The Southbridge Downtown partnership is actively working for to improve the central business area of Southbridge, and promotes the town. Serious efforts are underway, and volunteers are working to improve the town. Note the extensive listing of businesses added to this site, for those not familiar with what Southbridge has to offer.
 
 

8.) Well maintained downtown streets and sidewalks. Installation of Street Lights, new sidewalks, Stop Lights at most intersections, Etc. occured several years ago.

9.) Town Services we sometimes take for granted: Fire Dept, Police, clean Water, widely available town Sewerage, Trash pickup, Harrington Hospital, the Southbridge Airport, Library (newly expanded and renovated), Check out the Feb 6, 2009 Charette to promote Southbridge (check back for actions from this event at JEL).

10.) Many Support agencies for Southbridge and surrounding areas and also are giving to others when needed.  Also, there are numerous people who give of their time and energy to improve the town.

Check this out:

What Southbridge had to offer in 1895! Its top 10 list from back then!
 

As for the Southbridge Town Seal and phrase"Eye of the Commonwealth", I recently was asked if Southbridge is still the Eye of the Commonwealth now that AO is no longer a dominant manufacturer in Town. Remants of AO still are manufacuring/distributing (Schott Fiber Optics/ Aearo / AO Sunwear); to my knowledge there is no other community that comes close to being the center of Optics, and as such we are still the Eye of the Commonwealth.

Past improvments and entries on this list included:

 Expansion of the YMCA was completed a few years ago. Click here for July 16, 2001 photo during its expansion.Savers Bank $4 Million Expansion &  Renovation of Historic Ammidown Building was completed, with great care and expense given to maintaining the historic structure.  Click here for Aug 22, 2001 photo of Construction Crane and newly actived intersection lights. This new home opened on June 24, 2002 and gave a major facelift to the downtown and demonstrates business committment to Southbridge. This and other Southbridge Property renovations recieved honors from the Southbridge Historical Commission on December 19, 2002. Click here to see more about this well deserved honor !

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