Ashburnham, Massachusetts
Ashburnham Community Organizations
Ashburnham is served by a small network of community organizations that keep the town’s history, its library, and its schools going. These are some of the most established, and most of them take volunteers.
Community Organizations
| Organization | What they do & contact |
|---|---|
| Stevens Memorial Library | The town’s public library, open to every resident for books, programs, meeting space, and public computers. Opened in 1891. 978-827-4115. |
| Ashburnham Historical Society | A community organization at 79 Main Street that preserves and shares the town’s local history. |
| Cushing Academy | An independent preparatory boarding and day school based in Ashburnham, and a longtime part of the town’s civic and cultural life. |
Town & Senior Resources
| Organization | Notes |
|---|---|
| Council on Aging | The town senior center, outreach, and programs for older residents. COA Director Jan Robbins. 978-827-5000 Ext. 123. |
| Stevens Memorial Library | Free programs, computers, and a card that works at libraries across Massachusetts. Library Director Jess Mynes. 978-827-4115. |
| Ashburnham Municipal Light Plant | The town-owned electric utility, run for residents since 1907, with a Light Board elected on the town ballot. General Manager Brooke Czasnowski. 978-827-4423. |
For current hours and a fuller list, see the town’s website at ashburnham-ma.gov.