Auburn, Massachusetts
Community Organizations
Some of what a town does for its residents is not done by the town. In Auburn, counselling, food, local history and the arts run through organizations with their own boards, their own volunteers and their own front doors, and every one of them is easier to walk into than you think.
Community Organizations
| Organization | What they do | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn Youth and Family Services | Counselling for individuals, groups and families, after school and summer programs, tutoring, and a food pantry supplied through the Worcester County Food Bank. | 21 Pheasant Court · 508-832-5707 · ayfs.org |
| Auburn Historical Society & Museum | Keeps and shows the town’s own records and objects, from its years as the town of Ward through the Goddard launch and after. | 41 South Street · auburnhistoricalmuseum.org |
| Auburn Public Library | Books, programs, computers and study space, run by the town with its own elected Board of Trustees. Open six days a week and until 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday. | 369 Southbridge Street · 508-832-7790 · auburnpubliclibrary.org |
| Auburn Cultural Council | Awards state cultural grants to local artists, performances and school programs, and publishes its recipients year by year so you can see what got funded. | Town of Auburn, Cultural Council |
| Auburn Community Television | The town’s public access channel. It records and broadcasts Select Board meetings, which is how most residents actually watch their government work. | 508-832-5323 · Cable & Community Television |
Town Services Worth Knowing
| Service | Notes |
|---|---|
| Senior Center | Programs, meals, exercise classes and trips for older residents at 4 Goddard Drive. 508-832-7799. It also runs a senior tax work-off program. |
| Veteran Services | Benefits and claims help at 104 Central Street, plus a veterans tax work-off program. 508-832-7706 ext. 1237. |
| Recreation & Culture | Youth sports, summer camp, the Summer in the Park concert series and the town’s parks, fields and hiking trail. 508-832-7736. |
| Alert Auburn | The town’s emergency notification signup. Registering takes a minute and is how you hear about a water main, a storm closure or a shelter opening. |
For current hours and a fuller list, see the town’s services pages at auburnma.gov.