New Braintree, Massachusetts
Community Organizations
In a town of 996 the community organizations are not a garnish on civic life, they are load-bearing: keeping the library open, preserving the town’s history, and looking after older residents. Every one of them takes volunteers.
Community Organizations
| Organization | What they do & contact |
|---|---|
| New Braintree Historical Society | Keeps the town’s records and history; the Historical Commission has published a reprint of Jeff Fiske’s “History of New Braintree.” |
| Friends of the Leroy Pollard Memorial Library | Supports the town’s public library at 45 Memorial Drive, funding programs and events. 508-867-7650. |
| Hardwick/New Braintree Cultural Council | A local partner of the Massachusetts Cultural Council, funding library and community arts and humanities programs. |
| Barre Gazette | The weekly newspaper that covers New Braintree and the Quabbin-area towns, published by Turley Publications. |
How to Pitch In
- Volunteer at the library: the Leroy H. Pollard Memorial Library and its Friends run programs that depend on resident help.
- Join the Historical Society: it welcomes members and volunteers to help keep the town’s story.
- Serve on the Cultural Council: the Hardwick/New Braintree Cultural Council awards small grants for local arts and humanities programs.
For current hours and a fuller list, see the town’s pages at newbraintreema.us.