Oakham, Massachusetts
Community Organizations
In a town of 1,851 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 |
|---|---|
| Oakham Historical Association | Organized in 1899, it keeps the town’s records and artifacts at the Oakham Historical Museum, 1221 Old Turnpike Road. |
| Fobes Memorial Library | The town’s public library, built of local fieldstone in 1907 at 4 Maple Street, with books, programs, and a card that works statewide. 508-882-4074. |
| Council on Aging | Activities, outreach, and transportation for older residents. Director Rick Hendra. 508-882-4073. |
| Barre Gazette | The weekly newspaper that covers Oakham and the Quabbin-area towns, published by Turley Publications. |
How to Pitch In
- Volunteer at the library: the Fobes Memorial Library and its friends run programs that depend on resident help.
- Join the Historical Association: the museum welcomes members and volunteers to help keep the town’s story.
- Serve on the Cultural Council: the town committee awards small grants for local arts and humanities programs.
For current hours and a fuller list, see the town’s pages at oakham-ma.gov.