Littleton, Massachusetts (population 9,300), is located 26 miles northwest of Boston. The town's location along Interstate 495 at Route 2-- with its easy access to the Massachusetts Turnpike, the Route 128 high-tech corridor, and downtown Boston-- has made it attractive to commercial businesses. IBM's MassLab software campus-- its largest such facility in North America-- opened in Littleton in June 2010, with 2,200 employees occupying 490,000 square feet of office space in Littleton's Village Common zoning district.
The Town of Littleton was founded in 1714 and is governed by an Open Town Meeting / Board of Selectmen / Town Administrator form of government. The Town provides general governmental services for the territory within its boundaries, including police and fire protection, solid waste transfer station, a library, street maintenance, and parks and recreational facilities. Water and electric services are supplied by the Town of Littleton Electric Light and Water Departments. Public education in grades K-12 is provided by the Littleton School Department at two elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school.
The Town of Shrewsbury has a history of delivering quality services to its residents while prioritizing sustainable, self-sufficient operations. It offers its residents a rich history, being founded in 1727, alongside modern amenities, and balances a small-town, community feel for its 38,000 residents with easy access to the cities of Boston and Worcester. Shrewsbury offers its community ample recreation options, a highly rated public education system, and growing commercial options across Town.
Our vision is that Shrewsbury is a vibrant, inclusive, collaborative community where all can thrive.
We hope to strive towards this vision every day through our mission of being dedicated professionals who work creatively and collaboratively to provide exceptional services that enhance the quality of life and surpass the needs of those we serve. We lead every day through our values of integrity, inclusion, and innovation.