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COMMUNITY PROFILE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

SCHOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

DAY CARE/PRE-SCHOOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

SHOPPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

MEDICAL FACILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

PUBLIC UTILITIES/GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

WORSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

TRANSPORTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES - LOCAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES - REGIONAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

RESTAURANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

LIBRARIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

VETERINARIAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

SENIOR CITIZEN CENTERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

GOVERNMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

EMERGENCY NUMBERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

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Throughout its history, Walpole has always attracted a diversity of people to settle within itsboundaries. The town is just 19 miles south of Boston, 26 miles north of Providence and 205 milesfrom New York City.

Because of the natural resources of Great Cedar Swamp and the Neponset River, Walpole has alwaysmaintained a strong industrial base. Yet, with 20 square miles of rolling terrain, many families foundthe charm of its rural character an ideal place to raise a family. Thus, over time, the town evolved intoa growing bedroom community with a stable mix of commercial and industrial land uses.

In 1708, the mill workers of Walpole petitioned the town meeting of Dedham to form a township,setting their own boundaries and freeing themselves of Dedham’s tax burden. The petition was grantedand the new town was named Walpole, in honor of England’s Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole,a staunch friend of the American colonies. Walpole was incorporated as a township in 1724.

Development in Walpole has been wisely planned to provide conservation areas and recreational parks.This ensures that future residents will always have a place where they can enjoy clean air and open spaces.

The Estates at Walpole is beautifully situated adjacent to acres of open space and the tranquil Bird Pond.As a resident of The Estates at Walpole you will enjoy the prestige, beauty and convenience Norfolk Countyhas to offer.

COMMUNITY PROFILE

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PUBLIC PAROCHIAL

SCHOOLS

ELEMENTARYGRADES (K-5)

Fisher Elementary School65 Gould StreetWalpole, MA 02081(508) 660-7234Jean Kenney, Principal

Old Post Elementary School99 Old Post RoadEast Walpole, MA 02032(508) 660-7219Steve Fortin, Principal

Elm Street School415 Elm StreetWalpole, MA 02081(508) 660-7374Mary Grinavic, Principal

Boyen Elementary School825 Washington StreetSouth Walpole MA 02032(508) 660-7216Michael J. Stanton, Principal

MIDDLEGRADES (6-8)

Johnson Middle School111 Robbins RoadWalpole, MA 02081(508) 660-7242Sheryl Bliss, Principal

Bird Middle School625 Washington StreetEast Walpole MA 02032(508) 660-7226Sandra Esmond, Principal

SENIOR HIGHGRADES (9-12)

Walpole High School257 Common StreetWalpole, MA 02081(508) 660-7257Alan Bernstein, Principal

Tri-County Regional VocationalTechnical High School147 Pond StreetFranklin, MA 02038(508) 528-5400Barbara A. Renzoni, Principal

Norfolk County Agricultural HighSchool400 Main StreetWalpole, MA 02081(508) 668-0268Ms. G. Murphy, Principal

PRIVATEELEMENTARYGRADES (K-8)

Charles River School56 Centre StreetDover, MA 02030(508) 785-0068Catherine Gately, Principal

GRADES (K-12)

Milton Academy170 Centre StreetMilton, MA 02186(617) 898-1798Robin Robertson, Principal

ELEMENTARY GRADES (PK-8)

Blessed Sacrament Elementary School808 East StreetWalpole MA 02081(508) 668-2336Raymond Daigle, Principal

SENIOR HIGHGRADES (9-12)

Xaverian Brothers High School800 Clapboardtree StreetWestwood, MA 02090(781) 326-6392Daniel Skala, Principal

DAY CARE/PRE-SCHOOL Elm St. School Kindergarten415 Elm Street Walpole, MA 02081(508)660-7374

Jolly Farm Learning Center(infants, toddlers, preschoolers,and school age)62 Front StreetWalpole, MA 02081(508) 668-0131

Children’s World Learning Center (infants, toddlers, preschoolers,and school age)210 Coney StreetEast Walpole, MA 02032(508) 660-1084

The Pre-School Center (infants, toddlers, preschoolers)233 Washington StreetEast Walpole, MA 02032(508) 668-5767

For information regarding bus service, please contact Lois Thomas in the Walpole Public SchoolsSuperintendent's office - (508) 660-7202

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BANKS

Bank of America979 Main StreetWalpole, MA 02081(508) 668-0190

Walpole Co-Operative Bank982 Main StreetWalpole, MA 02081(508) 668-1080

GROCERYSTORES

Stop & Shop565 Main StreetWalpole, MA 02081(508) 668-7722

Big Y999 Providence HighwayWalpole, MA 02081(508) 660-9710

Victory Supermarket434 Walpole StreetNorwood, MA 02052(781) 769-0905

Shaw’s Supermarket134 Nahatan StreetNorwood, MA 02062(781) 762-0610

HARDWARESTORES

Home Depot1415 Boston-Providence HighwayNorwood, MA 02062(781) 762-9270

Wills Hardware Inc5 James AvenueMedfield, MA 02052(508) 359-4433

Rocky’s Ace Hardware418 Walpole StreetNorwood, MA 02062(781) 769-1396

VIDEORENTALS

Blockbuster883 Main StreetWalpole, MA 02081(508) 660-6654

Knapp Video673 Main StreetWalpole, MA 02081(508) 668-7300

DELI

Euro Guild 397 High Plain StreetWalpole, MA 02081(508) 668-7221

Good Food Store411 High Plain StreetWalpole, MA 02081(508) 660-6800

DRUGSTORE

Betro Pharmacy965 Main StreetWalpole, MA 02081(508) 668-0018

CVS Pharmacy929 Main StreetWalpole, MA 02081(508) 660-1190

CONVENIENCESTORES

7-ELEVEN909 Main StreetWalpole, MA 02081(508) 668-7919

Mini’s Variety Store1010 Main StreetWalpole, MA 02081(508) 668-0976

Walpole Exxon975 Providence Highway (Route 1)Walpole, MA 02081(508) 668-4462

SHOPPINGMALLSLOCAL

Walpole Mall90 Providence Highway (Route 1)East Walpole, MA 02081(508) 668-3437

Anchor Stores: Kohl’s, Old Navy,Barnes & Noble, CVS Pharmacy andOffice Max

REGIONAL

South Shore Plaza Shopping Mall250 Granite Street (Route 3 + I-93)Braintree, MA 02184(781) 843-8200

Anchor Stores: Macys, Lord & Taylor

The Wrentham Village Premium OutletsOne Premium Outlet BoulevardWrentham, MA 02093(508) 384 -0600

Anchor Stores: Polo, Gap, LizClaiborne and Barney’s New York

SHOPPING

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MEDICAL FACILITIESHOSPITALS

Caritas Norwood Hospital800 Washington StreetNorwood, MA 02062(781) 769-2950 5 Miles 10 Minutes

Milton Hospital92 Highland StreetMilton, MA 02186(617) 696-460015 Miles 20 Minutes

MEDICAL CENTERS

Metro West Health Center81 Main Street # BMedway, MA 02026(508) 533-437712 Miles 25 Minutes

Health Stop384 North Pearl Street # 8Brockton, MA 02301(508) 584-808810 Miles 25 Minutes

OTHERCOMMUNITY MEDICALFACILITIES

Brigham & Women’s Hospital45 Francis StreetBoston, MA 02115(617) 732-6325

Children’s Hospital300 Longwood AvenueBoston, MA 02115(617) 355-6000

Massachusetts General Hospital55 Fruit StreetBoston, MA 02114(617) 726-2000

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PUBLIC UTILITIES/GENERAL INFORMATIONCABLE TV

AT&T Broadband(888) 633-4266

ELECTRIC

Nstar Electric Company(800) 592-2000

GAS

Baystate Gas Company(800) 677-5052

TELEPHONE

Verizon(800) 941-9900

TRASH

Municipal Weekly Pick Up (Friday)Board of Health (508) 660-7321

RECYCLING

BI-WeeklyBoard of Health (508) 660-7321

SEWER

Water & Sewer Commissioners (508) 660-7307

WATER

Water Department (508) 660-7307

WORSHIPBlessed Sacrament Catholic Church10 Diamond StreetWalpole, MA 02081(508) 668-4700

Union Congregational Church55 Rhoades AvenueEast Walpole, MA 02032(508) 668-1355

First Baptist Church71 Bond StreetNorwood, MA 02062(781) 762-1633

United Church30 Common Street Walpole, MA 02081(508) 668-0551

Epiphany Episcopal Church62 Front StreetWalpole, MA 02081(508) 668-2353

United Methodist Church1886 Washington StreetSouth Walpole, MA 02071(508) 668-2530

First Church of Christ Science51 North Main StreetSharon, MA 02067(781) 784-3830

Temple Sinai of Sharon25 Canton StreetSharon, MA 02067(781) 784-6081

Emmanuel Lutheran Church24 Berwick StreetNorwood, MA.02062(781) 762-9457

Full Gospel Church429 Main StreetWalpole, MA 02081(508) 668-1828

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TRANSPORTATIONBoston ChauffeurBoston, MA (617) 927-5466

AIRPORTS COUNTY

Norwood Airport125 Access Road #3Norwood, MA 02062(781) 255-561510 Miles15 Minutes

T.F. Green Airport2000 Post RoadWarwick, RI 02886 (401) 737-822235 Miles45 Minutes

INTERNATIONAL

Logan International Airport1 Harborside DriveBoston, MA 02128(617) 568-560025 Miles35 Minutes

TRANSIT AUTHORITY

MBTA (617) 222-3200

DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES(617) 351-4500

Branch OfficeBrockton RMV490 Forest StreetBrockton, MA

COMMUTER COMPANY

MBTAWalpole Station(617) 222-32003 Miles5 Minutes35-minute service to Boston$4.50 each wayFrequency of Departures: approximately every 30minutes from 5.30am to 8:00am

MAJOR HIGHWAYS

Route 955 Minutes

Route 13 Minutes

Route 49510 Minutes

Route 9310 Minutes

Route 315 Minutes

Route 9020 Minutes

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RECREATIONLOCALRecreational facilities within 30 minutes of your new community.

DAY CAMP

Sharon Country Day Camp691 Common StreetWalpole, MA 02081(781) 784-305710 Minutes

Oak Hill Country Day Camp46 Oak StreetFoxboro, MA 02035(508) 543-171015 Minutes

EQUESTRIANFACILITIES

High Rock Stables33 Granite StreetWalpole, MA 02081(508) 660-234510 Minutes

Sugar Ridge Farm46 Pine StreetDover, MA 02030(508) 785-291115 Minutes

15 Minutes

Brookmeadow Golf & Country Club100 Everendon RoadCanton, MA 02021(781) 828-444420 Minutes

Norwood Country Club400 Providence HighwayNorwood, MA 02062(781) 769-588015 Minutes

Foxboro Country Club33 Walnut StreetFoxboro, MA 02035(508) 543-466115 Minutes

PUBLIC

Walpole Country Club233 Baker StreetWalpole, MA 02081(508) 668-586810 Minutes

Spring Valley Country Club25 Tiot StreetSharon, MA 02067(781) 784-491110 Minutes

Blue Hill Country Club23 Pecunit StreetCanton, MA 02021(781) 828-2000 20 Minutes

LOCAL

Francis William (Bird) ParkWashington StreetWalpole, MA(508) 668-61365 Minutes

Town ForestWashington StreetWalpole, MA10 Minutes

STATE

Borderland State ParkSharon, MA (508) 238-656615 Minutes

PRIVATE

PARKS

GOLF COURSES

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RECREATIONCENTER

Walpole Recreation Department135 School StreetWalpole, MA 02081(508) 660-735310 Minuteswww.walpole.org/recreation

TENNISPUBLIC

Walpole High School257 Common StreetWalpole, MA 02081(508) 660-72575 Minutes

Easton Swim & Tennis Club153 Chestnut StreetWalpole, MA 02356(508) 238-433710 Minutes

PRIVATE

Wimbledon Tennis Club20 Country StreetWalpole, MA 02081(508) 668-710910 Minutes

Charles River Tennis Club11 Massasoit StreetMedway, MA 02053(508) 533-763115 Minutes

AMUSEMENTPARKS

Kids Club-Fun Zone500 Providence HighwayNorwood, MA 02062(781) 762-7007

Ryan Family Amusement Center1170 Main StreetMillis, MA 02054(508) 376-1101

Bayside Expo200 Mt. Vernon StreetColumbia PointBoston, MA 02125(617) 474-6000

Canobie Lake Park85 N. Policy StreetSalem, NH 03079(603) 893-3506

Six Flags New England1623 Main Street, Route 159Agawam, MA 01001(413) 786-9300

SWIMMING

Town Pool

Center Pool Corner of Stone and School Streets

South Pool Jason's Path Road behind theBoyden School

BEACHES within 1 hour of your home

Nantassket BeachHull, MA

North Scituate BeachScituate, MA

Hummer Rock BeachMarshfield, MA

Duxbury BeachDuxbury, MA

BOATING

Old Colony Yacht Club235 Victory RoadDorchester, MA 02122(617) 436-0513

Squantum Yacht Club646 Quincy Shore DriveWollaston, MA 02170(617) 770-4811

SKI AREA

Blue Hill Ski Area4001 Washington StreetCanton, MA 02021(781) 828-5070

Pats Peak Ski AreaRoute 114Henniker, NH 03242(888) 728-7732

Mt. Sunapee Resort1398 Route 103Sunapee, NH 03782(603) 763-4020

RECREATIONREGIONAL

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RESTAURANTSRESTAURANTSFINE DINING

La Cucina Italiana Trattoria960 Main Street Walpole, MA 02081(508) 660-8466

Diamond Grille Steak & Seafood1034 East StreetWalpole, MA 02081(508) 850-9909

FAMILY

Applebees990 Route 1Walpole, MA 02081(508) 660-7628

Bickford’s Family RestaurantRoute 1Sharon, MA 02067(781) 784-8633

99 Restaurant & Pub55 Providence HighwayEast Walpole, MA 02032(508) 668-6017

FAST FOOD

McDonald’s595 Main StreetWalpole, MA 02081(508) 668-5919

Taco Bell90 Providence HighwayWalpole, MA 02032(508) 668-9501

TAKEOUT

A Little Something196 Washington StreetWalpole, MA 02032(508) 668-6165

Jimmy’s PizzeriaWashington & East StreetWalpole, MA 02032(508) 660-6700

Supreme Pizza & Subs885 Main StreetWalpole, MA 02081(508) 668-6303

Papa Gino’s90 Providence HighwayWalpole, MA 02032(508) 660-2310

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LIBRARIESPUBLIC

Walpole Public Library65 Common StreetWalpole, MA 02081(508) 660-7340

Morrill Memorial Library33 Walpole Street at 1ANorwood, MA 02062(781) 769-0200

COMMUNITY

Newbury College208 Main StreetMilford, MA 01757 (508) 478-8244

Dean College99 Main Street Franklin, MA 02038(508) 541-1900

STATE

Framingham State100 State StreetFramingham, MA 01702(508) 620-1220

University of Massachusetts100 William T. Morrissey BoulevardDorchester, MA 02125(617) 287-5000

Westfield State College577 Western AvenueWestfield, MA 01085 (413) 572-5300

PRIVATE

Harvard University124 Mount Auburn StreetCambridge, MA 02138(617) 495-5000

Tufts University169 Holland StreetSomerville, MA 02144(617) 628-5000

Northeastern University360 Huntington AvenueBoston, MA 02115(617) 373-2000

COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES

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Tufts Veterinary Emergency ServiceWindhover Veterinary Center923 Main StreetWalpole, MA 02081(508)668-4520

Norwood Animal Hospital437 Walpole StreetNorwood, MA 02062(781)769-3011

AMERICAN CANCERSOCIETY 1115 W Chestnut StreetBrockton, MA 02301(888) 648-4880

AMERICAN LEGION POST208 Curve StreetMillis, MA 02054 (508) 376-5311

AMVETS POST404 Village StreetMills, MA 02054(781) 326-8749

AMERICAN RED CROSS281 Pleasant StreetBrockton, MA 02301 (508) 586-4790

BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS65 Sprague StreetHyde Park, MA 02136(617) 364-0136

BOY SCOUTS2438 Washington StreetCanton, MA 02021 (781) 828-8360

FOUR-HMassachusetts 4-H Foundation466 Chestnut StreetAshland, MA 01721(508) 881-1244

GIRLS SCOUTSScout RoadWalpole, MA 02081(508) 668-9234

HISTORICAL SOCIETY33 West StreetWalpole, MA 02081www.walpolehistoricalsociety.org

NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONOF WOMEN214 Harvard AvenueAllston, MA 02134 (617) 232-1017

OTHER

YMCA Active Family Center1034 East StreetWalpole, MA 02081(508) 668-1098

For information on other SocialService Organizations contact:Chamber of Commerce944 Main StreetWalpole, MA 02081(508) 668-0081

VETERINARIAN

SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

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Town AdministratorMichael Boynton(508) 660-7289

Board of Selectmen(508) 660-7277

MUNICIPAL BUILDING135 School StreetWalpole, MA 02081(508) 660-7289

Town Clerk(508) 660-7296

US Post Office10 Common StreetWalpole, MA 02081(800) 275-8777

US Post Office East Walpole, MA 02032(800) 275-8777

Aurelia M. Newell Center135 School StreetWalpole, MA 02081(508) 668-3330

Dorn Davies Senior Center1380 Main StreetBrockton, MA 02301(508) 822-2656

Senior Resource Center21 Franklin StreetQuincy, MA 02169 (617) 472-6600

GOVERNMENT

POST OFFICE

Town Clerk (508) 660-7296

VOTER REGISTRATION

SENIOR CITIZEN CENTERS

Sunrise of Norwood Assisted Living86 Saunders RoadNorwood, MA 02062(781) 762-1333

Brighton Gardens-A-Marriott As391 Common StreetDedham, MA 02026(781) 407-7711

Willowbrook Manor Rest Home71 Union StreetMillis, MA 02054(508) 376-5083

ASSISTED LIVING

Board of Health(508) 660-7321

Dog Licenses(508) 660-7276

Public Assistance911

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

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EMERGENCY NUMBERS

POLICE - 911

FIRE - 911

FIRST AID - 911or

Norwood Hospital (508) 660-3000

POISON CONTROL (800) 82-9211