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A town of 3,211 people in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

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About Ashby

Town in Massachusetts, United States

1676Established

3,193Population

24.2 sq miArea

906 ftElevation

Ashby is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 3,193 at the 2020 census, which makes it the least populous municipality in Middlesex County. Ashby is primarily a bedroom community, consisting almost entirely of single family homes and a limited number of businesses. Ashby is also host to a large portion of the Willard Brook State Forest, including Damon Pond, Trap Falls, and numerous miles of hiking trails.

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Ashby ElementaryElementary · Grades K–4 · 152 students

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