Wachusett Reservoir

West Boylston, incorporated in 1808 is home to about 8,000 residents. This town is a very close knit community. Everyone knows each other and looks out for their neighbors backs. We have two schools in the town. There is the elementary school, Major Edwards, and the middle and high school. Our school system is so small that we have one building for both the middle school and the high school. This adds to the close community because we spend several years of our lives with the same teachers and students.

I chose the Wachusett Reservoir as my virtual tour because I think that the reservoir is a iconic part of our town.

Google Earth Tour

The town became well known for having an ample amount of available water power. This had a huge draw on industry, many mills were constructed and the town grew. Soon after the industry moved in it was decided that West Boylston would be a great place to create a water supply for the ever growing city of Boston. The Wachusett reservoir was created in response to Boston's needs. 1896 to 1905 saw the construction of the Wachusett Reservoir; a project that destroyed many farms and sunk West Boylston's true main street.

Most people that know West Boylston know of the Old Stone Church and the reservoir. The reservoir and the surrounding walking trails give many the opportunity to enjoy nature any appreciate its beauty.