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MHC
Reconnaisance Town Survey
Millville is Massachusetts' second youngest town which
was finally incorporated in 1916 after citizens petitioned to separate from
Blackstone. It is the home of the most intact canal lock, the
Millville
Lock, from the Blackstone Canal, with its granite stones taking us back in
time.
Millville's early start evolved from manufacturing mills,
including U.S. Rubber Company which left the town economically adrift
when the stock market crash of 1929 took its toll. However, the town has
worked hard to maintain its rural nature and historic past, including
the restored Chestnut Meeting House.
Recently, a new middle school, the Hartnett
School, opened with smart boards in every room as part of the
Blackstone-Millville School District. The educational system has strong support
from both communities and still leads the Mass side of the Valley in its
technology curriculum and school website.
There are some really scenic spots in Millville
as well as some deep historic roots and buildings, such as St. Paul's Church, St. John's Episcopal
stone church and the triad of railroad lines right near Millville Lock seen in
the photo above.
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