Bolton, Massachusetts

Bolton is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. Bolton is in central Massachusetts, located 25 miles west-northwest of downtown Boston along Interstate 495. It is within Greater Boston and MetroWest regions. The population was 5,665 at the 2020 census.

Bolton, Massachusetts
Town
Sawyer House, Bolton Historical Society
Location in Worcester County and the state of Massachusetts.
Coordinates: 42°26′00″N 71°36′30″W
CountryUnited States
StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Settled1682
Incorporated1738
Government
  TypeOpen town meeting
  Town
   Administrator
Donald (Don) Lowe
  Board of
   Selectmen
Stanley Wysocki
Jonathan Keep
Robert Czekanski
Area
  Total20.0 sq mi (51.8 km2)
  Land19.9 sq mi (51.6 km2)
  Water0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2)
Elevation
387 ft (118 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total5,665
  Density280/sq mi (110/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP code
01740
Area code351 / 978
FIPS code25-06365
GNIS feature ID0618357
Websitewww.townofbolton.com

Settled in the 1600s and incorporated in 1738, the town is still home to many farms and apple orchards as well the well-known Nashoba Valley Winery and The International Golf Club, which has hosted several major tournaments. The Bolton Flats Wildlife Management Area is largely located in the town near the Nashua River and Still River as well as many other parks and conservation areas.

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