USTA, New England, the United States Tennis Association, has an office on Route 9 in Westborough. The mission of this organization is to "Promote and develop the growth of tennis." The USTA, New England, website includes information on leagues and tournaments for adults, children and adaptive tennis players. Volunteer opportunities are also presented.
The Muscular Dystrophy Association has more than 200 locations in the United States. It provides equipment loans, support groups, clinics and summer camps for individuals suffering from neuromuscular disease.
St. Luke the Evangelist Church is the area's only Roman Catholic church. The structure was built in 1928 and underwent extensive renovations in 1994. The original St. Luke's church was built at the same location in 1889, but the wood-framed structure burned in the early 1920's. The church sits at the intersection of Ruggles and West Main streets. The parish rectory is situated next to the church on West Main Street. The Parish Center, which includes a function hall and classrooms, sits behind the church on Ruggles Street.
The Corridor Nine Chamber of Commerce is a business association that works to represent companies and businesses in Westborough as well as the core towns of Northborough, Southborough, Shrewsbury and Grafton. The group is comprised of all types of member businesses in the directory, including restaurants, retail businesses, real estate, manufacturing, health care, finance, travel, entertainment and more. Members receive numerous opportunities and benefits, including networking support, networking opportunities, special breakfasts, golf tournaments, business opportunities and more.
"The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all." The YWCA in Westborough offers many support services for women including career assistance, support for breast cancer survivors, breast cancer awareness, transitional housing, a young parents program, battered women's resources, child care and summer camps. The YWCA is also equipped with a health and wellness center and offer fitness programs.
The Westborough Public Library is located on West Main Street between the Forbes Municipal Building and the Congregational Church. It is a member of the Central and Western Massachusetts Regional Library System (C/W MARS). Patrons can borrow from any of the participating area libraries. Westborough Public Library also offers discounted museum and attraction tickets. The library is run by a full-time director and an elected 9-person Board of Trustees. The Westborough Public Library includes a Children's Room, Young Adult Reading Room, Reference Department, Westborough History Room, Periodical Room and Adult Services Department.
"The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all." The YWCA in Westborough offers many support services for women including career assistance, support for breast cancer survivors, breast cancer awareness, transitional housing, a young parents program, battered women's resources, child care and summer camps. The YWCA is also equipped with a health and wellness center and offer fitness programs.
The Knights of Columbus Council No. 85 is affiliated with Westborough's only Roman Catholic church, St. Luke the Evangelist Church. Over 175 members strong, the group hosts Wednesday night bingo and rents out the Knights of Columbus hall to the public for receptions, dances, parties and more. The facility has a functioning kitchen and a fully stocked bar. It can host 168 seated guests.
New Hope Chapel is a non-denominational Christian church that sits one block north of the Westborough downtown rotary. Music is an important part of the church and musicians within the congregation have written music and established a following at www.newhopemusic.com. New Hope Chapel also involves itself in the community with its PLOW (Project Love on Westborough) program, doing community service within the town and surrounding areas.
Located at the junction of West Main and Nourse streets, the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church sits to the north of Route 30. The church is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. It has served the Westborough community since 1960. A bonus for young families worshipping at the 9am and 10:45am Sunday services is professionally staffed childcare.
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Westborough is a multi-faith house of worship on the corner of West Main and Ruggles streets. It is one of the three churches that stand as landmarks at the intersection. Services at the church take place between September and June at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. The staff can be reached at [email protected].
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church is situated near the Westborough High School. Sunday services are held at 8am and 9:30am. Music is performed at the 9:30am service. The Episcopal church in Westborough dates back to 1872. The first church building was erected in 1899 at 71 West Main Street. The current church was built in the 1950s.
Locals often identify the First United Methodist Church as "the church across the street from the golf course." The First United Methodist Church as it stands today has been serving Westborough since 1965, but its roots in town date back to 1858, when it served the community from the current New Hope Chapel building. The congregation totals over 1,000 in number with an estimated 400 people attending worship services each Sunday. Sunday services take place at 9am, 10:30am and 5:30pm.