04/13/2017
LOCATION
Orchard Square Plaza is located on Route 110 in Westford, just off 495. Nearby amenities include Market Basket, British Beer Company, Burton’s Grill, Residence Inn, Chipotle, Five Guys, Marshalls, Bank of America, Panera, and the 99 Restaurant.
Westford was recently named by Money Magazine as the #11 “Best Place to Live in America”. Although the town may appear to be a quiet, suburban community, there is nothing inactive about this town.
Westford islocated in the I-495 Technology Corridor, along many high tech and other companies, including Red Hat, Juniper Networks, Sonus, Netscout Systems, Puma, Alcatel-Lucent, UTC Aerospace Systems, Cynosure, Mack Technologies, Emerson Hospital, Lowell General Hospital/Circle Health, and St. Jude Medical.Several other local businesses–Kimball Farm, Nashoba Valley Ski Area, Nabnasset Lake Country Club, and Butterbrook Golf Club–provide exceptional recreational opportunities
Westford, with an approximate population of 22,000, was incorporated on September 23, 1729. It is located to the west of Lowell and north of Concord, several miles from the New Hampshire border. Its beauty with rolling hills, lakes, and apple orchards marks its uniqueness. Originally, Westford was noted for its farms and woolen mills. Today however, Westford is mostly a bedroom community with an emphasis on high tech.The average household income is approximately $135,000
The public schools in Westford recently received the distinction of ranking as the eighth best school district in Greater Boston. Additionally, the state accredited Police Department provides superior service, such as a 24 hour paramedic assistance in addition to fire protection from an exceptional Fire/Ambulance Department. The roads are well-maintained, and the town has recently invested in an expanded state-of-the-art Senior Center.
The proximity to Boston (35 miles) and the convenience to Route 495, Route 3, and the MBTA Commuter Rail System at the Littleton train station offers opportunities to attract talented employees from the Cambridge/ Boston area. Westford was recently designated as an Economic Target Area by the state, which enables new and existing businesses to apply for tax incentives when relocating or expanding in the town. The town boast of its highly-trained, professional staff poised and eager to assist local, national and international businesses with their projects.
