Town of Tewksbury

Town of Tewksbury The Town of Tewksbury is a historic community of around 32,516 residents, comprising 21.06 square miles in land size.

It is 21 miles north of Boston, easily accessable via major highways making it popular choice with residents and businesses to reside. Tewksbury was first settled in 1637 and was officially incorporated in 1734 from Billerica. Like Tewksbury Township, New Jersey, it is named after the town of Tewkesbury, England. One of the oldest sections of town is the area around the Shawsheen River. This is wh

ere the Shawshin tribe settled, allowing them access to a great food source. Tewksbury was also known for a historic visit by President Andrew Jackson, stopping off at local watering hole, Brown's Tavern.[1]
Tewksbury, like most towns in Massachusetts, operates under a New England town form of government. Day-to-day management is led by a Town Manager, who reports to the town's five member Board of Selectmen. Every spring the town holds an Open Town Meeting where the budget is submitted for approval by the town's citizens. Tewksbury State Hospital, a state-owned facility, is located here. Originally built as an almshouse in the mid-19th century, it includes over 900 acres (3.6 km2) of open space. Tewksbury Hospital is home to both the Department of Mental Health and the Department of Public Health, and has many different programs for addictive behavior and other health concerns. Anne Sullivan (Helen Keller's teacher) spent time at Tewksbury Hospital

06/11/2026
The Tewksbury Community Market will be back TODAY, June 11, for another great week. Don’t miss the opportunity to stock ...
06/11/2026

The Tewksbury Community Market will be back TODAY, June 11, for another great week. Don’t miss the opportunity to stock up on your whoopie pies from the Whoopie Wagon, get an ice-cold lemonade from The Stand, or grab dinner from Thwaites Market.



The market is located at 288 Livingston Street in the parking lot behind the Rec Center and runs from 4pm-7pm.

06/10/2026

Update: Water break on 1051 Shawsheen St. has been repaired and water service is restored. Residents may experience some discoloration. Run cold water until house pipes are clear. If the problem persists contact the DPW at 978-640-4440.

Join Tewksbury Public Library, Tewksbury Police Department - MA, Tewksbury Fire Department, Tewksbury Public Schools and...
06/08/2026

Join Tewksbury Public Library, Tewksbury Police Department - MA, Tewksbury Fire Department, Tewksbury Public Schools and community partners for an afternoon of fun!

Thursday, June 18 from 1-3pm on Livingston Street - and don't forget! Tewksbury Community Market will be right after from 4-7pm!

We're excited to celebrate summer with you! 😎 Join us and other town departments at Livingston Park on June 18 from 1-3 PM for free ice cream, crafts, games, summer reading sign ups and more.

Today, June 4, is OPENING DAY for the Tewksbury Community Market!! It will be a hot one, so be sure to stop by for your ...
06/04/2026

Today, June 4, is OPENING DAY for the Tewksbury Community Market!! It will be a hot one, so be sure to stop by for your Kona Ice, Zao Gelato, and Black Sheep Craft Ice Cream!

There will be other fan-favorites like What the Fork and Eggroll Cafe to help out with dinner, too 😉

The market is located at 288 Livingston Street in the parking lot behind the Rec Center and runs from 4pm-7pm.

05/30/2026

Update: 316 Shawsheen St, Water break has been repaired and water service is restored. Residents may experience some discoloration. Run cold water until house pipes are clear. If the problem persists contact the DPW at 978-640-4440.

05/30/2026

A water break has been reported in the area of 316 Shawsheen Street. The DPW is assessing the situation, isolating the break, and starting the process of making repairs. Residents may experience water outages during the repair process. Water is off, from Oliver St to Knollwood Rd.

Address

1009 Main Street
Tewksbury, MA
01876

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 12:30pm

Telephone

+19786404300

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