ZIP Code 02053

Medway (originally Midway) was first settled in 1657 and was officially incorporated in 1713. In 1869, all of the streets in Medway were officially named. Many streets ended up losing their original names, and were instead named after influential townspeople of the past and present. Medway is the geographical center between Boston, Worcester, and Providence, which is purported by some to explain the origin of the name. However, like many New England cities and towns, it most likely derived its name from an English location, in this case, the town of Medway, England, or the River Medway. The town has a total area of 11.5 square miles (30 km²), of which, 11.4 squaremile (30km²) of it is land and 0.1 square mile (0.26 km²) is water. The population of the town was 13,115 at the 2020 census, and it is expected to grow to 14,000 by the end of the decade. In 2000, there were 4,448 people living in the town, and 3,337 families residing in the neighboring town of Millis. In 2010, the population was 12,084, and in 2012, it will be 14,115, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. It is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, and is part of the Boston-Worcester Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes the towns of Worcester, Cambridge, and Springfield.

History

Medway (originally Midway) was first settled in 1657 and was officially incorporated in 1713. The eastern section of the town, known as East Medway, separated in 1885 to form the town of Millis. In 1869, all of the streets in Medway were officially named. Many streets ended up losing their original names, and were instead named after influential townspeople of the past and present. Village Street runs from the Millis border on the east and meanders along the Charles River before eventually joining Main Street just before the Bellingham border. The heart of the old town of Medway is found along this road, with the central location of activity at Medway Village, where Holliston Street intersects with Village Street.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 11.5 square miles (30 km²) Medway is the geographical center between Boston, Worcester, and Providence, which is purported by some to explain the origin of the name. However, like many New England cities and towns, it most likely derived its name from an English location, in this case the town of Medway, England, or the River Medway. The town is located on the Massachusetts Turnpike, which runs between Boston and Worcester. It has a population of 2,816. The city is located at an elevation of 1,822. It is the location of one of the oldest towns in the United States, dating back to the 17th century. It was named after the Medway River, which flows through the town. The name Medway comes from the English word for "river" or "stream" and is believed to have been derived from the word "medway" which means "road" in English. Medway was the site of the Battle of the Bulge, which took place in 1775. The Battle was fought between the British and Native American tribes. The Medway River is a tributary of the Massachusetts Bay and the Rhode Narrows. It flows through Medway and into the Suffolk Northeast River, where it meets the Worcester Nook. The river is known as the "Medway" River.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 12,448 people, 4,182 households, and 3,337 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,087.0 people per square mile (419.8/km²) The racial makeup of the town was 97.5% White, 0.57% African American 0.10% Native American, 0.96% Asian,0.02% Pacific Islander, and 0.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.84% of the population. The town's population was spread out, with 31.9% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 33.4% from 25 to 44, 21.4%. from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there are 94.0 males. For each 100 females age 18 and over, there is 90.3 males. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.36. The per capita income for the town is $51,008. About 1.8% of families and 5.2% of people were below the poverty line, including 1.6% of those under 18 and 4.6%. The median income for a household in the city was $150,673 and the median family income was $172,302.

Sports

The New England Intensity of the Independent Women's Football League began playing its home games at Hanlon Field in 2006. The Bay State Renegades, of the New England Football League, began playing their home games there in 2008. In 2007, the Worcester Wildcats, also of the NEFL, relocated for one season to Hanlon field as their home in Worcester underwent significant renovations. The team won four of the five games played at their new home. The Renegades won the league championship in 2008 and the league title in 2009. In 2010, the Renegades moved back to Medway to play in the Women's National Football League. They were the first team to do so in the league's history. In 2011, the team moved to a new stadium in Worcester, the Worcester Wildcats, which was also the team's new home for the season. In 2012, the Warriors moved to Hanlon Field, which is the home of the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox won the World Series in 2012 and 2013, and the Red Sox took the League Championship in 2013 and 2014. In 2014, the Patriots won the Super Bowl and the World Cup. The Patriots also won the NFL Championship in 2006 and 2007, and were runners-up in the 2007 and 2008 seasons. The Lions won the AFC Championship in 2010 and 2010, and finished second in the 2010 and 2011 seasons. In the 2011 and 2012 seasons, the Lions were the only team to win more than one game in the AFC.

Education

McGovern school provides preschool, kindergarten, and 1st-grade education, the Burke-Memorial school provides 2nd4th grade education, Medway Middle School provides 5th8th-grade. Medway High School is the newest of the four schools. The building was completed in 2003 and the school saw its first graduating class in 2005. As of 2004, the high school had 771 students and 52 teachers, with a teacher:student ratio of 1:15. In 2008, approximately 217 10th grade students participated in the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System exam. The passing rate was 96.3% for both the Math and English Language sections, and 87.9% for the Science section. The Middle School was completely renovated and modernized in 2012. The average composite score was 1,614; of these students, 85.8% chose to attend a four-year college education program. In 2007, 193 Med Way High School students took the SAT, an increase from previous years, and the average composite scores were 1.614. The school district is part of the Medway Public Schools school district. The district has a population of 2,000 students. The high school has a student population of 771 and the middle school has 1,788 students. It is the only school in the district that is not located in the town of Medway. It has an enrollment of 1,200 students and a student:teacher ratio of 2:1. It also has a high school graduation rate of 85.7%.

Transportation

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority's Commuter Rail formerly provided a direct ride into Boston through two stations in the town. These stations were closed in 1966 and have not since returned. The closest operating stations are in Norfolk and Franklin, both on the Franklin Line. Both Route 109 and Route 126 pass through the town and serve as some of the main roads. Interstate 495 shortly passes through the southwest corner of the town, but does not provide any exits. the closest exits are in nearby Bellingham and Milford. The town is located on the Massachusetts Bay Coast, which is part of the Boston Harbor region of Massachusetts. It is also on the New England coast, which includes the cities of Cambridge, Gloucester, Boston, and New Haven. It has a population of about 2,000, with the majority of its residents living in or near the town of Medway. It also has a small percentage of residents who live in the nearby towns of Bellingham, Milford, Norfolk, and Franklin. It was the site of the World War II Battle of the Bulge, which took place in World War I. The Battle was fought between the U.S. Army and the British Royal Navy, which was based in the area from 1875 to 1883. The battle was one of the deadliest battles in the history of the United States, with more than 1,000 people killed. The site also hosted the Battle's aftermath, including the Battle of Bunker Hill, which occurred in 1883 and 1884.

Places of worship

Medway is home to four churches: St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Medway Community Church, Christ Episcopal Church and Medway Village Church. Medway is a member of the Conservative Congregational Christian Conference (CCCC) and the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. The town has a population of 2,000 people. The city is located on the Massachusetts Turnpike, which runs through Medway. It is also on the New England Highway, which goes through the town's downtown area and into the town of Cambridge. The village has a total population of 3,000, with the majority of its residents living in the central part of the town. It also has a number of non-denominational churches, such as Medway United Methodist Church and St. Paul's Episcopal Church, which are located in the city's downtown. The community is also home to several other smaller churches, including St. Peter's Church, St. Patrick's Church and the Church of the Redeemer, which was founded in the 17th century. The area is also known as "Medway Village" and "The Village of Medway" because of its large number of residential areas. It was named after the village's first inhabitants, who lived in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The name Medway means "the village of the redeemer" or "the home of the redeemer" in English. The word Medway also means "place of worship" in the English language.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts = 26.9. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 35. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 10. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Medway = 3.5 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 8,697 individuals with a median age of 37.3 age the population grows by 2.28% in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 441.6/km 2 (1,140.4 residents per square mile of area). There are average 2.93 people per household in the 4,304 households with an average household income of $95,844 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 7.30% of the available work force and has dropped -4.07% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 24.56%. The number of physicians in Medway per 100,000 population = 414.4.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Medway = 47 inches and the annual snowfall = 44.9 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 103. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 201. 84 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 13.7 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 50, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Medway, Norfolk County, Massachusetts which are owned by the occupant = 82.72%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 34 years with median home cost = $317,690 and home appreciation of -0.24%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $11.91 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $6,208 per student. There are 15.8 students for each teacher in the school, 2871 students for each Librarian and 478 students for each Counselor. 7.74% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 30.82% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 13.55% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).