Billerica, Massachusetts...
The Town of Billerica is located 19 miles northwest of Boston and borders
Lowell to the south. Incorporated in 1655, the town remained predominately
agricultural until the mid-nineteenth century when a major mill complex
was sited on the Concord River in North Billerica. Although a number
of smaller industries grew up over the next 100 years, it wasn't until
the 1950's that the present day industrial base was established. Today,
Billerica is a major regional employer and home to several high technology
firms, many of which are offshoots of companies along Route 128 to the
south.
Currently Billerica has close to 40,000 residents, having grown rapidly from 10,000 residents in 1950. The majority of homes are located within residential subdivisions, although significant older neighborhoods exist in the town center, North Billerica, Pinehurst and Nutting Lake. For more information on services, visit the Town's website at or download the new Billerica Community Guide.
The town is within minutes of Route 3 and Interstate 495, both major limited access highways. The town has bus service provided by the and train service by the at North Billerica. The remnants of the historic Middlesex Canal, an outmoded mode of transport, traverse the town north to south.
Two rivers pass through Billerica. The Concord River
is a major regional water feature while the Shawsheen River meanders through
the southerly part of town. Billerica is also the site of the Middlesex
House of Correction, a significant town employer.
Even though much of Billerica has been developed, there are still significant parcels of vacant land which lend a certain rural character to many areas of town.
Location
Northeastern Massachusetts, bordered by Carlisle and Chelmsford on the west, Lowell and Tewksbury on the north, Wilmington and Burlington on the east, and Bedford on the south.
Billerica is 19 miles north of Boston, 23 miles northwest of Lynn, 45 miles northeast of Worcester, and 205 miles from New York City.
Total Area:
26.39 sq. miles
Land Area:
25.89 sq. miles
Population:
37,609
Density:
1,453 per sq. mile
Climate:
(National Climatic Data Center, Bedford Station)
Normal temperature
in January.....24.3°F
Normal temperature in July........71.2°F
Normal annual precipitation.......44.8"
Billerica Economic Development Guide
Download a copy of the to learn more about Billerica and why your business should be located here.
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Billerica Food Pantry
The Billerica Food Pantry is run out of the Veteran's Services office at Billerica Town Hall. You can contact them directly to find out how to make a donation or access their services.
The pantry is open on the last Tuesday of each month (exceptions below for November and December) from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm at the former Ditson School on Boston Road, located at the corner of Sheridan Street in the Pinehurst section of Billerica.
Exceptions: In November and December the pantry is open on the Tuesday prior to the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
Contact Information
Phone: 978-671-0968