[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 172 (Thursday, December 1, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1560]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          CELEBRATING THE TOWN OF WESTBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS-

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                         HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 1, 2016

  Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to celebrate the town of 
Westborough, Massachusetts as they enter the year of their 300th 
anniversary. Westborough was the 100th town to be incorporated in the 
Commonwealth of Massachusetts on November 18th, 1717. Westborough has 
had an impressive history.
  Forty-six Minutemen left Westborough on April 19, 1775 under the 
command of Captain Edmund Brigham to fight in the opening battle of the 
Revolutionary War. In the early 1800s, Westborough became a key stop as 
travelers to and from Worcester and Boston stopped along their journey.
  Today, Westborough is a vibrant, thriving, and diverse town with an 
excellent school system and a family-oriented community. Westborough 
has been named ``one of the best places to live'' and a ``top ten best 
town for families.''
  Westborough's location at the center of Massachusetts has helped 
propel its thriving local economy. Westborough has many unique family-
owned small businesses and is home to the headquarters of some of New 
England's most notable companies.
  Congratulations, again, to the town of Westborough. As Westborough 
looks ahead to the next 300 years, I am proud to join so many in 
wishing them a bright and prosperous future.

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