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Uxbridge, Massachusetts
Congregational Church and Civil War Memorial
Congregational Church and Civil War Memorial
Flag of Uxbridge, Massachusetts
Official seal of Uxbridge, Massachusetts
Nicknames: 
  • "Cradle of the Industrial Revolution"
  • "Heart of the Blackstone Valley"
  • "A Crossroads Village"
Mottoes: 
  • "Weaving a Tapestry of Early America"
  • "President George Washington really did sleep here"
Location in Worcester County and the state of Massachusetts
Location in Worcester County and the state of Massachusetts
Coordinates: 42°04′38″N 71°37′48″W / 42.07722°N 71.63000°W / 42.07722; -71.63000
CountryUnited States
StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Colonized1662
Incorporated1727
Government
  TypeOpen town meeting
  Chair, Select BoardJohn Wise
  Vice Chair-Clerk, Select BoardBrian Butler
  Select Board MembersPeter Demers, Tim Johnson, William McMillan
Area
  Total
30.4 sq mi (78.7 km2)
  Land29.5 sq mi (76.5 km2)
  Water0.81 sq mi (2.1 km2)
Elevation
269 ft (82 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
14,162
  Density479/sq mi (185.1/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP Codes
Area code508 / 774
FIPS code25-71620
GNIS feature ID0618387
Websitewww.uxbridge-ma.gov


town info box reference

https://www.uxbridge-ma.gov/m/directory/department?did=16


Uxbridge, Massachusetts
Congregational Church and Civil War Memorial
Congregational Church and Civil War Memorial
Flag of Uxbridge, Massachusetts
Official seal of Uxbridge, Massachusetts
Nicknames: 
  • "Cradle of the Industrial Revolution"
  • "Heart of the Blackstone Valley"
  • "A Crossroads Village"
Mottoes: 
  • "Weaving a Tapestry of Early America"
  • "President George Washington really did sleep here"
Location in Worcester County and the state of Massachusetts
Location in Worcester County and the state of Massachusetts
Coordinates: 42°04′38″N 71°37′48″W / 42.07722°N 71.63000°W / 42.07722; -71.63000
CountryUnited States
StateMassachusetts
CountyWorcester
Colonized1662
Incorporated1727
Government
  TypeOpen town meeting
  Chair, Select BoardBrian Butler
  Vice Chair-Clerk, Select BoardJeff Shaw
  Select Board MembersStephen Mandile, John Wise, Peter Demers
Area
  Total
30.4 sq mi (78.7 km2)
  Land29.5 sq mi (76.5 km2)
  Water0.81 sq mi (2.1 km2)
Elevation
269 ft (82 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
14,162
  Density479/sq mi (185.1/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP Codes
Area code508 / 774
FIPS code25-71620
GNIS feature ID0618387
Websitewww.uxbridge-ma.gov

Uxbridge, a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, was incorporated in 1727 from a part of Mendon, and named for the Earl of Uxbridge. The town is located 36 mi (58 km) southwest of Boston[1] and 15 mi (24 km) south-southeast of Worcester. The historical society says Uxbridge is the "Heart of The Blackstone Valley" and a “Cradle of the Industrial Revolution".[2] Uxbridge, an earlyTextile center in the American Industrial Revolution, became a rural hub in the abolition movement.[3]

Representatives of the Nipmuc deeded land to 17th-century settlers. Uxbridge history claims a first colonial woman voter, Lydia Taft, and Massachusetts’ first women jurors. The first private hospital for mental illness was here.[4][5] Deborah Sampson posed as an Uxbridge soldier, and fought in the American Revolution. A 140-year legacy of manufacturing military uniforms, cashmeres and clothing began with 1820 power looms. "Uxbridge Blue", was the first US Air Force Dress Uniform.[6]

In 2026, BJ's Wholesale Club, Amazon, and other distribution centers reflect the transformation of the towns economy from historic textile looms to modern logistics. World Atlas named Uxbridge to a list of top places to live in Massachusetts [7] Uxbridge had a population of 14,162 at the 2020 United States census.[8]

In 2026 World Atlas named Uxbridge to top 11 places to live in Massachusetts.[9]


arts and culture additions

Historic Buildings & Civic Sites

Uxbridge Free Public Library, Uxbridge Town Hall, Uxbridge Depot , Charles Capron House (Capron House), Ironstone Schoolhouse

Cultural & Community Organizations-

Uxbridge Cultural Council, Uxbridge Historical Society

Landmarks at Uxbridge Common District

First Congregational Church of Uxbridge, Unitarian Church of Uxbridge, Uxbridge Academy Building (Masonic Lodge)

Historic Mill Villages & Districts

Rogerson's Village Historic District, Central Woolen Mill Historic District, Rivulet Mill & Historic District, Jacob Aldrich House & Quaker District (Aldrich St.)

Economy

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Economy

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Light industry, logistics, and public education offer local jobs. The MA146 corridor is becoming New England’s logistics hub. [10] MA146 corridor businesses include: BJ's Wholesale Club's, northern division’s 618,000 square feet (57,400 m2) logistics center, German based Lenze Americas corporate HQ and logistics center, [11] ,Medline Inc.’s 840,000 square foot distribution center, [12], and McKesson’s 15 year lease of a 442,000 square foot facility [13]Amazon owns an ORH5 robotics sort center and in 2026 expanded its footprint by by leasing an additional 450,000 square feet.[14] Unilock added a $50 million expansion in South Uxbridge. [15]Cultivate continues to grow.[16] Koopman’s logistic distribution center is in south Uxbridge, [17] while it manufactures trusses in partnership with Cornerstone in a former Sports complex[18]. McGovern auto group purchased Rivulet mill for upfitting of municipal trucks, EMS/fire and police fleets.[19]

Light industry, logistics, and public education offer local jobs. The MA146 corridor is becoming New England’s logistics hub. [20]A 618,000 square feet (57,400 m2) logistics center serves BJ's Wholesale Club's, northern division. German based Lenze Americas corporate HQ and logistics center is on MA16.[21] Medline Inc.’s 840,000 square foot distribution center was added to the MA146/16 business park.[22]in 2023 McKesson entered a 15 year lease of 442,000 square feet in the MA146 corridor at 40 Lackey Dam Rd.[23]In 2026, Amazon expanded its 1/2 million square foot regional ORH5 robotics sort center by leasing 450,000 square feet.[24] Unilock added a $50 million expansion in South Uxbridge. [25]Cultivate continues to grow.[26] Koopman’s logistic distribution center is in south Uxbridge [27] while it manufactures Trusses in partnership under the Cornerstone brand in a former Sports complex[28].McGovern auto group purchased Rivulet mill for upfitting of EMS/fire and police fleets.[29]

Light industry, logistics, and public education offer local jobs. The MA146 corridor is becoming New England’s logistics hub. [30]A 618,000 square feet (57,400 m2) logistics center serves BJ's Wholesale Club's, northern division. German based Lenze Americas corporate HQ and logistics center is on MA16.[31] Medline Inc.’s 840,000 square foot distribution center was added to the MA146/16 business park.[32]in 2023 McKesson entered a 15 year lease of 442,000 square feet in the MA146 corridor at 40 Lackey Dam Rd.[33]In 2026, Amazon expanded its 1/2 million square foot regional ORH5 robotics sort center by leasing 450,000 square feet.[34] Unilock added a $50 million expansion in South Uxbridge. [35]Cultivate continues to grow.[36] McGovern auto group purchased Rivulet mill for upfitting of EMS/fire and police fleets.[37]

Economy

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Light industry, regional distribution, and public education offer local jobs. Since 2005, a 618,000 square feet (57,400 m2) distribution center serves Fortune 500 BJ's Wholesale Club's, northern division. German based Lenze Americas corporate HQ and logistics center continues to be a significant local employer. In 2020 The Business Park of Uxbridge, located next to route 146, attracted new employers.  Medline Inc.’s northeast region 820,000 square foot distribution center was added to the business park. In 2026, Amazon expanded its 1/2 million square foot regional ORH5 robotics sort center by adding an additional 450,000 square feet through leasing.[38] Unilock has added a $50 million expansion in South Uxbridge [39]Cultivate continues to expand.[40]

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BornFebruary 26, 1960. age 62.

| birth_place =Worcester, Massachusetts | occupation = Movie ProducerActor | employer = | website = www.skipshea.com }}

Skip Shea (born February 26th 1960) is a film producer.

Skip Shea is an Emmy Nominated filmmaker, writer, artist and actor from Uxbridge, Massachusetts. He was nominated as a producer on season 2 for "Beacon Hill the Series." He initially adapted the book and wrote season 1 which was also nominated. He first feature length move "Trinity" was picked up by Bay View Entertainment for distribution and can be found on Amazon Prime in the USA and UK as well as in DVD format. His second feature "Seeds" won the Rondo Hatton Award for Best Indie Feature in 2020. The Rondo Awards have been labeled as the Oscars for Horror.

Early life and education

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‘’Skip Shea’’ was born at Memorial Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts on February 26, 1960.

He grew up Uxbridge, Massachusetts

He attended the local parochial Catholic elementary school K-4. While there he experienced childhood trauma.

He attended grades 5-12 in the Uxbridge School District System.

He attended the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, Massachusetts. He also attended Worcester State University. Recently he is attending NYU to study Philanthropy management.

He became an alcoholic in his early adult life and didn’t begin recovery until 1998. This was just a little more than a year before his daughter Shawna died.

This led him into his work with the Shawna Foundation.

Career

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Skip started this career later in life with his one man show "Catholic (Survivng Abuse and Other Dead End Roads)" which had it's premier in New York in 2005. It chronicles his life as a survivor of clergy sexual abuse, a recovering alcoholic and parent who lost a child. And it is mostly a comedy.

He is also the director of the The Shawna E Shea Memorial Foundation, Inc. a 501(c)(3) nonprofit named after his daughter who passed away in 1999. The Foundation runs two film festivals, The Shawna Shea Film Festival and the Mass Indie Film Festival. They offer local scholarships to graduating seniors at Uxbridge High School as well as a Women in Film Fellowship which gives support to first time female filmmakers. He is working on expanding the programs in 2022. Skip is an outspoken survivor of clergy sexual abuse and from the depths of that childhood trauma, he wrote, produced and performed a one-man theatrical memoir called “Catholic (Surviving Abuse & Other Dead End Roads)” which takes audiences to places they may not want to go. It debuted at the Bowery Poetry Club in 2005 in New York City. Where Skip left that event with a publishing deal for a book of his poetry performed in the show that was released the following year.

In 1999, Skip’s daughter Shawna Shea, twin sister of Erin Shea, tragically lost her life in a car accident at 16. He transformed this ultimate loss as best he knew how: through art and film. In 2012, Skip memorialized his daughter’s independent spirit by establishing the annual Shawna Shea Film Festival, a growing gathering attracting the best independent films from across the U.S. and the world. All of the proceeds go directly to the Shawna E. Shea Memorial Foundation, Inc.

In 2011, Skip was recognized for his poetry when legendary jazz trumpeter Jon Faddis performed his “Songs of Mourning” at the September 11 Tenth Anniversary Commemorative Concert at Symphony Space in New York City. Skip originally wrote the poem for the first anniversary of this American tragedy that afterwards was included in the academic textbook “Lyrics of Lament: From Tragedy to Transformation.”

Skip dove head-first into the horror genre and short film making. In 2013, his horror short AVE MARIA won the Audience Award at the Interiora Horror Festival in Rome, Italy; and was named the Most Wonderful and Weird short at the Mascara and Popcorn Film Festival in Montreal.

notable works

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Notable artwork stories

Dec. 2005 “Catholic (Surviving Abuse & Other Dead End Roads) - at the Bowery Poetry Club in NYC” Ref<https://www.telegram.com/story/news/local/worcester/2005/11/28/from-anger-comes-art/53155752007/>

June 2006 Book of poetry 2005 Poetry Club of NYC. Includes Dec. 2005 first Ref <https://www.amazon.com/Catholic-Surviving-Abuse-Other-Roads/dp/0967385520>

2010 Poem. Songs of Mourning about the loss of his daughter Shawna was published in this anthology/text book. Ref<https://books.google.com/books?id=9SKQLKbDbZIC&pg=PA214&lpg=PA214&dq=songs+of+mourning+skip+shea+new+york&source=bl&ots=p_vU4i6WMd&sig=ACfU3U331kye1LLVQSAjp0bC02dXpBz_og&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwinqari-JH4AhUUSzABHSS7CpIQ6AF6BAgSEAM#v=onepage&q=songs%20of%20mourning%20skip%20shea%20new%20york&f=false>

Jazz Trumpeter Jon Faddis reading of Songs of Mourning at 9/11 10th anniversary event in Symphony Space in New York. A highlight of Skip Shea as an artist. Ref <https://archive.nytimes.com/query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage-940CE5D61E3DF930A2575AC0A9679D8B63.html>

2012 First horror short Microcinema was a Rondo Hatton Award runner up.  Ref <https://rondoaward.com/rondo/RondoXwinners.html>

The Rondo Awards are often called the Oscars for Horror.

October 2013 A Link to the Interiora Horror Fest in Rome, Italy that shows my short Ave Maria won the Audience Award for Best Film. Reference. <https://www.darkveins.com/85025-interiora-horror-fest-2014-artisti-e-opere-selezionati/>

2016 Skip Shea’s First Feature Trinity is released. distribution by BayView Entertainment. Now on Amazon Prime Reference <https://www.amazon.com/Trinity-Skip-Shea/dp/B09BT9PR3Q>

Some of the awards of note are Best Actress for Lynn Lowry (probably on Wiki as an actress) at the HorrorHound Film Festival  and Best Drama at the Buffalo Dreams and Fantastic Festival. http://promotehorror.com/2021/10/13/trinity/

2020 I was nominated for a DayTime Emmy for my work as a producer on Beacon Hill season 2. I co-wrote season 1. It was nominated for OUTSTANDING LIMITED DRAMA SERIES. You'll find my name listed on the third page of this very long list. https://theemmys.tv/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Telecast-Nominations-WITH-CREDITS-ao-6.7.pdf

Second feature SEEDS won the Rondo Hatton Award for Best Independent Film and  the Outstanding Horror Award at the Buffalo Dreams and Fantastic Festival. They are listed on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2474072/awards?ref_=nm_awd


2021 Screened Trinity at the former House of Affirmation. https://www.telegram.com/story/entertainment/2022/05/18/film-clergy-abuse-screened-former-catholic-treatment-center-house-affirmation/9807855002/

 Most Notable Work.

=External Link

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The Shawna Shea Memorial Foundation, Inc. - <https://www.shawnafoundation.org> Programs include the Shawna Shea Film Festival, The Massachusetts Independent Film Festival, our Women in Film Fellowship, Our Microgrant arts program and scholarships to graduating students in Uxbridge & Southbridge,

references

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1. Skip Shea, Mourning. <https://www.telegram.com/story/news/local/worcester/2005/11/28/from-anger-comes-art/53155752007/>

2. published book of poetry that came from that show. <https://www.amazon.com/Catholic-Surviving-Abuse-Other-Roads/dp/0967385520>

3. Poem about loss of daughter. < https://books.google.com/books?id=9SKQLKbDbZIC&pg=PA214&lpg=PA214&dq=songs+of+mourning+skip+shea+new+york&source=bl&ots=p_vU4i6WMd&sig=ACfU3U331kye1LLVQSAjp0bC02dXpBz_og&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwinqari-JH4AhUUSzABHSS7CpIQ6AF6BAgSEAM#v=onepage&q=songs%20of%20mourning%20skip%20shea%20new%20york&f=false>

4. Reading of Skip Shea’s Mourning at 10th anniversary 911 event. < https://archive.nytimes.com/query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage-940CE5D61E3DF930A2575AC0A9679D8B63.html>

5. First horror short Microcinema was a Rondo Hatton Award runner up.  <https://rondoaward.com/rondo/RondoXwinners.html> Rondo often considered an Oscar in the horror genre.


6. Interiora Horror Fest in Rome, Italy. Skip Shea short ‘Ave Maria’ won the Audience Award for Best Film. <https://www.darkveins.com/85025-interiora-horror-fest-2014-artisti-e-opere-selezionati/>


7. First Feature Trinity is released. It was picked up for distribution by BayView Entertainment. Now on Amazon Prime. <https://www.amazon.com/Trinity-Skip-Shea/dp/B09BT9PR3Q>

8. Best Actress for Lynn Lowry (probably on Wiki as an actress) at the HorrorHound Film Festival  and Best Drama at the Buffalo Dreams and Fantastic Festival. http://promotehorror.com/2021/10/13/trinity/


9. Skip Shea nomination: DayTime Emmy as a producer on Beacon Hill season 2. Skip Shea co-wrote season 1. It was nominated for OUTSTANDING LIMITED DRAMA SERIES. page 3 of this link. <https://theemmys.tv/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Telecast-Nominations-WITH-CREDITS-ao-6.7.pdf>

10. Second feature SEEDS -the Rondo Hatton Award for Best Independent Film and  the Outstanding Horror Award at the Buffalo Dreams and Fantastic Festival. listed on IMDB: <https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2474072/awards?ref_=nm_awd>

11. Screened Trinity at the former House of Affirmation. <https://www.telegram.com/story/entertainment/2022/05/18/film-clergy-abuse-screened-former-catholic-treatment-center-house-affirmation/9807855002/>

12. Skip Shea website: <htpps://skipshea.com>

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  13. "McKesson signs one of largest industrial leases in Mass. this year". Boston Business Journal. December 12, 2023. Retrieved August 9, 2026.
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  18. "Expert Truss Solutions". Cornerstone Truss & Components. Retrieved August 9, 2026.
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  22. Doyle, Timothy (July 12, 2022). "Medline unveils 6.7 MW solar array in Uxbridge". Worcester Business Journal. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  23. "McKesson signs one of largest industrial leases in Mass. this year". Boston Business Journal. December 12, 2023. Retrieved August 9, 2026.
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  26. "Cultivate". Campanelli. Retrieved August 2, 2026.
  27. "Building Materials". Koopman Lumber. Retrieved August 9, 2026.
  28. "Expert Truss Solutions". Cornerstone Truss & Components. Retrieved August 9, 2026.
  29. Casey, Eric (July 30, 2026). "McGovern Auto buys historic Uxbridge mill for $3.3M to expand municipal vehicle division". Worcester Business Journal. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  30. Estate, Lornell Real (February 7, 2026). "The Route 146 Corridor: Why Central MA Is Becoming New England's Logistics Hub". Lornell Real Estate. Retrieved August 9, 2026.
  31. "Lenze in the United States of America". www.lenze.com. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  32. Doyle, Timothy (July 12, 2022). "Medline unveils 6.7 MW solar array in Uxbridge". Worcester Business Journal. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  33. "McKesson signs one of largest industrial leases in Mass. this year". Boston Business Journal. December 12, 2023. Retrieved August 9, 2026.
  34. Caushi, Tony (January 23, 2026). "Worcester Telgrsm, Amazon in deal for warehouse at Campanelli Business Park in Uxbridge". Www.Telegram.com. Retrieved August 1, 2026.
  35. "Unilock Boston Division – RP Masiello | Design. Build. Inspire". www.rpmasiello.com. Retrieved August 2, 2026.
  36. "Cultivate". Campanelli. Retrieved August 2, 2026.
  37. Casey, Eric (July 30, 2026). "McGovern Auto buys historic Uxbridge mill for $3.3M to expand municipal vehicle division". Worcester Business Journal. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  38. Caushi, Tony (January 23, 2026). "Worcester Telgrsm, Amazon in deal for warehouse at Campanelli Business Park in Uxbridge". Www.Telegram.com. Retrieved August 1, 2026.
  39. "Unilock Boston Division – RP Masiello | Design. Build. Inspire". www.rpmasiello.com. Retrieved August 2, 2026.
  40. "Cultivate". Campanelli. Retrieved August 2, 2026.