Lunenburg, Massachusetts

2 3 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 9 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 9 TOWNOF LUNENBURG, MASSACHUSETTS L unenburg, Massachusetts is a delightful town with a lot to offer – and it’s only getting better. The community-minded municipality, located in Worcester County, is made up of a varied network of people that includes families who have been there for generations and new residents who are just discovering what the area has to offer. But they all have one thing in common… “People take living in town and being part of town very seriously,” says Adam Burney, Lunenburg’s Land Use Director. “That’s a big part of why people like to live here.” The town is “close-knit,” according to Town Manager Heather Lemieux, who was instantly welcomed into the fold when she became Town Manager six years ago. “There is involvement at all different levels,” she says. “We have a very dedicated staff, and I think that combination of residents and staff trying to make progress and improvements to the community really demonstrates what type of community Lunenburg is.” Even without the town’s community-focused atmosphere, Lunenburg stands out as a great place to lay down roots. “We have a good school AT A GLANCE TOWN OF LUNENBURG, MASSACHUSETTS WHAT: A community-focused town of 11,800 WHERE: Worcester County, MA WEBSITE: www.lunenburgma.gov Community focused living