Business View Civil Municipal June 2023

152 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 6 AT A GLANCE STERLING, MA WHAT: Historical city with planned economic development projects to meet expected growth WHERE: Located in Worcester County, Massachusetts WEBSITE: https://www.sterling-ma.gov/ estled between Route Two and the Massachusetts Pike, with the vital artery of Interstate 190 coursing through its center, you’ll find the historic town of Sterling, Massachusetts. A vibrant patchwork of verdant farmlands and colonial charm, it sits at the heart of New England, an emblematic specimen of America’s storied past, the bucolic tranquility of its present, and the promising potential of its future. Sterling’s captivating allure, however, isn’t solely credited to its strategic location or vibrant community. Its appeal is deeply entrenched in its rural charm and the age- old architecture that graces its townscape. Adding to the lure of this traditional New England village center is the expansive open space that swathes the town. Stephen Wallace, the town planner, paints a vivid picture of Sterling as a rural community north of Worcester County, where “40% of the land is permanently protected.” N