Friday, March 27, 2026

Recommended Places to Visit: Sutton

Recreation
Parks
Tricentennial Park
Blackstone Street

Manchaug Falls
Main Street and Manchaug Road

7 Boston Road

5 Hough Road


Camping
Sutton Falls Camping Area/Sutton Pond
90 Manchaug Road
Dams
Lackey Pond
South side of 55 Lackey Pond Road


Beaches
Lake Singletary
End of Tuttle Road
Water Bodies
Manchaug Pond
Torrey Road and Holt Road

Meadow Pond
North side of 55 Lackey Pond Road

Marble Pond
39 Marble Road

Woodbury Pond
96 Boston Road

Welsh Pond
113 West Sutton Road

Number One Pond
198 Town Farm Road

Tucker's Pond
391 Putnam Hill Road

Pigeon Hill Pond
419 Central Turnpike

26 Galaxy Pass

102 Burbank Road

56 Armsby Road

43 8 Lots Road

146 West Sutton Road

236 West Sutton Road

3 Parker Road


Hiking
Recommended:
Waters Farm
End of Waters Road


Sutton Reservoirs
502 Mendon Road


Tried:
Shaw Farm
End of Shaw Lane


Recreation
Historical Buildings
Manchaug Mills
9 Main Street


Monuments
Town Common
Circuit Road and Uxbridge Road

American Legion Dudley Gendron Post 414
156 Boston Road


Architecture
First Congregational Church
307 Boston Road

St. Mark's Church
356 Boston Road

First Baptist Church/Legacy Church
659 Central Turnpike

St. John's Episcopal Church
3 Central Street

St. Anne's Church
31 Main Street

3 Pleasant Street


Town Facilities
Town Hall
4 Uxbridge Road

Sutton Public Library
4 Uxbridge Road


Restaurants
Highly Recommended:
Western
4 Worcester Providence Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
Brick Steakhouse Burger

Tried:
Breakfast
K.P.'s Breakfast and Lunch
10 Providence Road
Recommended Dishes:
Corned Beef Hash
1 Egg with Homefries and Toast

 Blackstone's Country Cafe (closed)
4 Worcester Providence Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
Meat Signature Burrito
Schultzy's Place
3 Boston Road
Recommended Dishes:
Popeyes


Chinese
Peking Garden
3 Boston Road
Recommended Dishes:
Crispy Beef
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March 27th 2026: Butler Farm Dog Park, Millbury

 Today, after passing through Sutton,

American Legion Dudley Gendron Post 414

Sutton Public Library
I decided to go on a hike at Butler Farm Dog Park in Millbury,


where the path I took from 44 Singletary Road is shown below in pink.

A little disoriented at first, but I got to the tower, which wasn't much in itself,
but the views from the clearing further on at top of the hill were pretty good.




Overall, not too bad with respect to time spent to get a museum pass.


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Recommended Places to Visit: Millbury

Recreation
Children
Snip-Its (chain)
70 Worcester-Providence Turnpike


Hiking
Recommended:
102 South Main Street

Butler Farm Dog Park
44 Singletary Road

Tried:
Howe Reservoir (private)
19 Linda Avenue


Fruit Picking
Stowe Farm and Orchard
15 Stowe Road


Golf
Clearview Country Club
66 Park Hill Avenue


Museums


Cinemas
Showcase Cinema De Lux Blackstone Valley 14
70 Worcester-Providence Turnpike


Shopping Malls
The Shoppes at Blackstone Valley
70 Worcester-Providence Turnpike


Cycling
Blackstone River Bikeway
Tobias Boland Way and Blackstone River Road


Parks
Woolie World
3 Washington Street


Water Bodies
Brierly Pond
West Main Street near Sutton Road

Lake Singletary
West Main Street and Singletary Road

Ramshorn Pond
~93 Davis Road

Dorothy Pond
~216 Riverlin Road

Howe Pond
~55 Howe Avenue

Mayo Pond
119 West Main Street

119 Riverlin Street

14 Bellville Lane


Architecture
Monuments
Armory Village Clock
Elm Street and South Main Street


Places of Worship
St. Brigid Parish
59 Main Street

Millbury Baptist Church
17 Main Street

Millbury Federated Church
20 Main Street

Our Lady of the Assumption Church
10 Water Street

First Congregational Church
148 West Main Street

God's Grace Bible Church
315 West Main Street

New Creation Baptist Church
5 Raymond Street


Schools


Commercial Buildings
Millbury Federal Credit Union
50 Main Street

Bank Hometown
109 Elm Street


Historical Buildings
Old Fire Station
119 West Main Street

Steelcraft Inc
115 West Main Street

Post Office
119 Elm Street


Restaurants
Highly Recommended
Thai
Kai Mook
3 Howe Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Sukho Thai
Royal Crispy Noodles
Pad Thai
Jeh Lek Noodle
Khao Soi


Dessert
Mykonos Cafe and Bakery
49 Elm Street
Recommended Dishes:
Lemon Strawberry Mousse
Tiramisu

Cake Shop Cafe
22 West Street
Recommended Dishes:
Vanilla Love

 Rocco's Doughnut Company
238 Millbury Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Maple Bacon


Western
110 Grill (chain)
70 Worcester-Providence Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
Fried Cod
Steak Oscar
Lemon Beignets
Mexican Street Corn Salad

The Coop (chain)
110 Elm Street
Recommended Dishes:
BBQ Tips Loaded Wings

 Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (chain)
70 Worcester Providence Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
Burnin' Love
Root Beer Float Cake
Garlic Herbed Fries
Kid's Sundae
 Red Ramen Burger
Cheesy Bacon Fondue Burger
 Banzai Burger
The Bee's Knees
Whiskey River BBQ Burger
Lone Star
Porkiyaki Burger
Cluck-A-Doodles
 Avo-Cobb-O
Pig Out Tavern Double
Red's Bold Boneless Wings 
Steak Fries
Yukon Chips
Sweet Potato Fries
Sand in you Shorts
Applebee's (chain)
70 Worcester Providence Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
Raspberry Cosmo
Three Cheese Chicken Cavatappi
Boneless Wings
Sirloin Stir Fry

Longhorn Steakhouse (chain)
70 Worcester Providence Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
Steak Dinner
Mixed Greens Salad
Cinnamon Carrot Cake
Shrimp and Lobster Chowder
Flo's Filet
Seasoned French Fries
Seasoned Rice Pilaf
Mashed Potatoes
Sweet Potato
Baby Back Ribs
Steakhouse Mac and Cheese
4oz. Lobster Tail


Italian
A and D Pub and Restaurant
60 Elm Street
Recommended Dishes:
Scampi Pizza

Japanese
Feng Asian Bistro
70 Worcester-Providence Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
Blackstone Roll (if available)
2012 Roll (if available)
Yamyazaki and Apple Shang-Hai Braised Short Rib
Yaki Soba
Angry Dragon Roll
Yayoi Roll
Kiss of Fire Roll
Irene's Paradise Roll
Tempura Ice Cream
Twenty Layer Crepe Torte
Spicy 2 in 1 Roll
Green Zone Roll
Green Peace Roll
Seaweed Salad
Bamboo Steamed Edamame
Popeye Roll
Unagi Sashimi
Spicy King Crab Roll
Spring Garden Roll
Eel and Avocado Roll
Nabeyaki Udon
Lobster Rock and Roll
Summer Roll
Duck Spring Rolls
Aged Miso Soup
Feng Chef Roll
 Crispy Schezuan Shredded Beef


Tried:
Mediterranean
Ezekiel's Kitchen and Catering
238 Millbury Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Beef Stroganoff


Thai
S.E.A Thai Land and Sea (closed)
3 Howe Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Chicken Satay
Boston Volcano
Banana Rolls with Honey



 Western
TGI Fridays (chain)
70 Worcester Providence Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
Grilled Norwegian Salmon with Langostino Lobster
Sriracha Shrimp Roll

Uno's Pizzeria and Grill (chain)
70 Worcester Providence Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
Chicago Thin Pizza
Rattlesnake Pasta

Wheelock Inn
82 Wheelock Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Escargot

Mill Towne Tavern (closed)
49 Elm Street
Recommended Dishes:
Fried Mushrooms

 Chatters Bar and Grill (chain)
70 Worcester-Providence Turnpike inside Showcase Cinemas
Recommended Dishes:
Thai Chicken Bites

 Liberty Heights
1151 Grafton Street
Recommended Dishes:
Hot Dog

The Kitchen at the Belfont Hotel
11 South Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Prime Rib


Dessert
Christopher's Ice Cream
22 West Street
Recommended Dishes:
Strawberry Frappe
Peanut Butter Cup

Yogurt City
70 Worcester Providence Turnpike

B&N Cafe (chain)
70 Worcester Providence Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
Salted Caramel Toffee Cookie
Celebration Cupcake

The Queen's Cups (chain)
238 Millbury Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Raspberry Sugar Cookie Cupcake

Cold Stone Creamery (chain)
70 Worcester Providence Turnpike
Recommended Dishes:
Peanut Butter Yogurt

Timothy Jay Sweets
97 Elm Street
Recommended Dishes:
Salted Caramel
Seafood
Scales Seafood
45 River Street
Recommended Dishes:
Lobster Salad Roll
Garlic Knot


Breakfast
Puffin's Restaurant
95 North Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Latin Eggs Benedict


Chinese
Foodworks
110 Elm Street
Recommended Dishes:
Chicken Teriyaki
Orange Beef
Boneless Ribs
Pork Fried Rice

Star Dumplings
56 Canal Street
Recommended Dishes:
Steamed Pork and Chive Dumplings
Pork Belly Buns
Zha Jiang Mian
Braised Beef Beijing Noodle Soup
Sichuan Hot Oil Chicken Dumplings

Italian
Calabria Ristorante
7 South Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Tripe

Riverside Pizza (closed)
56 Canal Street
Recommended Dishes:
Hawaiian Pizza
Sweet and Sour Chicken Pizza
Pastrami Grinder

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Saturday, March 21, 2026

March 21st 2026: Revisiting the Rawson Hill Brook Reservoir Area in Shrewsbury

 Today, we went on a hike at the Rawson Hill Trails in Shrewsbury, where the Rawson Hill Brook Reservoir which we visited a while back. There has been a trail system established since then, and the path we took is shown below in pink.

Outside of the dam itself, 
nothing much else to see here.

Nice to be out hiking after the bad winter.


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Saturday, March 14, 2026

Recommended Places to Visit: Northbridge

Recreation
Golf
Shining Rock Golf Club
91 Clubhouse Lane


Mini-Golf
West End Creamery
481 Purgatory Road
Water Bodies
Swans Pond
~481 Purgatory Road

Whitins Pond
Carr Road and Purgatory Road

Linwood Pond
670 Linwood Avenue

Carpenter Reservoir
321 Carpenter Road

Arcade Pond
Arcade Street and Main Street

Riley Pond
196 Castle Hill Road

Riverdale Pond
50 Riverdale Street

Meadow Pond
306 Douglas Road

869 Quaker Street

Museums
Northbridge Historical Society
17 Church Street

1 Memorial Square

Dams
Fish Pond Dam
Carr Road and Purgatory Road

Linwood Pond Dam
670 Linwood Avenue

Whitin Mill Dam
~23 Douglas Road
Hiking
Recommended:
Lookout Rock
Quaker Street between Forsythe Farm Road and Wolf Hill Road

Shining Rock
386 School Street


Architecture
Monuments
War Memorial
Providence Road and School Street

Whitinsville Common
Church Street and Linwood Avenue


 Places of Worship
Schools
Northbridge Middle School
87 Linwood Avenue


Town Facilities
Whitinsville Social Library
17 Church Street

Whitinsville Post Office
44 Church Street


 Historical Buildings
Cotton Mill Apartments
17 Douglas Road

Whitin Mill
~23 Douglas Road

Whitinsville Bank Building
8 Linwood Avenue

Aldrich School
14 Hill Street

Old Whitin Machine Works
~3 Whitinsville Road

Old Centre Congregational Church
Benson Road and Hill Street

Linwood Mill Apartments
670 Linwood Avenue

Riverdale Mills
130 Riverdale Street


Restaurants
Highly Recommended:
Western
Maison de Manger
670 Linwood Avenue
Recommended Dishes:
Pulled Pork with Slaw Crepe
New England Clam Chowder

Tried:
Breakfast
Peg's Diner
87 Church Street
Recommended Dishes:
Grilled Cheese


Deli
The Green Plate 
167 Church Street
Recommended Dishes:
Coleslaw
Buffalo Chicken Salad Wrap


 Italian
Northbridge House of Pizza
2225 Providence Road
Recommended Dishes:
Meat Lovers
Hawaiian

Seafood
74 Providence Road
Recommended Dishes:
Clam Chowder
Clam Cakes
Banana Split


Western
Rockdale Grill
91 Clubhouse Lane
Recommended Dishes:
Saute Shrimp

 Jube's Family Restaurant
1227 Providence Road
Recommended Dishes:
Mr. Potato Head
91 Providence Road
Recommended Dishes:
Hawaiian Martini
Mediterranean Chicken


 Thai
Divine Thai
123 Church Street
Recommended Dishes:
Winter Shrimp
Chilli Duck
Divine Fried Rice
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March 14th 2026: Revisiting the Massachusetts State Police Museum and Learning Center, Northbridge

 Today, after another delicious meal at Nan Xiang Express in Shrewsbury, this time getting the Beef Scallion Pancake,

the Braised Beef Noodle Soup 

the Spicy Beef Soup Dumplings and Chicken and Shrimp Siu Mai.


From here, it was on to the Whitinsville area of Northbridge to visit the Massachusetts State Police Museum and Learning Center, which has moved from Grafton since the last time I visited. Much nicer and bigger now.











The little one had fun running around the museum on a scavenger hunt, so overall it was a good day revisiting this small museum.
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Sunday, March 8, 2026

Recommended Places to Visit: Southborough

Recreation
Museums

Parks
Fayville Park
Central Street and Winter Street


Hiking
Recommended:
Crystal Pond
~9 Crystal Pond Road

Breakneck Hill Conservation Area
~74 Breakneck Hill Road

Beals Preserve
End of Red Gate Lane

Clemmon Street and Nichols Street

Tried:
Turenne Wildlife Habitat
11 Walnut Drive


Water Bodies
Sudbury Reservoir
Maple Street and Framingham Road

Architecture
Monuments
Town Common
Common Street and Main Street


Town Facilities
Police Department
19 Main Street

25 Main Street


Schools
St. Mark's School
25 Marlboro Road


Historical Buildings
Old Firehouse Plaza
5 Main Street


Places of Worship
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
27 Main Street

First Community Church of Southborough
137 Southville Road

St. Matthews Church
105 Southville Road

Pilgrim Congregational Church
15 Common Street

St. Anne Church
20 Boston Road


Restaurants
Tried:
Dessert
Cold Stone Creamery (chain)
154 Turnpike Road
Recommended Dishes:
Strawberry Ice Cream


Diner
Mauro's Village Cafe (chain)
2 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Strawberry Shortcake Pancakes


Deli
The Vin Bin (chain)
154 Turnpike Road
Recommended Dishes:
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Subway (chain)
21 Turnpike Road
Recommended Dishes:
Rotisserie Style Chicken

359 Turnpike Road
Recommended Dishes:
Chai Cider and Fig
Hot Honey Chicken Sammie

Italian
Tomasso Trattoria
154 Turnpike Road
Recommended Dishes:
Tanglinieri Pasta with Beef Ragu
Meatballs

Southborough House of Pizza
5 Main Street
Recommended Dishes:
Five Alarm Fire!
Hawaiian
Meat Special


Latin American
Hola! Restaurante and Tequila Bar
154 Turnpike Road
Recommended Dishes:
Guacamole
Tacos de Asada
Chiles en Nogada

Western
Owen O'Leary's
50 Turnpike Road
Recommended Dishes:
Baked Stuffed Shrimp
Pot Roast
PU PU 4 U

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