| History
Incorporated in 1920, East Brookfield is
the youngest town in the Commonwealth.
The land was derived from an English
plantation settled in the 1600s. The
Quagaug Indians inhabited the area when the
settlers arrived. Part of East
Brookfield, between Sturbridge and East
Brookfield, is known as Podunk (an old
Indian name). Podunk is the birthplace
of baseball great Connie Mack.
Today town residents take pride in their
school system, churches, town services,
senior citizen activities and the volunteers
who make municipal holiday observances
possible and secure the success of the
town's charitable events. The Fourth
of July celebration is a family affair,
concluding with a massive fireworks display
that attracts thousands of spectators.
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| Town Facts
Population
(2000): 2,097
Registered Voters (1996): 1,134
School Enrollment (1996): 379
Worcester County
Square Miles: 10.37
Public Road Miles (1996): 19.24
Median Family
Income (2000): $57,500
Tax Rate (2003): $13.90
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