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4 Reasons to Work in Hardwick, MA

Posted on: May 1st, 2024

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Tired of the hustle and bustle of the city? Want to live and work in a more rural area of the country full of nature? You’re in luck—our Hardwick, MA office is located in central Massachusetts and offers a peaceful alternative to the noisy urban sprawl. Here are four reasons why you should consider working with us in Hardwick.

1. Nature Abounds 

Love to hike? Interested in learning more about local central Massachusetts wildlife? Our Hardwick, MA office is located in a quiet, rural area of the state in between the college town of Amherst and the populous city of Worcester, offering beautiful nature spots to explore. 

To our office in the west is the Quabbin Reservoir, a man-made lake and the largest inland body of water in the state that is the primary water source for Boston and other communities in eastern Massachusetts. While you’re not allowed to swim in the reservoir for obvious reasons, the reservoir does allow some fishing, bicycling, hiking, and picnicking in designated areas. 

But the Quabbin isn’t the only nature-oriented place of interest near our Hardwick, MA office, in fact all of the towns surrounding Hardwick feature verdant forests and other natural wonders to adventure to. 

2. Local Attractions 

Concerned that there’s not much to do in Hardwick because of its secluded location? Think again. There’s plenty of things to do in Hardwick and nearby!

Hardwick is home to Lost Towns Brewing, a craft brewery serving fruit beers and ales on tap, as well as Hardwick Winery, which is home to some award winning wines. These are perfect places to meet up with friends and coworkers after a hard day’s work at the office! Just two minutes from our office is an entrance to the Mass Central Rail Trail, a once-historic rail line that’s now become a haven for cyclists, hikers, and joggers. 

The larger town of Ware is to Hardwick’s south and offers a few fun attractions, including Frog Hill and Grenville Park, as well as some great restaurants such as Teresa’s, which offers decadent Italian cuisine. Love to golf? The nearby town of Oakham features the Quail Hollow Golf & Country Club, an 18-hole, semi-private golf facility built in the Quabbin watershed.  

If you look hard enough, you’ll be sure to find something in the area you’ll love!

3. Beautiful Cities in Driving Distance

Our Hardwick, MA location is within driving distance to some populous cities in Massachusetts:

  • Hardwick, MA to Boston, MA: 1 hour 35 minutes by car, approx. 74 miles
  • Hardwick, MA to Springfield, MA: 51 minutes by car, approx. 36 miles
  • Hardwick, MA to Worcester, MA: 39 minutes by car, approx. 23 miles

4. Barton’s Unique Office

Our Hardwick, MA office is the most unique of all of Barton’s nine offices, as its located in a renovated building that once once home to the Wheelwright School. Built in 1913, the office used to accommodate schoolchildren who lived in  the nearby village of Wainwright—today, it houses many of our sales support team members! 

The office sports a ton of old-school charm, and even has a Little League field in its backyard. Our employees don’t play baseball often on the diamond, but they do use it for friendly games of kickball every so often!

Launch Your Career at Barton

Thinking about starting your new career in Hardwick, MA? We want to hear from you! Check out our open jobs and apply today! 

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About Mike Connors

Mike Connors is the Content and PR Manager at Barton Associates. Originally from New Hampshire, he joined Barton in June 2023.

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