26-575: Holmes Products Corp. or Holmes Group is a company based in Milford, Massachusetts , that produces mechanical fans , space heaters , and humidifiers . Holmes Products was founded by Jordan Kahn in 1982. In 2005, Berkshire Partners , Holmes' parent company, sold Holmes Products to Jarden Corporation for US$ 625.9 million. At the time of the sale, the brands of Holmes included Rival (acquired in 1999), Crock-Pot , Bionaire and White Mountain. This United States manufacturing company–related article
52-739: A junction with Winthrop Ave, where the Revere Beach Parkway and Massachusetts Route 145 turn right. Route 16 goes a short way further north, before it ends near Revere Beach and the Atlantic Ocean at Timothy J. Mahoney Circle, a junction with Routes 1A and 60 in Revere. Parts of Route 16 were historically maintained by the Metropolitan District Commission (MDC), and while the MDC no longer exists,
78-762: A series of ramps that include onramps to the north and south of I-93 from Route 16's eastbound lanes, and a ramp from I-93 southbound to Route 16 east. Route 16 then crosses the Mystic River again, reaching the Wellington Circle junction with Massachusetts Route 28 in Medford. This junction marks the end of the Mystic Valley Parkway and the beginning of the Revere Beach Parkway , on which Route 16 continues eastward, passing
104-477: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Milford, Massachusetts Milford is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts , United States. The population was 30,379 according to the 2020 census . First settled in 1662 and incorporated in 1780, Milford became a booming industrial and quarrying community in the 19th century due to its unique location which includes the nearby source of
130-782: Is a multi-lane parkway , although it is not limited access for any significant length of road. Segments of Route 16 are also known as the Mystic Valley Parkway , the Alewife Brook Parkway , and the Revere Beach Parkway , among other names. From the western end of the Route 135 concurrency in Wellesley to Route 30 (Commonwealth Avenue) in Newton, the route serves as a part of the Boston Marathon , from
156-640: Is an eligible town for a vocational school , Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School . The current superintendent of schools in Milford is Kevin McIntyre. Milford was fictitiously featured in a 2008 episode of the Fox television series Fringe . Massachusetts Route 16 Route 16 is a 59.8646-mile-long (96.3427 km) east–west state highway in Massachusetts . It begins in
182-641: The Charles River and then passes beneath I-495 {without access}. From I-495, Route 16 goes northeasterly past Holliston and the Elm Bank Reservation in Sherborn . The road then crosses into Natick , as Eliot Street, while traveling next to the Dover line, and goes through Wellesley (as Washington Street), where Wellesley College and Babson College are located. Entering Newton ,
208-624: The Charles River , the Mill River , the Blackstone River watershed , and large quantities of Milford pink granite . Milford was first settled in 1662 as a part of Mendon after Native Americans, including the Sachem, Quashaamit , granted land to the early settlers. King Philip's War destroyed the town in 1676, but settlers returned in 1680. The Mill River flows through Milford and had several conspicuous fords that were familiar to
234-539: The Wellington MBTA station and crossing the Malden River . The route continues east through Everett (where it has an interchange with Massachusetts Route 99 ) and Chelsea , where it has an interchange with U.S. Route 1 at the border with Revere . The stretch between Wellington Circle and Route 1 is characterized by a fairly dense mixture of residential, industrial, and commercial uses, in contrast to
260-545: The census of 2000, there were 26,799 people, 10,420 households, and 7,200 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,835.6 inhabitants per square mile (708.7/km ). There were 10,713 housing units at an average density of 733.8 per square mile (283.3/km ). The racial makeup of the town was 92.95% White ; 1.35% Black or African American ; 0.11% Native American ; 1.76% Asian ; 0.06% Pacific Islander ; 1.99% from other races ; and 1.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 4.36% of
286-452: The Mystic Valley Parkway generally eastward, traveling beside the Mystic River downstream and eventually crossing it into Medford . It soon is joined from the north by Massachusetts Route 38 , and shortly after enters a mile long freeway segment, bypassing downtown Medford (after recrossing the river), where Route 38 exits to the south on Main Street. Route 16 then crosses Interstate 93 in
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#1732773295926312-570: The Native Americans, and used by the early white settlers. These "mill (river) fords" are said to have given Milford its name. Milford was incorporated April 11, 1780, and the first town hall built in 1819; a brick structure later named the Town House School. The current town hall was built in 1854 by architect Thomas Silloway . Milford is renowned for its Milford pink granite , discovered in 1870. Milford quarries fueled
338-446: The area with dual exits at Route 85 and Route 109 in 1969. Since then many major retailers have opened in town. The Waters Corporation is based in Milford. The core of Milford's governing system is the representative town meeting , where elected citizens can voice their opinions, but more importantly, directly effect changes in the community. Along with a Board of Selectmen, Town Administrator, Planning Board, Finance Committee, etc.,
364-403: The average family size was 3.08. In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18; 6.5% from 18 to 24; 33.2% from 25 to 44; 22.6% from 45 to 64; and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.6 males. The median income for a household in the town
390-430: The citizens of Milford have input into how the town is run. The Massachusetts Department of Correction is headquartered in Milford. The Milford Town Library was established in 1858. In fiscal year 2008, the town of Milford spent 1.5% ($ 966,758) of its budget on its public library—approximately $ 35 per person, per year ($ 42.87 adjusted for inflation to 2021). Milford Public Schools operates six public schools and
416-717: The halfway point to just before Mile 18 and the hills. Route 16 begins at Routes 12 and 193, not far from the Connecticut border. In Webster , along the shore of Lake Chaubunagungamaug , it intersects I-395 . After passing I-395, the route continues to the northeast, going through Douglas (with a trip through the Douglas State Forest ), the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor , Uxbridge , Mendon , Hopedale , and Milford , where it crosses
442-491: The intensive care unit, as well as patient rooms. According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 14.9 square miles (39 km ), of which 14.6 square miles (38 km ) is land, and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km ), or 1.82%, is water. Milford is drained by the Charles River . The town is crossed by Interstate 495 and state routes 16 , 85 , 109 , and 140 . As of
468-564: The interstate (with West Newton's commuter rail station immediately below), it enters Watertown shortly before again crossing the Charles River , and intersects U.S. Route 20 in Watertown Square . Route 16 also contains trolleybuses from Watertown Square station until the intersection with Brattle Street . The route passes by Mount Auburn Cemetery before entering Cambridge . Continuing east, Route 16 joins U.S. Route 3 and Route 2 , turning north to pass by Fresh Pond and
494-566: The large parking garage at the MBTA Alewife Station . From there, Route 2 splits off at the eastern end of the freeway portion of the Concord Turnpike , while Routes 3 and 16 continue north on Alewife Brook Parkway . Route 3 exits west at Massachusetts Avenue , while Route 16 continues north on the parkway into Somerville , meeting up with the Mystic Valley Parkway just south of the Mystic River. Route 16 follows
520-766: The local economy until about 1940. The granite has been used for local buildings such as Memorial Hall ; the Bancroft Memorial Library in Hopedale ; Worcester City Hall ; and the Boston Public Library . Other notable buildings include the original Pennsylvania Station in New York City ; the main post office in New York City ; and more recently the Singapore Changi Airport in 2002. The Milford Hospital
546-476: The more residential and park-like settings of the section between Wellington and Route 2. Continuing eastward from Route 1, eastbound Route 16 enters a second mile-long limited-access segment (while westbound Route 16 continues to have houses and other development along it, which are inaccessible from the eastbound lanes). Route 16 has an interchange with Massachusetts Route 107 at Cronin Park before heading north to
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#1732773295926572-409: The population. There were 10,420 households, out of which 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them; 54.0% were married couples living together; 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present; and 30.9% were non-families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and
598-675: The route travels past Lasell College while crossing into Middlesex County . In Newton Lower Falls , Route 16 crosses (to the north of the Charles River Reservation ) Route 128 ( Interstate 95 ) and Route 30 . It later crosses I-90 , the Massachusetts Turnpike (known colloquially as the Pike ), in West Newton ; Pike Exit 16 here provides access to and from the east only. After looping around over
624-596: The west at an intersection with Route 12 and Route 193 in Webster , just north of the Connecticut state border. It runs in a generally southwest-northeast routing through a number of Boston's suburbs and runs to the west and then north of the city before ending in Revere at an intersection with Route 1A and Route 60 . Much of Route 16 east of the Newton - Wellesley town line, and especially from Cambridge eastward,
650-430: Was $ 50,856, and the median income for a family was $ 61,029. Males had a median income of $ 42,173 versus $ 30,989 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 23,742. About 5.8% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 8.9% of those under age 18 and 10.4% of those age 65 or over. Milford has been growing at a fast rate since the introduction of Interstate 495 , which opened in
676-644: Was donated in 1903 by Governor Eben Sumner Draper . Today, the health care facility exists as the Milford Regional Medical Center . In January 2008, the Center opened a cancer treatment facility with the Dana–Farber Cancer Institute . The center is affiliated with UMass Medical Center as a teaching hospital . In 2015 the hospital completed a $ 54-million expansion project that created a new emergency department and updated
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