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The town was named for the third Governor of the colony of Massachusetts Bay, a puritan lawyer, Sir Richard Bellingham.
Sir Richard Bellingham was one of the original twenty-six members to draw up the Massachusetts Bay Colony Charter, established in Boston by Puritan leaders for religious and political refuge. Settlers in Boston could not become citizens until they joined the church and were accepted as free men by vote.
In 1719, Bellingham was one of the last Towns incorporated in Norfolk County. Early history and records show that the Town was once an active and flourishing manufacturing Town, producing boots, shoes, and other leather goods.
In 2019, Bellingham celebrated its 300th Anniversary. Bellingham’s most significant contribution to its existence was its part in the fight for religious liberty. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is in debt to this Town and its early settlers who hold a prominent place in the annals of history, in their fight for equality and liberty, a half-century before Lexington and Concord.
Today Bellingham is a vibrant community of 16,000 residents. Thanks to aggressive development which began in the 1990s, The Town has a mix of industry, major distribution centers, and nearly 1,000,000 sq. ft. of retail located off exit 18 of Interstate 495. Thanks to the aggressive development of the 1990s, Bellingham maintains a very modest residential tax rate and boasts some of the best services in the region.
Fun Places in Bellingham, MA
Arcand Park Beach
Arcand Park Beach
(Park Closed November through May)
General Rules: The Park is open from 9 A.M. to 7 P.M. or dark, whichever comes first. Parking Pass Required. The Gate is Locked nightly
There is no Lifeguard on duty; therefore, the beach area is “Swim at YOUR OWN RISK.” There are Port-a-jons as restrooms available, from June-August. There are no open flame beach fires for cooking allowed. Under the Town By-Laws, there is No Smoking, No Alcohol, No Off-Roading with ATV, Dirt Bikes, or any other gasoline-powered engine, except for special needs personnel, and, also, per signage – No Dogs Allowed. Fishing is allowed under the rules and regulations of the Fish and Game Commission; therefore, anyone 15 years of age and older must have a license. Boats, canoes, kayaks, and other floating items that may be used on Jenks Pond with electric, manual, or wind propulsion are covered under the laws of the Commonwealth. There are no gasoline water propulsion motors allowed. All working animals/dogs are allowed on the beach area as covered under Town By-Laws, Commonwealth and Federal Laws. Any other animals/dogs in the other areas of the Park are covered under the laws of the Town By-Laws, Commonwealth, and Federal Laws. Finally, there is No Littering in the Park of trash or human/animal waste by-product covered under the Town By-Laws, and Commonwealth and Federal Laws.
Famous Silver Lake
Swimming and Splash Pad
(Park Closed November through May)
General Rules: The Park is open from 9 A.M. to 7 P.M. or dark, whichever comes first. Parking Pass Required. The Gate is Locked nightly. On July 4th, the Gate will be locked at 4 PM.
Splash Pad is open from 10 am – 4 pm.
Lifeguards are on duty from late June through Labor Day. Lifeguards shall have full control of the beach area. When lifeguards are not on duty the beach is a “Swim at your Own Risk” area. There are Port-a-jons as restrooms available, from June-August. There are no open flame beach fires for cooking allowed. Under the Town By-Laws, there is No Smoking, No Alcohol, No Off-Roading with ATV, Dirt Bikes, or any other gasoline-powered engine, except for special needs personnel, and, also, per signage – No Dogs Allowed. Fishing is allowed under the rules and regulations of the Fish and Game Commission; therefore, anyone 15 years of age and older must have a license. Boats, canoes, kayaks, and other floating items may be used on Silver Lake with electric, manual, or wind propulsion covered under the laws of the Commonwealth. There are no gasoline water propulsion motors allowed. All working animals/dogs are allowed on the beach area as covered under Town By-Laws, Commonwealth and Federal Laws. Any other animals/dogs in the other areas of the Park are covered under the laws of the Town By-Laws, Commonwealth, and Federal Laws. Finally, there is No Littering in the Park of trash or human/animal waste by-product covered under the Town By-Laws, and Commonwealth and Federal Laws.