In former days when roads were scarce, the river served as a waterway for the people to and from the interior towns.

The regional district serves students from the towns of Acton and Boxborough.

Freetown-Lakeville Middle School opened on September 15, 2002, then serving students in grades 5 to 8 from the towns of Freetown and Lakeville, Massachusetts.

Oakmont Regional High School serves students from the towns of Ashburnham and Westminster.

It is a popular tourist center, serving as a summer resort for people from the towns of Nova Gorica and Gorizia (Italy).

Lawrence serves students from the four towns of Albion, Benton, Clinton, and Fairfield.

The campus became known as Sanborn Regional High School and served students from the towns of Kingston, Newton, and Fremont.

The District serves students from the towns of Niagara and Wheatfield.

This regional high school serves students from the towns of Sabattus, Litchfield, and Wales.

Nauset Regional Middle School is located in Orleans, and serves students from the same towns as the high school.