Oakham

The Town of Oakham, Massachusetts was once known as “Rutland West Wing”, and the Town was incorporated in 1762. Secluded in the gently rolling hills of northwest Worcester County, the Oakham has preserved its rural and tranquil atmosphere since. During its growth it was predominantly a farming town, but wagon manufacturing, wire products, hat and bonnet shops provided employment needed by many families.

Oakham center, which consists of the Town Hall, a field stone library, church and small circular common, has not changed since the 19th century. The Town is located in the watershed area of the Quabbin Reservoir and approximately 30% of the land is owned by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR).

CMRPC Commissioners

Each of CMRPC’s member communities have designated Commissioners who are part of the governing body of CMRPC.

Planning Board Appointment(s)
Philip Warbasse (Delegate)

Select Board Appointment(s)
Vacant (Alternate)

Resources

You can find these documents in CMRPC’s Resource Library, along with hundreds of other documents and reports from across the region.

Oakham Hazard Mitigation Plan (2019)

Oakham by the Numbers

The CMRPC Community Snapshots are a planning tool for member communities and the public which includes commonly requested information on the region and CMRPC member communities. The data is presented in the form of interactive tables, charts and dashboards. This page presents a mix of data in the areas of Population, Economy, Environmental Justice, Housing, Education, Transportation from a range of authoritative sources. For more information on the source of the data used to develop the CMRPC Community Snapshots View the Data Matrix. The Community Snapshots are under continues development if there are any additions you would like to see please let us know by taking the survey at the bottom on this page. If you are using a mobile device or a small format screen this page my not display correctly.


Population and Demographics

Population and demographic information available from the US Census Bureau provide the basic distribution of characteristics of the town population as well as total town population projections to the year 2050 from the most recent CMRPC Socio-Economic Projections effort.


Economy and Housing

Economy and housing information from the US Census Bureau as well as Massachusetts Agencies and department provides basic information on the availability and characteristics the towns housing stock as well as information on the occupation and income of its residents.


Transportation

Transportation information from the US Census Bureau as well as MassDOT and the CMRPC provide information on commute times and vehicle availability the observed conditions of the pedestrian network and traffic volumes.

CMRPC Pedestrian Network Inventory

CMRPC Traffic Counting Database


Open Space and Trails

Open Space and Trails information from MassGIS, MA EOEEA, and the CMRPC provide information on open space by public access, purpose and owner as well as trails data from MassDOT and the CMRPC


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