New Salem is a small town that borders the Quabbin Reservoir and boasts one of the most beautiful, traditional town commons in the state, residents feel. New Salem, which itself is listed with the National Register of Historic Places, also houses the largest private collection of artifacts from the four towns which were unincorporated and buried by the Quabbin in the 1940's.
New Salem carries its Yankee tradition proudly, as evidenced by the amount of town business conducted by its residents who volunteer for the appointments. Yet, it is still home as well, to a flourishing artistic community.
