Town of Lakeville

The landscape is rustic, with woods and ponds, walking trails and winding roads. Agriculture was once the town's forte and it has stayed primarily rural, with an influx of business only recently beginning.

Lakeville boasts the beautiful Long Pond, which it shares with its neighbor Freetown. Boating, swimming, water skiing, fishing, skating and camping are popular activities on the pond. Clear Pond park on Clear Pond offers miniature golfing, a playground, swimming, and picnicking.

Whether boating across the ponds, embarking on a tour of historical neighborhoods or simply kicking back around the barbecue on a warm summer evening, Lakeville is the quintessential example of hometown living.

The summer is an excellent time to be a Lakeville resident. Festivals and events liven the warm days and nights, especially for the town's youth. About 500 people, young and old, recently enjoyed kite flying, a fishing derby, a basketball tournament, arts, crafts, and food at the third annual "A Day in the Park" at the former Ted Williams Camp–the summer baseball camp once owned by Ted Williams.

Cool Camp at the Freetown-Lakeville Middle School started just last week. The camp provides a place for children to engage in arts and crafts, working on computers and cooking from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for six weeks, with a field trip thrown in each week.

Lakeville has experienced growth in the past 10 years, due in part to the implementation of the commuter rail from Boston. According to 2000 census data, Lakeville has grown 26 percent to 9,821 in the past decade and 336 percent since 1950. The town has taken a pro-active approach, including development of a Master Plan, to preserve the town's rural character and small-town feel.

Services
Less than 5 percent town water, no sewer or trash pickup. Private haulers available, trash can be brought to the transfer station for a fee; $1.25 per bag cost for disposal.

Town Phone Numbers

• Assessors: (508) 947-4428
• Treasurer/Tax collector: (508) 946-8801
• Board of Health: (508) 946-3473

Parks and Beaches:

• Clear Pond Park, Clear Pond Road, public beach
• Former Ted Williams Camp, Precinct Street; playground