Medway started as a small community of 233 citizens who relied on their farmland. Complete with a one-room schoolhouse, Medway was the epitome of a small village. But not too long after its official incorporation in 1713, the townsfolk used the Charles River’s water power to form industrial mills and factories for paper, cotton, straw, and shoes.
Over the years, much of the older buildings, like factories, country shops, and schoolhouses, have been torn down or moved to the local mall. But, in some parts, you can find colonial homes and buildings that have stood the test of time.
However, older New England towns like Medway are prone to unwanted pest infestations in residents’ homes and buildings.