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Delve into Shirley
Shirley in Middlesex County (Massachusetts) with it's 1,441 habitants is a town located in United States about 378 mi (or 609 km) north-east of Washington DC, the country's capital town.
Time in Shirley is now 08:55 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named America / New York with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 9 airports closer to Shirley, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Laurence G Hanscom Field in a distance of 19 mi (or 31 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Worcester, Dedham, Boston, Allenstown and Concord. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 14°C / 58 °F
Morning Temperature | 15°C / 59 °F |
Evening Temperature | 12°C / 54 °F |
Night Temperature | 12°C / 53 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 0% |
Air Humidity | 83% |
Air Pressure | 1019 hPa |
Wind Speed | Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from South-West |
Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky |
General Conditions | Light rain |
Saturday, 21st of September 2024
18°C (65 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.
Sunday, 22nd of September 2024
17°C (62 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.
Monday, 23rd of September 2024
15°C (60 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
SpringHill Suites Devens Common Center
Hilton Garden Inn Devens Common
Ayer Motor Inn
Videos from this area
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Shirley, MA: MBTA Commuter Train (1017) @ Shirley Station
Recorded April 21, 2014 This is the MBTA commuter train (1017) heading inbound to Boston, at Shirley Station, Shirley, Massachusetts. Quick pick-up, and departure.
Shirley, MA: Dover, or ThyssenKrupp? The Elevator @ Shirley Town Hall
More myself than a few others, is the elevator a Dover, or ThyssenKrupp ("TyvansKurpp")? The elevator in question is in the Town Hall, Shirley, Massachusetts. It's dark in the building, and...
Shirley Massachusetts (MA) Real Estate Tour
http://www.shirleymarealestate.com Tour Shirley, MA neighborhoods, condominium developments, subdivisions, schools, landmarks, recreational areas, and town offices. Shirley, Massachusetts...
UP SD70ACe 8444 on AYMO - Shirley, MA - 5/29/10
Filmed this at the Shirley Mass MBTA station. I nearly jumped out of my shoes when he blew for the crossing, even though I was braced for it. Probably the loudest train horn I've ever heard,...
Shirley, MA: NET Laundromat Review (Shirley Center)
This is a review of the NET Laundormat in the Shirley Center, Shirley, Massachusetts. POSITIVES: (1) Low prices (2) Not crowded (3) Lots of large washers (4) Nice neighborhood NEGATIVES:...
Shirley, MA: Mini Train Depot Building @ Shirley MBTA Station
Recorded 12/5/2011 While there were no trains coming along, while doing laundry at the local Laundromat, I decided to take a look at this small Train Depot Building, built in the late 1980's,...
Shirley, MA: MBTA Commuter Train (59) to Shirley Station (Boston Bound)
Recorded 3/15/2012 Short clip of an MBTA commuter train heading to Shirley Station, as close as you can legally get. You'll see the windage from the train knock me back slightly.
Shirley, MA: Freight Train Near Shirley MBTA Station
Recorded January 13, 2014 This is a freight train near Shirley Station, Shirley, Massachusetts. Since there's 2 different engines in this setup, not sure what company it is, likely Norfolk...
Shirley, MA: GMTX Freight Train (3105) Near Shirley Station
Recorded April 21, 2014 Short GMTX freight train rolling through Shirley, Massachusetts.
Shirley, MA: MBTA Commuter Train (1012) Inbound to Boston @ Shirley Station
Recorded July 7, 2014 MBTA Commuter Train (1012) heading inbound to Boston, Massachustts. Here it is making a stop at the Shirley station, to pick up passengers.
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Fort Devens
Fort Devens is an active United States military installation in the towns of Ayer and Shirley, in Middlesex County and Harvard in Worcester County in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. It was named after jurist and Civil War general Charles Devens. The nearby Devens Reserve Forces Training Area is located in Lancaster. Although closed in 1995, the fort was reopened the next day as the Devens Reserve Forces Training Area. In 2007, the area was renamed Devens, Massachusetts.
Shirley (MBTA station)
Shirley is a passenger rail station on MBTA Commuter Rail's Fitchburg Line. The station is located at Ayer Road and Phoenix Street in Shirley, Massachusetts. There is a small parking area adjacent to the street. There is one small platform that is only about 10 feet long on the inbound side with an asphalt patch over the inbound tracks for access to outbound trains. Along the outbound tracks is a standard MBTA station sign and electronic message marquee.
Fort Devens (CDP), Massachusetts
Fort Devens is a census-designated place (CDP) in the towns of Ayer and Shirley, in Middlesex County and Harvard in Worcester County in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. It encompasses the former Fort Devens. The population was 1,017 at the 2000 census.
Shirley (CDP), Massachusetts
Shirley is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Shirley in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 1,441 at the 2010 census.
Federal Medical Center, Devens
The Federal Medical Center, Devens (FMC Devens) is a United States federal prison in Massachusetts for male inmates requiring specialized or long-term medical or mental health care. It is designated as an administrative facility, which means it has inmates from different security classifications, from white-collar criminals to mobsters and sex offenders. It is operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, a division of the United States Department of Justice.