The Medway Historical Commission is proud to announce two more historical signs that were recently installed. Thank you to our members Annmarie Fontecchio and Isabel Nulter for the content, Benjamin Phillips Design for our layout, and Stephen Malloy for his vast input on the history of the trains.

 

The signs relate to the West Medway train station and the High Street School.

The West Medway Train Station was located where our Medway Police Station now stands. The train station was on the site from 1885 until 1940. Special thanks to Chief William Kingsbury for his assistance in the placement of the sign.

The original High Street School (No. 4 Schoolhouse) was built in 1862 for approximately $7000. A new brick schoolhouse was built in 1940 in front of the original schoolhouse prior to it being demolished. In 1980, this High Street School was converted for use as the Medway Public Library. Special thanks to Director Margaret Perkins and to the Library Trustees for their assistance in the placement of the sign.

The Historical Commission would also like to thank the Select Board and Community Preservation Committee, who made the historic sign project possible using CPA funds. 

Special gratitude to DPW for the installations and to Pete for all his assistance.

The Medway Historical Commission had previously installed two other signs as part of this project: one at the Rev. Jacob IDE House (Medway Historical Museum) at 158 Main Street near Choate Park, and one at the Henry Garnsey Homestead located on Village Street at the dog park.

The Medway Historical Commission is also responsible for the beautiful historic utility boxes that decorate our Town.

We hope everyone enjoys learning about the great and rich history of Medway!