The Town of Tewksbury, Massachusetts, is a thriving suburban community with a mix of residential neighborhoods and diverse housing choices in addition to a strong commercial and retail base. The Town is a very close knit community given its size. All ages are welcomed and supported in the community, whether through recreation programs or programs at the Town’s Senior Center. Near the intersection of I-93 and I-495, Tewksbury is approximately 22 miles from Boston and 15 miles from the New Hampshire border. With outstanding recreational facilities, Tewksbury is an ideal location to live, work and play.

Tewksbury was first settled in 1637 and was officially incorporated in 1734 from Billerica. Like Tewksbury Township, New Jersey, it is named after the town of Tewkesbury, England. One of the oldest sections of town is the area around the Shawsheen River. This is where the Shawshin tribe settled, allowing them access to a great food source. Tewksbury was also known for a historic visit by President Andrew Jackson, stopping off at local watering hole, Brown's Tavern.

Tewksbury, like most towns in Massachusetts, operates under a New England town form of government. Day-to-day management is led by a Town Manager, who reports to the town's five member Board of Selectmen. Every spring the town holds an Open Town Meeting where the budget is submitted for approval by the town's citizens.

Tewksbury State Hospital, a state-owned facility, is located here. Originally built as an almshouse in the mid-19th century, it includes over 900 acres (3.6 km2) of open space. Tewksbury Hospital is home to both the Department of Mental Health and the Department of Public Health, and has many different programs for addictive behavior and other health concerns. Anne Sullivan (Helen Keller's teacher) spent time at Tewksbury Hospital.

Tewksbury’s functions, that bring the community throughout the year include: Summer Concerts on the Common, Farmer’s Market on the Common, Memorial Day Parade, Fourth-of-July Festivities and Fireworks, Fall Harvest Festival, and a Holiday Tree-Lighting Ceremony.

GENERAL INFORMATION DATE OF INCORPORATION: December 23, 1734

TYPE OF GOVERNMENT: Open Town Meeting, Town Manager

TOTAL AREA: 20.7 square miles

COUNTY: Middlesex

LOCATION: Northeastern Massachusetts, bordered by the city of Lowell to the northwest, Dracut to the north (unreachable across the Merrimack), Andover to the northeast, Wilmington to the southeast, and Billerica to the southwest. Located 19 miles north-northwest of Boston.

TOWN SERVICES: Town water, sewer in approximately 90% of the town, rubbish removal, fully staffed Police and Fire departments.

LIBRARY: One, with approximately 91,000 volumes

HOSPITALS: Lowell General Hospital, Lahey Hospital and Medical Center and several other hospitals within a ten-mile radius.

TRANSPORTATION: The LRTA 12 bus connects Tewksbury to Lowell and Wilmington on the MBTA Commuter Rail Lowell Line. Principal highways servicing the town are Interstate 93 and 495 and State Route 38. Other major highways easily accessible include US Route 3, Interstate Routes 95, and State Route 128.