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Middlesex County, MA Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address

Find veterans benefits contacts for cities and towns in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Middlesex County has about 43,900 veterans, give or take 1,340, and the 1st largest veteran population among Massachusetts's 14 counties and equivalents by ACS estimates. Free claims help is available from accredited VSO representatives, including municipal veterans services and service officers; Massachusetts assigns services by city or town, so search for your municipality and confirm availability and appointment details before traveling. AMVETS National Service Department also handles claims remotely, with no membership required. For VA care, the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans' Hospital in Bedford is 6 miles from the county center, and Lowell VA Clinic is 10 miles; distances are straight-line, not driving distances. The largest service era is Vietnam era only, about 15,100, give or take 784. Agent Orange exposure questions depend on where and when you served. Check the linked state page for full benefit terms.

Offices for Middlesex County

Acton municipal veterans services

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Acton

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: Acton.

30 Sudbury Road Rear, Acton, MA 01720

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Arlington municipal veterans services

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Arlington

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: Arlington.

27 Maple Street, Room 204, Arlington, MA 02476

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Ayer municipal veterans services

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Ayer

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: Ayer.

1 Main St., Ayer, MA 01432

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Bedford municipal veterans services

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Bedford

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: Bedford.

12 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA 01730

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Belmont municipal veterans services

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Belmont

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: Belmont.

10 Moore Street, Belmont, MA 02478

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Billerica municipal veterans services

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Billerica

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: Billerica.

365 Boston Road, Billerica, MA 01821

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Boxborough municipal veterans services

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Boxborough

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: Boxborough.

29 Middle Road, Boxborough, MA 01719

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Burlington municipal veterans services

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Burlington

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: Burlington.

29 Center St., Burlington, MA 01803

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Cambridge municipal veterans services

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Cambridge

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: Cambridge.

51 Inman St., 2nd Floor, Cambridge, MA 02139

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Carlisle municipal veterans services

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Carlisle

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: Carlisle.

66 Westford St., Carlisle, MA 01741

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Chelmsford municipal veterans services

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Chelmsford

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: Chelmsford.

50 Billerica Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Concord municipal veterans services

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Concord

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: Concord.

55 Church Street, Concord, MA 01742

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Dracut municipal veterans services

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Dracut

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: Dracut.

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Dunstable municipal veterans services

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Dunstable

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: Dunstable.

511 Main Street, Dunstable, MA 01827

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Everett municipal veterans services

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Everett

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: Everett.

90 Chelsea Street, Everett, MA 02149

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Framingham municipal veterans services

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Framingham

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: Framingham.

150 Concord Street, Room B-7, Framingham, MA 01702

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Groton municipal veterans services

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Groton

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: Groton.

75 Hollis Street, Groton, MA 01450

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Holliston municipal veterans services

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Holliston

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: Ashland, Holliston, Hopkinton, Medway.

1750 Washington Street, Holliston, MA 01746

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Hudson municipal veterans services

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Hudson

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: Hudson.

78 Main St., Hudson, MA 01749

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Lexington municipal veterans services

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Lexington

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: Lexington.

39 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA 02421

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Lincoln municipal veterans services

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Lincoln

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: Lincoln.

15 Bedford Road, Lincoln, MA 01773

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Littleton municipal veterans services

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Littleton

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: Littleton.

33 Shattuck Street, Littleton, MA 01460

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Lowell municipal veterans services

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Lowell

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: Lowell.

276 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Lowell, MA 01852

Monday-Friday 7 am-3 pm

Malden municipal veterans services

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Malden

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: Malden.

215 Pleasant Street, Room 250, Malden, MA 02148

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Marlborough municipal veterans services

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Marlborough

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: Marlborough.

40 New Street, Marlborough, MA 01752

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Maynard municipal veterans services

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Maynard

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: Maynard.

195 Main St., Maynard, MA 01754

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Medford municipal veterans services

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Medford

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: Medford.

85 George P. Hassett Drive, Room 100, Medford, MA 02155

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Melrose municipal veterans services

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Melrose

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: Melrose.

562 Main Street, Melrose, MA 02176

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Natick municipal veterans services

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Natick

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: Natick.

117 East Central Street, Natick, MA 01760

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Newton municipal veterans services

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Newton

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: Newton.

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

North Reading municipal veterans services

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
North Reading

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: North Reading.

235 North Street, North Reading, MA 01864

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Pepperell municipal veterans services

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Pepperell

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: Pepperell.

One Main Street, Pepperell, MA 01463

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Reading municipal veterans services

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Reading

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: Reading.

16 Lowell St., Reading, MA 01867

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Sherborn municipal veterans services

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Sherborn

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: Sherborn.

7 Curve Street, Sherborn, MA 01770

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Shirley municipal veterans services

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Shirley

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: Shirley.

7 Keady Way, Shirley, MA 01464

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Somerville municipal veterans services

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Somerville

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: Somerville.

167 Holland Street Suite 322A, Somerville, MA 02144

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Stoneham municipal veterans services

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Stoneham

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: Stoneham.

136 Elm Street, 1st Floor, Stoneham, MA 02180

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Stow municipal veterans services

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Stow

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: Stow.

380 Great Road, Stow, MA 01775

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Sudbury municipal veterans services

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Sudbury

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: Sudbury.

322 Concord Road, Sudbury, MA 01776

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Tewksbury municipal veterans services

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Tewksbury

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: Tewksbury.

175 Chandler Street, Tewksbury, MA 01876

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Townsend municipal veterans services

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Townsend

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: Townsend.

272 Main Street, Townsend, MA 01469

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Tyngsborough municipal veterans services

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Tyngsborough

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: Tyngsborough.

25 Bryants Lane, Tyngsborough, MA 01879

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Wakefield municipal veterans services

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Wakefield

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: Wakefield.

30 Converse Street, Wakefield, MA 01880

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Waltham municipal veterans services

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Waltham

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: Waltham.

119 School Street, Waltham, MA 02451

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Watertown municipal veterans services

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Watertown

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: Watertown.

149 Main Street, Watertown, MA 02472

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Wayland municipal veterans services

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Wayland

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: Wayland.

8 Andrew Avenue, Wayland, MA 01778

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Westford municipal veterans services

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Westford

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: Westford.

23 Depot Street, Westford, MA 01886

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Weston municipal veterans services

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Weston

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: Weston.

20 Alphabet Lane, Weston, MA 02493

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Wilmington municipal veterans services

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Wilmington

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: Wilmington.

121 Glen Road, Wilmington, MA 01887

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Winchester municipal veterans services

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Winchester

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: Winchester.

71 Mount Vernon Street, Winchester, MA 01890

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Woburn municipal veterans services

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Woburn

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: Woburn.

144 School Street, Rear, Woburn, MA 01801

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Bedford

Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the provider to confirm the service and appointment you need.

200 Springs Road, Building 7, 2nd Floor, Bedford, MA 01730

Tuesday and Thursday 8 am-3 pm

Other offices serving Middlesex County

Gardner-area veterans services contact

Massachusetts municipal/regional veterans services

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Gardner

Local veterans benefits assistance. Ask about federal benefits and the requirements for state or local assistance.

Serves: Ashburnham, Ashby, Gardner, Princeton, Westminster.

95 Pleasant Street, Room 14, Gardner, MA 01440

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

For statewide phone and remote help, see the Massachusetts directory.

Getting help in Middlesex County

Massachusetts assigns veterans services by city or town. Search for your municipality to find its designated office, including shared regional services. An office serving a town in this county may be located in another county. Confirm eligibility and your appointment directly.

Massachusetts local veterans service officer directory (opens in a new tab)

Office closed right now?

Call the Claim Raven 24-hour VSO prep line to get your records ready before your appointment. Claim Raven is not a VSO office. Your VSO's number is listed above.

Call (833) 387-1649

Veterans in Middlesex County

The ACS estimates about 43,900, give or take 1,340 civilian veterans in Middlesex County.

By ACS estimates, Middlesex County has the 1st largest veteran population among Massachusetts's 14 counties and equivalents.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureMiddlesex CountyMassachusettsUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating25 percent

above the Massachusetts share; below the national share.

24 percent30 percent
Share rated 70 percent or higher8 percent

the same rounded estimate as the Massachusetts share; below the national share.

8 percent13 percent

Veterans 75 and older in Middlesex County number about 16,900, give or take 793; their 39 percent share is above Massachusetts's 35 percent.

Veterans under 35 in Middlesex County number about 3,400, give or take 524; their 8 percent share is above Massachusetts's 7 percent.

Middlesex County has about 3,440, give or take 481 women veterans; both the county and Massachusetts round to a 8 percent share.

Income, work and education in Middlesex County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureMiddlesex CountyMassachusettsUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$63,731 ± $2,637$58,874 ± $1,144$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$61,835 ± $519$50,859 ± $275$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over6.0% ± 1.1 points6.6% ± 0.5 points7.4% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over29.0% ± 1.7 points29.9% ± 0.6 points30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6479.2% ± 2.5 points77.7% ± 1.1 points73.9% ± 0.2 points
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 645.0% ± 1.9 points3.8% ± 0.6 points4.1% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over94.9% ± 0.8 points94.4% ± 0.4 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over45.1% ± 1.6 points36.1% ± 0.7 points31.8% ± 0.2 points

Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.

VA projects fewer veterans here in 2035: about 32,000 on September 30, 2035, compared with 44,000 on September 30, 2026. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.

VA disability compensation in Middlesex County

VA reports 12,971 veterans in Middlesex County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent3,403
30 to 40 percent1,673
50 to 60 percent1,569
70 to 90 percent3,553
100 percent2,773

FY2019: 13,577 recipients. Change to FY2025: -606.

VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).

VA home loans in Middlesex County

In 2025, lenders reported 461 VA-backed home loans out of 29,149 home loans made in Middlesex County (1.6% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $645,000.

The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $962,550. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).

HMDA 2025 and FHFA 2026 sources.

When they served

The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 15,100, give or take 784) and post-9/11 only (about 6,810, give or take 740).

For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange guide; eligibility depends on your service and condition.

VA money in Middlesex County

VA reported about $309.4 million in compensation and pension spending and about $424.6 million in medical care spending in Middlesex County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

Call to confirm hours before you go.

The second-nearest medical center to Middlesex County is Jamaica Plain VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in Boston, MA, about 18 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The second-nearest Vet Center to Middlesex County is Boston Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Boston, MA, about 21 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The state registry lists Boston RO (station 301); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.

Veterans cemeteries and State Veterans Homes

Nearest open VA national cemetery

Massachusetts National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
Connery Avenue Bourne, MA 02532
508-563-7113

About 69.6 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery

Massachusetts State Veterans Cemetery - Winchendon (opens in a new tab)
111 Glenallen St Winchendon, MA 01475
978-297-9501

About 34.7 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules.

National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.

Cleanup and former military sites in Middlesex County

EPA Superfund National Priorities List

More EPA sites (10)

Formerly Used Defense Sites

More former defense sites (46)

Military branch is not listed in the USACE FY2024 property data.

These lists use site points within county boundaries. A site may extend into another county.

For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.

Veterans experiencing homelessness

On one night in January 2024, Massachusetts Balance of State CoC counted 72 veterans experiencing homelessness (57 sheltered, 15 unsheltered).

MA-516 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid). This Balance of State area covers communities outside separate local CoCs.

The HUD workbook reports 140 veterans for the 2019 comparison. This CoC includes areas that merged after 2019.

This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.

If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.

Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans' Hospital (opens in a new tab), 781-687-2000. Ask for the homeless coordinator.

Housing prevention and rehousing help serving Middlesex County

VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).

VA homeless programs (opens in a new tab)

Veterans treatment courts in Middlesex County

The National Treatment Court Resource Center lists 1 veterans treatment court in Middlesex County as of December 31, 2025.

These courts connect participating veterans involved in the justice system with treatment and support. Each court sets its own eligibility rules. National Treatment Court Resource Center maps (opens in a new tab).

Cities and towns in Middlesex County

  • Cambridge (city): about 118,796 residents
  • Lowell (city): about 118,368 residents
  • Newton (city): about 89,044 residents
  • Somerville (city): about 81,036 residents
  • Framingham (city): about 72,399 residents
More places (31)
  • Malden (city): about 65,906 residents
  • Waltham (city): about 64,902 residents
  • Medford (city): about 59,354 residents
  • Everett (city): about 50,045 residents
  • Arlington (unincorporated community): about 46,350 residents
  • Woburn (city): about 41,939 residents
  • Marlborough (city): about 41,647 residents
  • Watertown (city): about 35,543 residents
  • Lexington (unincorporated community): about 34,295 residents
  • Melrose (city): about 29,650 residents
  • Wakefield (unincorporated community): about 27,793 residents
  • Belmont (unincorporated community): about 27,175 residents
  • Burlington (unincorporated community): about 26,274 residents
  • Reading (unincorporated community): about 25,612 residents
  • Winchester (unincorporated community): about 23,406 residents
  • Stoneham (unincorporated community): about 23,355 residents
  • Wilmington (unincorporated community): about 23,336 residents
  • Hudson (unincorporated community): about 15,719 residents
  • Maynard (unincorporated community): about 10,712 residents
  • Pinehurst (unincorporated community): about 6,845 residents
  • Cochituate (unincorporated community): about 6,471 residents
  • West Concord (unincorporated community): about 5,876 residents
  • Hopkinton (unincorporated community): about 3,426 residents
  • Littleton Common (unincorporated community): about 3,289 residents
  • Ayer (unincorporated community): about 3,098 residents
  • Hanscom AFB (unincorporated community): about 2,110 residents
  • Pepperell (unincorporated community): about 1,971 residents
  • East Pepperell (unincorporated community): about 1,949 residents
  • Groton (unincorporated community): about 1,232 residents
  • Shirley (unincorporated community): about 1,146 residents
  • Townsend (unincorporated community): about 987 residents

Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.

Free tools and help

For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)

Massachusetts benefits

Qualifying Massachusetts veterans rated at least 100 percent can receive a $1,000 local property tax exemption, with higher amounts where adopted.

Massachusetts waives vehicle registration fees for qualifying veterans rated 100 percent or individually unemployable, with special plate, title, sales tax, and reinstatement exceptions.

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Robert Cerra

Attorney · Natick · MA · In your county

VA-accredited since 2020 · checked

VA accreditation number 48928

5.0 · 4 reviews

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Patricia Servaes

Claims agent · Sudbury · MA · In your county

VA-accredited since 2011 · checked

VA accreditation number 20796

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Margaret Matthews

Claims agent · Groton · MA · In your county

VA-accredited since 2009 · checked

VA accreditation number 14660

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Marc Levy

Attorney · Sudbury · MA · In your county

VA-accredited since 2025 · checked

VA accreditation number 59047

4.0 · 4 reviews · Firm rating

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