
City officials joined members of the Marlborough Regional and Corridor 9/495 Regional chambers of commerce in welcoming Pleasant Hill Retirement Community on Thursday, Jan. 16. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan)
MARLBOROUGH – The region’s latest over-55 retirement community offers a combination of comfort and amenities.
“They’ve thought of everything,” said Mayor J. Christian Dumais, who presented a citation to Pleasant Hill staff. “I took a tour and asked where I could sign up.”
Opened on Oct. 1, 2024, after two years of construction, Pleasant Hill Retirement Community at 96 Crowley Drive held its official ribbon-cutting on Thursday, Jan. 16.
Local officials praised Pleasant Hill’s features, which include a fitness center, bank, general store (located in the building’s “Main Street”), a 150-seat theater and resident travel program.

Pleasant Hill Retirement Community on Crowley Drive includes a “Main Street” with a salon, fitness center, general store and bank. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan)
“I’ve spoken to the residents, and I’ve heard nothing but glowing comments,” said state Rep. Carmine Gentile. “It’s a great place to live.”
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Several residents wore red roses to signify their status as charter members – the ones who moved in when Pleasant Hill opened.
Patricia Palmer came from a sister facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to be closer to her family, as did Sandra Reynolds, who moved to Marlborough from Bristol, Rhode Island.
Both were having lunch in the facility’s full-service dining area. Meals are included in the rent, along with utilities and weekly housekeeping.
“It’s been great getting to know everyone,” said Kayla Hilman, a member of the dining staff.
Pleasant Hill has 128 one- and two-bedroom apartment units. The community is close to Fort Meadow Reservoir and the Assabet River Rail Trail.
For information, visit www.PleasantHillRetirement.com, or call 774-843-8079.

Pleasant Hill Retirement Community on Crowley Drive features a variety of dining options for its residents. (Photo/Maureen Sullivan)