This Westborough Training FAQ section contains the following information:
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Our New England training center is located in Westborough, MA. Westborough just under 40 miles from Boston's Logan Airport (45-55 min. by car.)
We hold our classes at our newly renovated training facility located at:
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1900 West Park Drive
Suite 280
Westborough, MA 01581
tel. (508) 983-1400
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There is no shortage of places to stay local to our Westborough training facility. Below are several area hotels that are within minutes from the center:
Generally speaking, yes.
Westborough does have bus service in town, there are plenty of taxis, and
many of the local hotels do have shuttle service to/from the training center and
local shopping areas. There are several airport limo services to get you to and from the airport as well.
Follow signs to the Ted Williams Tunnel to Route 90 West (Mass Turnpike).
Take Mass Pike West (Route 90) to Route 495 North (Exit 11A).
From Route 495 North, take Exit 23B onto Route 9 West (2nd Route 9 exit). Follow directions below.
Take Route 290 East to Route 495 South.
From Route 495 South, take Exit 23B onto Route 9 West (1st Route 9 exit). Follow directions below.
Take Route 290 East to Route 495 South.
From Route 495 South, take Exit 23B onto Route 9 West (1st Route 9 exit). Follow directions below.
Take Route 495 North to Exit 23B onto Route 9 West (2nd Route 9 exit). Follow directions below.
The T.F. Green airport in Providence, RI is an attractive alternative to Logan Airport in Boston.
The airport itself is easy to navigate and tends to be less busy than Logan.
However it is a solid 1 hr. 10 min. ride so
it will take you a bit longer to / from the Training Center.
Another alternative to Logan Airport is
Manchester Boston Regional Airport (MHT). The journey will take about an 1 hr and 10 min.
Take the first exit off Rte. 9 West onto Computer Dr./Research Dr. Take a left at the first traffic signal
onto Computer Dr. At the next traffic signal, take a left onto Research Dr. Pass University of Phoenix and National Grid on
your right, and enter Westborough Office Park on West Park Drive. Go ½ mile, 1900 is on your right. We are located in suite 280
on the second floor, to the right of the stairs or to the left as you exit the elevator.
Our Westborough location offers abundant free parking directly around the building.
We will provide computers for the class as well as all writing materials so you do not need to bring those. You may want to bring your own laptop if you wish to work in the evenings. Hot drinks, sodas and cookies will be provided during the training. You are free to make your own arrangements for lunch.
Our training computers have access to the internet for use during breaks, but our training network may not accommodate your requirements to VPN into your corporate network. If you need internet access to your corporate network, you should ensure that your hotel has a suitable internet connection.
Absolutely! During the System Overview course, Thursday is generally a day where training can finish a little early and is a good day for a trek into Boston. Boston is a historic city with lots to see and a seemingly endless list of excellent restaurants and pubs.
New England is famous . . . or perhaps infamous for its changeable weather. This is the birthplace of "if you don't like the weather, wait a few minutes". It's best to
check for forecast conditions prior to your arrival.