The commonwealth of massachusetts purchased land in rutland, mass., in 1903 to build the rutland prison camp, a place where petty criminals and drunkards would serve their punishment.. Rutland is approximately 13 miles (21 km) northwest of worcester, 52 miles (84 km) west of boston, and 181 miles (291 km) northeast of new york city.
About 2 years ago, rutland's historic weights & measures cabinet was moved from the basement of town hall into the wood house.. The decision has been met with backlash in.