New Boston, Michigan


New Boston is an unincorporated community in Huron Charter Township, Wayne County, in the U.S. state of Michigan.
New Boston's assets include open land and three major metro parks in the area: Huron, Oakwoods, and Willow. Huron Township includes three separate communities: the largest community is New Boston; south of New Boston, Willow and Waltz are smaller, newer communities being developed with new subdivisions. The Huron River runs just south of downtown New Boston. Huron Township is just south of Romulus, and is just west of Flat Rock.

History

New Boston was first settled in 1827 and was originally called "Catville" after the initials of the proprietor, C. A. Trowbridge. It received a post office with that name in 1860. On March 20, 1868, it was renamed New Boston, after Boston, Massachusetts.
New Boston is home to Gibbs Sweet Station which announced its closure on April 5, 2019, McNasty's Saloon, Tony's Coney Island & Grill. On June 1, 2017, the Waltz Road-Huron River Bridge leading into town was closed for repairs. However, on August 23, 2017, the Department of Public Services declared the 93-year-old bridge would be replaced rather than repaired. The bridge reopened on June 3, 2019. New Boston frequently hosts Applefest every October, which includes a parade, various shopping booths, catered food, and live entertainment. Huron High School is also located in the area.

Transportation

passes through the middle of the community with three exits providing easy access. Exits off I-275 are Sibley, South Huron, and Will-Carleton roads, the latter being the southern-most exit. In addition, New Boston has close proximity to Detroit Metro Airport, and easy access to I-275 and I-94.