Rent a Room at The Center

Host your next meeting, celebration, or community event in Duxbury’s newest gathering space.

Questions? Contact Joanne Moore →

Host Your Event at The Center

The Center offers a variety of bright, welcoming spaces available to rent for private events, community gatherings, meetings, and celebrations. From an intimate meeting in the Card Room to a full celebration in the Ellison Room, our facility can accommodate groups of nearly any size.

Available spaces include the Ellison Room (which can be rented as a whole or split into two sides), a second-floor Large Classroom and Patio, the Walker, Weyerhaeuser, and McCluskey Rooms, both Fitness Studios, and smaller spaces including the Foyer, Library, and Card Room.

Rental Rates

Large Spaces

Space	Rate
Ellison Room — entire space	$600
Ellison Room — large side	$350
Ellison Room — small side	$250
Large Classroom (2nd floor)	$350
Second Floor Patio	$350

Additional time beyond four hours: $100 per hour.

Small Spaces

Space	Rate
Walker, Weyerhaeuser & McCluskey Rooms; Fitness 1 & 2	$125
Foyer, Library & Card Room	$50

Additional time beyond four hours: $50 per hour.

Staffing Requirement

All rentals require a Center staff member to be present. A $300 fee covers up to six hours of staff overtime.

Town Committees & Nonprofits

Town committees and community nonprofit organizations are not charged a room rental fee. Any required staff overtime must still be covered by the renter.

Optional Add-Ons

Item	Rate
Custodial fee (all rentals)	$300
Linens (per tablecloth)	$4
Coffee (per carafe)	$40
Kitchen help / dishwasher use	$75
Balloons (refundable deposit, separate check)	$100

Linens must be ordered at least two weeks prior to your event.

Serving Alcohol at Your Event

A liquor license may be granted only for nonprofit fundraising rentals. Liquor licenses are not available for general room rentals.

Nonprofit organizations interested in serving alcohol at a fundraising event must complete the following steps:

Apply for a one-day liquor license through the Select Board Office. There is no charge for this application.
Obtain at least $1 million in general liability insurance for use of Town property.
Obtain at least $1 million in liquor liability insurance. If a private caterer manages the event and already carries liquor liability insurance, the nonprofit may not need a separate policy.
Submit certificates of insurance for both general liability and liquor liability to the Select Board Office prior to the event.
Ensure that all bartenders working the event are TIPS certified.
Receive approval from Police, Fire, and Inspectional Services. The Select Board must review all requests and issue the license before the event may take place.

Please allow three to four weeks for the liquor license process. If alcohol will be served at your event, contact the Select Board Office as early as possible.

⚠ Holding an event with alcohol without the proper license can result in serious legal consequences for the individuals involved.

Additional Rules for Use

Any organization requesting to use The Center must complete a rental application. Applications are available at The Center or online (see download link below).
Renters are responsible for reimbursing the Town of Duxbury for any damage or additional costs resulting from their use of the facility. The space is inspected after each rental, and renters are billed for any damage, broken fixtures or furniture, or excessive cleaning required.
Alcohol is prohibited on the premises unless the applicant represents a nonprofit organization and has received prior approval from the Select Board for a one-day liquor license.

Ready to Reserve Your Space?

Complete the rental application and return it to The Center to begin the booking process.

Questions? Contact us

Joanne Moore
(781) 934-5774, ext. 5700
JoanneMoore@duxbury-ma.gov