Alternative Dispute Resolution is a mechanism by which different types of legal disputes are resolved through out-of-court processes like arbitration, and mediation as an alternative to civil litigation. ADR methods can be effective in reducing the time, money, and adversarial nature associated with traditional court-based proceedings.
Ashburnham is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts. At the 2000 census the town population was 5,546. It is home to Cushing Academy, a private preparatory school. For geographic and demographic information on the village of South Ashburnham, please see the article South Ashburnham, Massachusetts.