The city of Palmer is an American city in Hampden County, Massachusetts. Palmer comprises four distinct villages: Depot Village (named after Union Station's ornaments designed by architect Henry Hobson Richardson), Thorndike, Three Rivers, and Bondsville.
The town developed in the 18th century, and in the 19th century, two railway lines and a trolleybus line allowed for population growth. These days each village has its own post office and fire department (except Thorndike).
Old Mill Pond Elementary School (grades K ā 5) and Palmer High School (grades 6ā12) serve the Palmer community. Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School, which covers grades 9 through 12, is located in Palmer.