Dudley, town (1990 pop. 9,540), Worcester co., S Mass., 17 mi/27 km SSW of Worcester, near Conn. border; 42°04'N 71°57'W. Eyewear, furniture, woolens, paper. Has Nichols Col. Quinebaug R. skirts township. Settled 1714, inc. 1732. Includes Merino Village and Perryville.