Town of

Bernardston

Massachusetts
www.townofbernardston.org
P.O. Box 504, 38 Church St. Bernardston, MA 01337
bos@townofbernardston.org
Phone: 413-648-5401

Town Coordinator:

Louis Bordeaux

Select Board:

Ken Bordewieck
Stanley Garland
Brian Keir

Annual Town Meeting:

no formula; held by June 30

Municipal Election:

May 1, 2023
May, 1st Monday

Demographics

Population2,102
Population Density90
Registered Voters1,743
Income Per Capita$31,594
EQV Per Capita$118,138
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate80%
Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units$254,500
Median Gross Rent$890
Total Households838
Average Household Size2.48

Municipal Finances

Residential Tax Rate$17.20
Commercial Tax Rate$17.20
Average Tax Bill$4,673
Total Expenditures$5,094,249
Total Tax Levy$4,730,079
State Aid$367,208
Local Receipts$339,500
Town Hall of Bernardston

Town Hall

Wants you To KNOW

Bordering Vermont, Bernardston is easily accessible from two state routes (5 or 10) or Interstate 91. Bernardston is a Green Community and a Right to Farm Community. Recreational opportunities for all ages add to Bernardston's rural charm.

Governance

Form of GovernmentSelect Board – Town Meeting
Incorporation Date1762
Chief Municipal OfficialTown Coordinator
Policy BoardSelect Board
Size of Policy Board3
Legislative BodyOpen Town Meeting

Geography

CountyFranklin
Area23.4 mi2
Public Roads57 mi
Regional Planning AgencyFranklin Regional Council of Governments

Representation

U.S. Senate (statewide)

Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren

U.S. House

James McGovern

Mass. Senate

Jo Comerford

Mass. House

Natalie Blais
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