Town of

Buckland

Massachusetts
www.town.buckland.ma.us
17 State St. Buckland, MA 01370

Phone: 413-625-6330

Town Administrator:

Heather Butler

Select Board:

Joan Christine Livingston
Clinton Phillips
Lawrence Wells

Annual Town Meeting:

May 6, 2023
May, 1st Saturday

Municipal Election:

June 6, 2023
June, 1st Tuesday after the 1st Monday

Demographics

Population1,816
Population Density92
Registered Voters1,391
Income Per Capita$24,544
EQV Per Capita$130,011
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate72.2%
Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units$252,200
Median Gross Rent$852
Total Households886
Average Household Size2.35

Municipal Finances

Residential Tax Rate$16.78
Commercial Tax Rate$16.78
Average Tax Bill$4,673
Total Expenditures$4,793,713
Total Tax Levy$4,501,336
State Aid$393,605
Local Receipts$207,250
Town Hall of Buckland

Town Hall

Wants you To KNOW

Established in 1779, Buckland is a quaint town that prides itself on the beautiful landscapes and farms that surround the downtown village, where you can take a leisurely stroll along the picturesque Bridge of Flowers.

Governance

Form of GovernmentSelect Board – Town Meeting
Incorporation Date1779
Chief Municipal OfficialTown Administrator
Policy BoardSelect Board
Size of Policy Board3
Legislative BodyOpen Town Meeting

Geography

CountyFranklin
Area19.7 mi2
Public Roads50.1 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

Paul Mark

Mass. House

Natalie Blais
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