Town of

Chesterfield

Massachusetts
www.townofchesterfieldma.com
422 Main Road P.O. Box 13 Chesterfield, MA 01012
townclerk@townofchesterfieldma.com
Phone: 413-296-4771

Town Administrator:

Brenda Lessard

Select Board:

Patricia Colson-Montgomery
Roger Fuller
Donald Willard

Annual Town Meeting:

May 13, 2024
May, 2nd Monday

Municipal Election:

May 6, 2024
May, 1st Monday

Demographics

Population1,178
Population Density38
Registered Voters975
Income Per Capita$22,602
EQV Per Capita$161,806
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate87.2%
Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units$271,300
Median Gross Rent$1,094
Total Households460
Average Household Size2.36

Municipal Finances

Residential Tax Rate$15.92
Commercial Tax Rate$15.92
Average Tax Bill$5,012
Total Expenditures$3,637,835
Total Tax Levy$3,330,601
State Aid$417,619
Local Receipts$254,945
Town Hall of Chesterfield

Town Hall

Wants you To KNOW

Located in the “hill towns” of western Massachusetts, Chesterfield is a quaint town along the Westfield River with many beautiful recreational spots for hiking, walking and bicycling. Home to the beautiful Chesterfield Gorge and Lake Damon, the town’s annual July 4th parade attracts thousands.

Governance

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

Geography

CountyHampshire
Area30.9 mi2
Public Roads58.3 mi
Regional Planning AgencyPioneer Valley Planning Commission

Representation

U.S. Senate (statewide)

Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren

U.S. House

James McGovern

Mass. Senate

Paul Mark

Mass. House

Lindsay Sabadosa
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