Town of

Leverett

Massachusetts
www.leverett.ma.us
9 Montague Road Leverett, MA 01054
townadministrator@leverett.ma.us
Phone: 413-548-9150

Town Administrator:

Marjorie McGinnis

Select Board:

Melissa Colbert
Patricia Duffy
Thomas Hankinson

Annual Town Meeting:

April 27, 2024
Saturday between April 15 - May 30, decided by Selectboard before Oct 1 of previous year

Municipal Election:

April 27, 2024
election takes place at Town Meeting

Demographics

Population1,862
Population Density82
Registered Voters1,518
Income Per Capita$55,550
EQV Per Capita$181,837
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate88%
Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units$364,600
Median Gross Rent$1,453
Total Households708
Average Household Size2.51

Municipal Finances

Residential Tax Rate$16.02
Commercial Tax Rate$16.02
Average Tax Bill$6,662
Total Expenditures$6,659,504
Total Tax Levy$5,970,196
State Aid$823,395
Local Receipts$357,650
CPA Year Enacted2002
CPA Surcharge3.0%
CPA ExemptionsLow income, first $100,000 - residential
Town Hall of Leverett

Town Hall

Wants you To KNOW

Leverett was founded in 1774 when it separated from Sunderland. The town is named for John Leverett, an early governor of Massachusetts, who stood strongly against religious persecution and British rule. It’s a town rich in history and natural resources.

Governance

Form of GovernmentSelect Board – Town Meeting
Incorporation Date1774
Chief Municipal OfficialTown Administrator
Policy BoardSelect Board
Size of Policy Board3
Legislative BodyOpen Town Meeting

Geography

CountyFranklin
Area22.8 mi2
Public Roads42 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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