Town of

Manchester By The Sea

Massachusetts
www.manchester.ma.us
10 Central St. Manchester, MA 01930
PowersD@manchester.ma.us
Phone: 978-526-2000

Town Administrator:

Gregory Federspiel

Select Board:

Catherine Bilotta
Ann Harrison
Becky Jaques
John Round
Brian Sollosy

Annual Town Meeting:

April 24, 2024
April, 1st Monday

Municipal Election:

May 21, 2024
May, 3rd Tuesday

Demographics

Population5,363
Population Density581
Registered Voters4,287
Income Per Capita$158,051
EQV Per Capita$553,729
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate75.7%
Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units$881,500
Median Gross Rent$1,725
Total Households2,080
Average Household Size2.58

Municipal Finances

Residential Tax Rate$10.43
Commercial Tax Rate$10.43
Average Tax Bill$14,603
Total Expenditures$32,678,728
Total Tax Levy$30,972,687
State Aid$277,550
Local Receipts$2,556,880
CPA Year Enacted2005
CPA Surcharge1.5%
CPA ExemptionsLow income, first $100,000 - residential

Town Hall

Wants you To KNOW

The town of Manchester-by-the-Sea is a historic seaside community founded in 1645 and located approximately 30 miles north of Boston on Cape Ann. Manchester is best known for its beautiful beaches, harbors and quaint downtown.

Governance

Form of GovernmentSelect Board – Town Meeting
Incorporation Date1645
Chief Municipal OfficialTown Administrator
Policy BoardBoard of Selectmen
Size of Policy Board5
Legislative BodyOpen Town Meeting

Geography

CountyEssex
Area9.2 mi2
Public Roads38.4 mi
Regional Planning AgencyMetropolitan Area Planning Council

Representation

U.S. Senate (statewide)

Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren

U.S. House

Seth Moulton

Mass. Senate

Bruce Tarr

Mass. House

Ann-Margaret Ferrante
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