Town of

Palmer

Massachusetts
www.townofpalmer.com
4417 Main St. Palmer, MA 01069
shermanson@townofpalmer.com
Phone: 413-283-2600

Town Manager:

Brad Brothers

Municipal Election:

June 11, 2024
June, 2nd Tuesday

Town Council:

Barbara Barry
Mark Caci
Philip Hebert
Robert Lavoie
Matthew Lemieux
Jessica Sizer
Karl Williams

Demographics

Population12,372
Population Density392
Registered Voters8,920
Income Per Capita$28,908
EQV Per Capita$91,433
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate73%
Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units$208,500
Median Gross Rent$977
Total Households5,207
Average Household Size2.38

Municipal Finances

Residential Tax Rate$17.93
Commercial Tax Rate$17.93
Average Tax Bill$4,448
Total Expenditures$37,490,632
Total Tax Levy$22,355,949
State Aid$14,035,511
Local Receipts$5,884,925
Town Hall of Palmer

Town Hall

Wants you To KNOW

Known as the “Town of Seven Railroads,” the railroad industry was essential in Palmer’s early industrial development, increasing residency and creating jobs and businesses in the community.

Governance

Form of GovernmentCouncil – Manager
Incorporation Date1775
Chief Municipal OfficialTown Manager
Legislative BodyTown Council
Size of Council7

Geography

CountyHampden
Area31.6 mi2
Public Roads118.1 mi
Regional Planning AgencyPioneer Valley Planning Commission

Representation

U.S. Senate (statewide)

Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren

U.S. House

Richard Neal

Mass. Senate

Jacob Oliveira

Mass. House

Todd Smola
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