Town of

Somerset

Massachusetts
www.townofsomerset.org
140 Wood St. Somerset, MA 02726

Phone: 508-646-2800

Town Administrator:

Mark Ullucci

Select Board:

Allen Smith
Jamison Souza
Jacob Vaught

Annual Town Meeting:

May 20, 2024
May, 3rd Monday

Municipal Election:

April 8, 2024
April, 2nd Monday

Demographics

Population18,250
Population Density2,310
Registered Voters13,869
Income Per Capita$35,430
EQV Per Capita$155,938
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate83.9%
Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units$316,600
Median Gross Rent$1,216
Total Households7,248
Average Household Size2.49

Municipal Finances

Residential Tax Rate$12.68
Commercial Tax Rate$25.36
Average Tax Bill$4,966
Total Expenditures$58,265,047
Total Tax Levy$44,399,889
State Aid$12,636,212
Local Receipts$5,273,230
CPA Year Enacted2012
CPA Surcharge1.0%
CPA ExemptionsLow income, first $100,000 - residential
Town Hall of Somerset

Town Hall

Wants you To KNOW

Somerset is a suburban community in Bristol County located in Southeastern Massachusetts. Incorporated in 1790, the town has a rich and colorful heritage dating back to colonial days.

Governance

Form of GovernmentSelect Board – Town Meeting
Incorporation Date1790
Chief Municipal OfficialTown Administrator
Policy BoardBoard of Selectmen
Size of Policy Board3
Legislative BodyOpen Town Meeting

Geography

CountyBristol
Area7.9 mi2
Public Roads99.8 mi
Regional Planning AgencySoutheastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District

Representation

U.S. Senate (statewide)

Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren

U.S. House

Jake Auchincloss

Mass. Senate

Michael Rodrigues

Mass. House

Patricia Haddad
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