Town of

Townsend

Massachusetts
www.townsendma.gov
272 Main St. Townsend, MA 01469
[email protected]
Phone: 978-597-1700

Town Administrator:

Nelson Mui

Select Board:

Valerie Goodrich
Veronica Kell
Laura Shifrin

Annual Town Meeting:

May 6, 2025
May, 1st Tuesday

Municipal Election:

April 28, 2025
April, 4th Monday

Demographics

Population9,004
Population Density275
Registered Voters7,219
Income Per Capita$42,197
EQV Per Capita$166,485
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate84%
Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units$366,600
Median Gross Rent$1,256
Total Households3,504
Average Household Size2.59

Municipal Finances

Residential Tax Rate$14.52
Commercial Tax Rate$14.52
Average Tax Bill$6,279
Total Expenditures$26,155,644
Total Tax Levy$21,678,623
State Aid$2,096,202
Local Receipts$2,538,632
Town Hall of Townsend

Town Hall

Wants you To KNOW

Nestled in the forested hills of Middlesex County and clear headwaters of the Squannacook River, Townsend boasts a rich history, vibrant community, and wealth of outdoor beauty, including 70-plus miles of recreational trails.

Governance

Form of GovernmentSelect Board – Town Meeting
Incorporation Date1732
Chief Municipal OfficialTown Administrator
Policy BoardBoard of Selectmen
Size of Policy Board3
Legislative BodyOpen Town Meeting

Geography

CountyMiddlesex
Area32.8 mi2
Public Roads94.3 mi
Regional Planning AgencyMontachusett Regional Planning Commission

Representation

U.S. Senate (statewide)

Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren

U.S. House

Lori Trahan

Mass. Senate

John Cronin

Mass. House

Margaret Scarsdale
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