Town of

Townsend

Massachusetts
www.townsendma.gov
272 Main St. Townsend, MA 01469
selectmen@townsendma.gov
Phone: 978-597-1700

Town Administrator:

Nelson Mui

Select Board:

Theresa Morse
Vacant Seat
Joseph Shank

Annual Town Meeting:

May 7, 2024
May, 1st Tuesday

Municipal Election:

April 22, 2024
April, 4th Monday

Demographics

Population8,983
Population Density274
Registered Voters6,830
Income Per Capita$40,552
EQV Per Capita$130,948
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$15.26
Commercial Tax Rate$15.26
Average Tax Bill$5,922
Total Expenditures$25,119,026
Total Tax Levy$20,319,488
State Aid$1,947,798
Local Receipts$1,497,000
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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