Town of

Ware

Massachusetts
www.townofware.com
126 Main St. Ware, MA 01082
info@townofware.com
Phone: 413-967-9648

Town Manager:

Stuart Beckley

Select Board:

Jack Cascio
John Desmond
Joshua Kusnierz
Terrance Smith
Nancy Talbot

Annual Town Meeting:

May 13, 2024
May, 2nd Monday

Municipal Election:

April 8, 2024
April, 2nd Monday

Demographics

Population10,178
Population Density296
Registered Voters7,177
Income Per Capita$26,022
EQV Per Capita$90,675
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate67.5%
Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units$213,800
Median Gross Rent$915
Total Households4,557
Average Household Size2.21

Municipal Finances

Residential Tax Rate$17.26
Commercial Tax Rate$17.26
Average Tax Bill$4,329
Total Expenditures$32,445,540
Total Tax Levy$16,918,992
State Aid$14,880,665
Local Receipts$2,842,763
Town Hall of Ware

Town Hall

Wants you To KNOW

Ware is a rural hub of 10,000 residents and 36 square miles bordering the Quabbin Reservoir. Its central location, commercial activity and unique rural beauty make this community an ideal place to live, work and visit.

Governance

Form of GovernmentSelect Board – Town Meeting
Incorporation Date1775
Chief Municipal OfficialTown Manager
Policy BoardBoard of Selectmen
Size of Policy Board5
Legislative BodyOpen Town Meeting

Geography

CountyHampshire
Area34.4 mi2
Public Roads116.4 mi
Regional Planning AgencyPioneer Valley Planning Commission

Representation

U.S. Senate (statewide)

Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren

U.S. House

Richard Neal

Mass. Senate

Peter J. Durant

Mass. House

Donald Berthiaume, Jr.
Todd Smola
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