Town of

Wenham

Massachusetts
www.wenhamma.gov
138 Main St. Wenham, MA 01984

Phone: 978-468-5520

Town Administrator:

Stephen Poulos

Select Board:

Karen Anger
Gary Cheeseman
Peter Clay
Dierdre Pierotti
Ben Tymann

Annual Town Meeting:

April 6, 2024
April, 1st Saturday

Municipal Election:

April 11, 2024
Thursday following Town Meeting

Demographics

Population4,987
Population Density651
Registered Voters2,989
Income Per Capita$82,356
EQV Per Capita$202,645
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate87.4%
Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units$682,600
Total Households1,291
Average Household Size2.65

Municipal Finances

Residential Tax Rate$17.35
Commercial Tax Rate$17.35
Average Tax Bill$14,707
Total Expenditures$20,698,291
Total Tax Levy$19,784,103
State Aid$524,843
Local Receipts$2,192,708
CPA Year Enacted2005
CPA Surcharge3.0%
CPA ExemptionsLow income, first $100,000 - residential
Town Hall of Wenham

Town Hall

Wants you To KNOW

Wenham has retained much of its unique historic character and tranquil rural scenery, with farmlands, lakes, woodlands, old stone walls and winding tree-lined roads. Home to Gordon College, Wenham has an active, involved citizenry that balances protecting its history while planning for the future.

Governance

Form of GovernmentSelect Board – Town Meeting
Incorporation Date1643
Chief Municipal OfficialTown Administrator
Policy BoardSelect Board
Size of Policy Board5
Legislative BodyOpen Town Meeting

Geography

CountyEssex
Area7.7 mi2
Public Roads32.8 mi
Regional Planning AgencyMetropolitan Area Planning Council

Representation

U.S. Senate (statewide)

Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren

U.S. House

Seth Moulton

Mass. Senate

Bruce Tarr

Mass. House

Sally Kerans
Jerald Parisella
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