Town of

Newbury

Massachusetts
www.townofnewbury.org
12 Kent Way Suite 101 Byfield, MA 01922
info@townofnewbury.org
Phone: 978-465-0862

Town Administrator:

Tracy Blais

Select Board:

William DiMaio
Alicia Greco
Leslie Matthews
Dana Packer
Geoffrey Walker

Annual Town Meeting:

April 30, 2024
May, 4th Tuesday (the Selectmen may, in their discretion, vote to designate any other date in April or May to hold the Annual Town Meeting)

Municipal Election:

May 14, 2024
May, 2nd Tuesday

Demographics

Population6,701
Population Density287
Registered Voters5,635
Income Per Capita$77,926
EQV Per Capita$300,524
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate87.5%
Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units$745,700
Median Gross Rent$2,092
Total Households2,501
Average Household Size2.62

Municipal Finances

Residential Tax Rate$8.67
Commercial Tax Rate$8.67
Average Tax Bill$6,462
Total Expenditures$21,352,772
Total Tax Levy$19,220,829
State Aid$1,159,991
Local Receipts$2,018,000
Town Hall of Newbury

Town Hall

Wants you To KNOW

Settled in 1635, Newbury has three distinct areas, Old Town, Byfield, and Plum Island, and is valued by both residents and visitors for its historic rural character, agriculture, coastal environment, open space and natural resources.

Governance

Form of GovernmentSelect Board – Town Meeting
Incorporation Date1635
Chief Municipal OfficialTown Administrator
Policy BoardSelect Board
Size of Policy Board5
Legislative BodyOpen Town Meeting

Geography

CountyEssex
Area23.4 mi2
Public Roads67.9 mi
Regional Planning AgencyMerrimack Valley Planning Commission

Representation

U.S. Senate (statewide)

Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren

U.S. House

Seth Moulton

Mass. Senate

Bruce Tarr

Mass. House

Kristin Kassner
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