Town of

Petersham

Massachusetts
www.townofpetersham.org/
3 South Main St. P.O. Box 486 Petersham, MA 01366
petershambosoffice@gmail.com
Phone: 978-724-3353

Select Board Chair:

Susan Dougherty

Select Board:

Joshua Cayea
Susan Dougherty
Deborah Poodry

Annual Town Meeting:

June 3, 2024
June, 1st Monday

Municipal Election:

March 18, 2024
March, 1st Monday

Demographics

Population1,188
Population Density22
Registered Voters1,045
Income Per Capita$40,581
EQV Per Capita$160,513
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate90.2%
Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units$346,000
Median Gross Rent$1,223
Total Households461
Average Household Size2.39

Municipal Finances

Residential Tax Rate$15.79
Commercial Tax Rate$15.79
Average Tax Bill$5,074
Total Expenditures$4,476,361
Total Tax Levy$3,231,600
State Aid$1,070,489
Local Receipts$813,600
Town Hall of Petersham

Town Hall

Wants you To KNOW

Originally named Nichewaug by indigenous residents, Petersham appreciates quiet, small-town life; supports a strong school system and regional businesses; endeavors to preserve the environment for today and future generations; and enjoys a vibrant cultural life bolstered by volunteerism.

Governance

Form of GovernmentSelect Board – Town Meeting
Incorporation Date1754
Chief Municipal OfficialAdministrative Coordinator
Policy BoardSelect Board
Size of Policy Board3
Legislative BodyOpen Town Meeting

Geography

CountyWorcester
Area54.2 mi2
Public Roads79.3 mi
Regional Planning AgencyMontachusett Regional Planning Commission

Representation

U.S. Senate (statewide)

Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren

U.S. House

James McGovern

Mass. Senate

Jo Comerford

Mass. House

Aaron Saunders
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