Town of

Swansea

Massachusetts
www.swanseama.gov
81 Main St. Swansea, MA 02777
jhelley@swanseama.gov
Phone: 508-678-2981

Town Administrator:

Mallory Aronstein

Select Board:

Michael Beaudette
Steven Kitchin
Robert Medeiros

Annual Town Meeting:

May 20, 2024
May, 3rd Monday

Municipal Election:

April 8, 2024
April, 2nd Monday

Demographics

Population17,259
Population Density761
Registered Voters12,816
Income Per Capita$38,064
EQV Per Capita$159,438
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate87.1%
Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units$392,800
Median Gross Rent$1,279
Total Households6,809
Average Household Size2.49

Municipal Finances

Residential Tax Rate$12.05
Commercial Tax Rate$19.14
Average Tax Bill$4,736
Total Expenditures$46,721,375
Total Tax Levy$38,310,914
State Aid$12,524,630
Local Receipts$2,361,250
CPA Year Enacted2008
CPA Surcharge1.5%
CPA ExemptionsLow income, first $100,000 - residential
Town Hall of Swansea

Town Hall

Wants you To KNOW

This quintessential destination for adventure seekers, Swansea is brimming with outdoor activities and offers 5 miles of coastline and historic trailways. History buffs can stroll Main Street to view turn-of-the-century architecture.

Governance

Form of GovernmentSelect Board – Town Meeting
Incorporation Date1667
Chief Municipal OfficialTown Administrator
Policy BoardBoard of Selectmen
Size of Policy Board3
Legislative BodyOpen Town Meeting

Geography

CountyBristol
Area22.7 mi2
Public Roads124 mi
Regional Planning AgencySoutheastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District

Representation

U.S. Senate (statewide)

Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren

U.S. House

Jake Auchincloss

Mass. Senate

Michael Rodrigues

Mass. House

Patricia Haddad
Steven Howitt
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