Town of

West Newbury

Massachusetts
www.wnewbury.org
381 Main St. West Newbury, MA 01985
townmanager@wnewbury.org
Phone: 978-363-1100

Town Manager:

Angus Jennings

Select Board:

Richard Parker
Wendy Reed
Christopher Wile

Annual Town Meeting:

April 29, 2024
Monday preceding 1st Monday in May

Municipal Election:

May 6, 2024
May, 1st Monday

Demographics

Population4,544
Population Density338
Registered Voters3,700
Income Per Capita$77,798
EQV Per Capita$261,758
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate94.2%
Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units$726,300
Median Gross Rent$2,143
Total Households1,624
Average Household Size2.78

Municipal Finances

Residential Tax Rate$11.03
Commercial Tax Rate$11.03
Average Tax Bill$8,991
Total Expenditures$17,284,573
Total Tax Levy$15,336,589
State Aid$438,821
Local Receipts$1,389,494
CPA Year Enacted2006
CPA Surcharge3.0%
CPA ExemptionsLow income, first $100,000 - residential
Town Hall of West Newbury

Town Hall

Wants you To KNOW

West Newbury is well known for its rural charm with its many hills and farms. The town has two focal outdoor recreational areas, Mill Pond and Pipestave Hill, which offer walking and horseback riding trails.

Governance

Form of GovernmentSelect Board – Town Meeting
Incorporation Date1819
Chief Municipal OfficialTown Manager
Policy BoardSelect Board
Size of Policy Board3
Legislative BodyOpen Town Meeting

Geography

CountyEssex
Area13.5 mi2
Public Roads52.2 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

Adrianne Ramos
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