Town of

West Springfield

Massachusetts
www.townofwestspringfield.org
26 Central St. West Springfield, MA 01089

Phone: 413-495-1891

Mayor:

William Reichelt

Municipal Election:

November 4, 2025
Nov., 1st Tuesday following 1st Monday (odd years)

Town Council:

Brian Clune
Frederick Connor
Anthony DiStefano
William Forfa
Brian Griffin
Michael LaFlamme
Daniel O'Brien
Sean Powers
Jaime Smith

Demographics

Population28,629
Population Density1,713
Registered Voters18,952
Income Per Capita$32,640
EQV Per Capita$115,354
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate56.8%
Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units$294,400
Median Gross Rent$1,038
Total Households12,691
Average Household Size2.26

Municipal Finances

Residential Tax Rate$15.54
Commercial Tax Rate$30.58
Average Tax Bill$4,478
Total Expenditures$97,233,166
Total Tax Levy$68,385,544
State Aid$41,096,416
Local Receipts$7,257,321
CPA Year Enacted2008
CPA Surcharge1.0%
CPA ExemptionsLow income, first $100,000 - residential, first $100,000 - commercial
Town Hall of West Springfield

Town Hall

Wants you To KNOW

Incorporated in 1774, West Springfield is a culturally diverse city located in Hampden County, which is known as the “Crossroads of New England” and home to New England’s largest agricultural fair, The Big E.

Governance

Form of GovernmentMayor – Council
Incorporation Date1774
Chief Municipal OfficialMayor
Legislative BodyTown Council
Size of Council9
Length of Mayoral Term (years)4

Geography

CountyHampden
Area16.7 mi2
Public Roads145.8 mi
Regional Planning AgencyPioneer Valley Planning Commission

Representation

U.S. Senate (statewide)

Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren

U.S. House

Richard Neal

Mass. Senate

John Velis

Mass. House

Michael Finn
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