Ashburnham

Massachusetts

www.ashburnham-ma.gov
32 Main St. Ashburnham, MA 01430-1241
[email protected]

Phone: 978-827-4100

Town Administrator:

Brian Doheny

Select Board:

Abby Arpano

Leo Janssens

Phil Papoojian

Annual Town Meeting:

May 7, 2024
May, 1st Tuesday

Municipal Election:

April 30, 2024
April, last Tuesday

Demographics

Population	6,341
Population Density	165
Registered Voters	4,856
Income Per Capita	$39,153
EQV Per Capita	$134,432
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate	93.6%
Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units	$333,200
Median Gross Rent	$1,895
Total Households	2,288
Average Household Size	2.68

Municipal Finances

Residential Tax Rate	$16.55
Commercial Tax Rate	$16.55
Average Tax Bill	$56,545,654
Total Expenditures	$17,865,730
Total Tax Levy	$16,139,602
State Aid	$1,200,124
Local Receipts	$1,487,500

Town Hall

Wants you To KNOW

Incorporated in 1756, Ashburnham is a quaint, charming rural town located on the Central New England Divide. Its undeveloped scenic landscapes are a living inspiration and provide enjoyment to all who live and visit here.

Governance

Form of Government	Select Board – Town Meeting
Incorporation Date	1,765
Chief Municipal Official	Town Administrator
Policy Board	Select Board
Size of Policy Board	3
Legislative Body	Open Town Meeting

Geography

County	Worcester
Area	38.4 mi²
Public Roads	97.6 mi
Regional Planning Agency	Montachusett Regional Planning Commission

Representation

U.S. Senate (statewide)

Edward J. Markey

Elizabeth Warren

U.S. House

Lori Trahan

Mass. Senate

Jo Comerford

Mass. House

Jonathan Zlotnik