Town of
Dartmouth
Massachusetts
Phone: 508-910-1800
Co-Interim Town Administrators:
Chris Vitale & Gary CarreiroSelect Board:
Heidi Brooks
Shawn McDonald
Stanley Mickelson
Christopher O'Neil
David Tatelbaum
Annual Town Meeting:
June 4, 2024June, 1st Tuesday
Municipal Election:
April 2, 2024April, 1st Tuesday
Demographics
| Population | 34,005 | |
| Population Density | 558 | |
| Registered Voters | 23,639 | |
| Income Per Capita | $41,898 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $199,939 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 76.8% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $427,100 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,348 | |
| Total Households | 11,718 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.43 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $8.78 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $17.62 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $46,094,609 | |
| Total Expenditures | $96,294,472 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $72,489,826 | |
| State Aid | $16,666,067 | |
| Local Receipts | $9,349,718 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,002 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 1.501.50% | |
| CPA Exemptions | First $100,000 - residentialFirst $100,000 - residential |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Dartmouth contains approximately 47 miles of beautiful coastline, Padanaram Harbor, historic rural landscapes, farms and conservation land, as well as all of the modern conveniences expected in a first-rate regional commercial center and university town.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,664 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 5 | |
| Legislative Body | Representative Town Meeting | |
| Size of Representative Town Meeting | 297 |
Geography
| County | Bristol | |
| Area | 60.9 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 225.5 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
William Keating
Mass. Senate
Mark Montigny
Mass. House
Christopher Markey