Town of
Erving
Massachusetts
Phone: 413-422-2800
Town Administrator:
Bryan SmithSelect Board:
Scott Bastarache
James Loynd
Jacob Smith
Annual Town Meeting:
May 8, 2024May, 1st Wednesday
Municipal Election:
May 6, 2024May, 1st Monday
Demographics
| Population | 1,667 | |
| Population Density | 121 | |
| Registered Voters | 1,201 | |
| Income Per Capita | $27,367 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $581,838 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 78% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $233,300 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $945 | |
| Total Households | 677 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.41 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $8 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $13.14 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $19,071,907 | |
| Total Expenditures | $10,585,948 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $12,075,783 | |
| State Aid | $686,878 | |
| Local Receipts | $342,864 |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Distinctly known as the last Franklin County town to be incorporated, Erving is a mix of residential homes, small and large businesses, restaurants, recreational and tourist destinations, and large tracts of open farmland and forest.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,838 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 3 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Franklin | |
| Area | 13.8 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 38.3 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Franklin Regional Council of Governments |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
James McGovern
Mass. Senate
Jo Comerford
Mass. House
Susannah Whipps