Town of
Freetown
Massachusetts
Phone: 508-644-2201
Interim Town Administrator:
Deborah PetteySelect Board:
Carlos Lopes
Trevor Matthews
Jared Zager
Annual Town Meeting:
June 3, 2024June, 1st Monday
Municipal Election:
April 1, 2024April, 1st Monday
Demographics
| Population | 9,202 | |
| Population Density | 267 | |
| Registered Voters | 6,871 | |
| Income Per Capita | $42,049 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $197,030 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 91% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $457,400 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,775 | |
| Total Households | 3,243 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.80 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $10.71 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $20.38 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $50,725,072 | |
| Total Expenditures | $27,562,474 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $26,092,830 | |
| State Aid | $2,544,002 | |
| Local Receipts | $3,073,000 |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Established in 1683, Freetown has two historic villages: Assonet and East Freetown. It is home to the Freetown-Fall River State Forest, the Assonet River, Long Pond, and great schools.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,683 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Board of Selectmen | |
| Size of Policy Board | 3 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Bristol | |
| Area | 34.5 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 107.8 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
Jake Auchincloss
Mass. Senate
Michael Rodrigues
Mass. House
Carole Fiola
Paul Schmid, III