Town of
Harvard
Massachusetts
Phone: 978-456-4100
Town Administrator:
Dan NasonSelect Board:
Don Ludwig
Rich Maiore
Kara Minar
Charles Oliver
SusanMary Redinger
Annual Town Meeting:
April 6, 2024determined by the Select Board, between February through June
Municipal Election:
April 9, 2024same day as Town Meeting
Demographics
| Population | 6,844 | |
| Population Density | 259 | |
| Registered Voters | 4,592 | |
| Income Per Capita | $73,389 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $209,527 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 92.3% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $696,000 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,455 | |
| Total Households | 1,965 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.96 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $16.61 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $16.60 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $1,283,312,833 | |
| Total Expenditures | $30,037,850 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $26,371,298 | |
| State Aid | $4,310,611 | |
| Local Receipts | $1,671,354 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,001 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 1.101.10% |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
On the eastern edge of Worcester County, Harvard is a semi-rural town with sweeping views, an award-winning school system, multiple orchards, a scenic Town Center, and abundant open space. It’s a civic-minded community — more than 90% of registered voters participated in the 2020 presidential election!
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,732 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 5 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Worcester | |
| Area | 26.4 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 79.9 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
James Eldridge
Mass. House
Danillo Sena