Town of
Phillipston
Massachusetts
Phone: 978-249-6828
Board of Selectmen Chair:
Bernard MalouinSelect Board:
Gerard Fandreyer
Nicole Gough
Bernard Malouin
Annual Town Meeting:
May 8, 2024May, 1st Wednesday after 1st Monday
Municipal Election:
May 20, 2024May, 3rd Monday
Demographics
| Population | 1,720 | |
| Population Density | 71 | |
| Registered Voters | 1,325 | |
| Income Per Capita | $35,381 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $154,481 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 91.2% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $313,100 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,143 | |
| Total Households | 703 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.73 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $12.84 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $12.84 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $42,064,206 | |
| Total Expenditures | $4,253,677 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $3,937,163 | |
| State Aid | $293,694 | |
| Local Receipts | $487,150 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,007 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 33.0% | |
| CPA Exemptions | Low income, first $100,000 - residentialLow income, first $100,000 - residential |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
The town of Phillipston is a unique rural community offering natural tranquility and easy access to Route 2 and retail and food establishments along Route 2A. A forward-thinking, quaint town, it supports small farms, wildlife, and conservation.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,786 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Chief Administrative Officer | |
| Policy Board | Board of Selectmen | |
| Size of Policy Board | 3 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Worcester | |
| Area | 24.3 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 53.2 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Montachusett Regional Planning Commission |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
James McGovern
Mass. Senate
Peter J. Durant
Mass. House
Susannah Whipps