Town of
Sunderland
Massachusetts
Phone: 413-665-1441
Interim Town Administrator:
Margaret NartowiczSelect Board:
Christyl Drake-Tremblay
Dan Murphy
Nathaniel Waring
Annual Town Meeting:
April 26, 2024April, last Friday
Municipal Election:
May 4, 2024May, 1st Saturday
Demographics
| Population | 3,662 | |
| Population Density | 257 | |
| Registered Voters | 2,328 | |
| Income Per Capita | $31,406 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $125,135 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 42.4% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $383,900 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,551 | |
| Total Households | 1,765 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.04 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $12.80 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $12.80 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $48,834,883 | |
| Total Expenditures | $8,724,948 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $6,699,630 | |
| State Aid | $2,191,624 | |
| Local Receipts | $676,532 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,010 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 33.0% | |
| CPA Exemptions | Low income, first $100,000 - residentialLow income, first $100,000 - residential |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Incorporated in 1718, the town of Sunderland is located in Franklin County. At 14.78 square miles, and with a 2020 census population of 3,663, the town remains an agricultural and bedroom community.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,718 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 3 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Franklin | |
| Area | 14.2 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 45.2 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
Natalie Blais