Town of
Ware
Massachusetts
Phone: 413-967-9648
Town Manager:
Stuart BeckleySelect Board:
Jack Cascio
John Desmond
Joshua Kusnierz
Terrance Smith
Nancy Talbot
Annual Town Meeting:
May 13, 2024May, 2nd Monday
Municipal Election:
April 8, 2024April, 2nd Monday
Demographics
| Population | 10,178 | |
| Population Density | 296 | |
| Registered Voters | 7,177 | |
| Income Per Capita | $26,022 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $90,675 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 70.2% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $248,800 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,014 | |
| Total Households | 4,707 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.16 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $17.26 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $17.26 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $43,294,329 | |
| Total Expenditures | $32,445,540 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $16,918,992 | |
| State Aid | $14,880,665 | |
| Local Receipts | $2,842,763 |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Ware is a rural hub of 10,000 residents and 36 square miles bordering the Quabbin Reservoir. Its central location, commercial activity and unique rural beauty make this community an ideal place to live, work and visit.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,775 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Manager | |
| Policy Board | Board of Selectmen | |
| Size of Policy Board | 5 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Hampshire | |
| Area | 34.4 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 116.4 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Pioneer Valley Planning Commission |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
Richard Neal
Mass. Senate
Peter J. Durant
Mass. House
Donald Berthiaume, Jr.
Todd Smola