Town of
Adams
Massachusetts
Phone: 413-743-8300
Town Administrator:
Jay GreenSelect Board:
Ann Bartlett
Richard Blanchard
John Duval
Christine Hoyt
Joseph Nowak
Annual Town Meeting:
June 3, 2024May, Tuesday after Memorial Day
Municipal Election:
May 6, 2024May, 1st Monday
Demographics
| Population | 8,100 | |
| Population Density | 354 | |
| Registered Voters | 6,163 | |
| Income Per Capita | $25,288 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $73,282 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 61.1% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $182,700 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $896 | |
| Total Households | 4,041 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.01 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $18.55 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $25.65 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $35,603,560 | |
| Total Expenditures | $16,441,908 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $12,876,950 | |
| State Aid | $2,992,818 | |
| Local Receipts | $1,440,686 |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
A quintessential New England mill town with a picture-perfect downtown, Adams is home to Mount Greylock, the highest peak in the Commonwealth, and Greylock Glen, and is fast becoming a popular destination for outdoor recreation.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,778 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Board of Selectmen | |
| Size of Policy Board | 5 | |
| Legislative Body | Representative Town Meeting | |
| Size of Representative Town Meeting | 150 |
Geography
| County | Berkshire | |
| Area | 22.9 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 76.6 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Berkshire Regional Planning Commission |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
Richard Neal
Mass. Senate
Paul Mark
Mass. House
John P. Barrett, III