Town of
Aquinnah
Massachusetts
Phone: 508-645-2300
Town Administrator:
Jeffrey MadisonSelect Board:
Gary Haley
Thomas Murphy
Julianne Vanderhoop
Annual Town Meeting:
May 14, 2024May, 2nd Tuesday
Municipal Election:
May 16, 2024May, 2nd Thursday (Thursday following town meeting)
Demographics
| Population | 450 | |
| Population Density | 84 | |
| Registered Voters | 398 | |
| Income Per Capita | $50,593 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $1,912,854 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 83.4% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $1,626,800 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,375 | |
| Total Households | 247 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.87 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $6.10 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $6.10 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $1,090,110,901 | |
| Total Expenditures | $5,864,707 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $5,734,783 | |
| State Aid | $9,797 | |
| Local Receipts | $460,000 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,001 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 33.0% | |
| CPA Exemptions | Low income, first $100,000 - residentialLow income, first $100,000 - residential |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Located on the western side of Martha's Vineyard, with a population just below 500, Aquinnah is known for its serene landscapes, natural clay cliffs, and 10,000 years’ worth of Wampanoag history.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,870 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Board of Selectmen | |
| Size of Policy Board | 3 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Dukes | |
| Area | 5.3 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 13.5 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Martha's Vineyard Commission |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
William Keating
Mass. Senate
Julian Cyr
Mass. House
Dylan Fernandes