Town of
Ashby
Massachusetts
Phone: 978-386-2424
Town Administrator:
Mary DaughratySelect Board:
Jessica Kallin
Douglas Leab
Dave Nadeau
Annual Town Meeting:
May 4, 2024May, 1st Saturday
Municipal Election:
April 22, 2024April, 4th Monday
Demographics
| Population | 3,170 | |
| Population Density | 134 | |
| Registered Voters | 2,467 | |
| Income Per Capita | $38,719 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $131,617 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 95.5% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $328,700 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $987 | |
| Total Households | 1,241 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.57 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $16.42 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $16.42 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $54,635,463 | |
| Total Expenditures | $8,382,351 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $7,332,500 | |
| State Aid | $735,681 | |
| Local Receipts | $861,000 |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
A small, rural community in the northwest corner of Middlesex County, Ashby has a quintessential New England town common surrounded by historic churches, a brick library, and a restored inn housing its Post Office. The town hosts many fairs and townwide events throughout the year.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,767 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 3 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Middlesex | |
| Area | 23.7 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 64.2 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Montachusett Regional Planning Commission |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
Lori Trahan
Mass. Senate
John Cronin
Mass. House
Margaret Scarsdale