Town of
Athol
Massachusetts
Phone: 978-721-8500
Town Manager:
Shaun SuhoskiSelect Board:
Rebecca Bialecki
Brian Dodge
Kala Fisher
Stephen Raymond
Andrew Sujdak
Annual Town Meeting:
June 10, 2024June, 2nd Monday
Municipal Election:
April 1, 2024April, 1st Monday
Demographics
| Population | 11,905 | |
| Population Density | 369 | |
| Registered Voters | 8,116 | |
| Income Per Capita | $23,504 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $89,086 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 71.8% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $216,400 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,004 | |
| Total Households | 4,706 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.50 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $14.04 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $14.04 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $34,953,495 | |
| Total Expenditures | $22,821,883 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $16,503,439 | |
| State Aid | $3,362,128 | |
| Local Receipts | $3,271,670 |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
A quintessential New England community whose growth was powered by the Millers River and the mills that spawned its manufacturing legacy, Athol remains the residential and commercial hub of the idyllic North Quabbin region of the Commonwealth. (Photo credit: Mitchell R. Grosky)
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,762 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Manager | |
| Policy Board | Board of Selectmen | |
| Size of Policy Board | 5 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Worcester | |
| Area | 32.3 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 114.9 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Montachusett Regional Planning Commission |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
James McGovern
Mass. Senate
Jo Comerford
Mass. House
Susannah Whipps