Blandford

Massachusetts

townofblandford.com
1 Russell Stage Road Blandford, MA 01008
[email protected]

Phone: 413-848-4279

Town Administrator:

Cristina Ferrera

Select Board:

Jeffrey Allen

Theodore Cousineau

Cara Letendre

Annual Town Meeting:

June 3, 2024
May, 1st Monday

Municipal Election:

June 8, 2024
May, 2nd Saturday

Demographics

Population	1,210
Population Density	23
Registered Voters	1,018
Income Per Capita	$35,472
EQV Per Capita	$199,225
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate	94%
Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units	$273,700
Median Gross Rent	$932
Total Households	481
Average Household Size	2.19

Municipal Finances

Residential Tax Rate	$13.66
Commercial Tax Rate	$13.66
Average Tax Bill	$39,813,981
Total Expenditures	$3,977,555
Total Tax Levy	$3,567,404
State Aid	$235,245
Local Receipts	$622,270

Town Hall

Wants you To KNOW

Surrounded by rolling hills, Blandford retains its role as a market town that serves important farming districts. The town's bustling and old-fashioned agriculture is exhibited during the annual Blandford Fair on Labor Day weekend.

Governance

Form of Government	Select Board – Town Meeting
Incorporation Date	1,741
Chief Municipal Official	Town Administrator
Policy Board	Select Board
Size of Policy Board	3
Legislative Body	Open Town Meeting

Geography

County	Hampden
Area	51.6 mi²
Public Roads	89 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

Paul Mark

Mass. House

Nicholas Boldyga