Town of
Boxborough
Massachusetts
Phone: 978-264-1700
Town Administrator:
Michael JohnsSelect Board:
Wes Fowlks
Kristin Hilberg
David McKiernan
Robert Stemple
Priya Sundaram
Annual Town Meeting:
May 13, 2024May, 2nd Monday
Municipal Election:
May 21, 2024May, 3rd Tuesday
Demographics
| Population | 5,425 | |
| Population Density | 527 | |
| Registered Voters | 3,975 | |
| Income Per Capita | $73,599 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $251,479 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 74% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $653,300 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,726 | |
| Total Households | 2,166 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.52 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $15.52 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $15.52 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $1,186,811,868 | |
| Total Expenditures | $22,822,803 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $22,900,834 | |
| State Aid | $346,673 | |
| Local Receipts | $1,575,000 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,014 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 11.0% | |
| CPA Exemptions | Low incomeLow income |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Characterized in 1873 as a small farming town on the westerly edge of Middlesex County, Boxborough established a new county line between Middlesex and Worcester and is now home to conserved historical landscapes.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,835 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 5 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Middlesex | |
| Area | 10.3 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 41.4 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Metropolitan Area Planning Council |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
Lori Trahan
Mass. Senate
James Eldridge
Mass. House
Danillo Sena