Town of
Boxford
Massachusetts
Phone: 978-887-6000
Town Administrator:
Matthew CooganSelect Board:
Margaret Chow-Menzer
Charles Costello
Lindsey Crea
Barbara Jessel
Peter Perkins
Annual Town Meeting:
May 14, 2024May, 2nd Tuesday
Municipal Election:
May 21, 2024May, Tuesday following 2nd Tuesday
Demographics
| Population | 8,141 | |
| Population Density | 346 | |
| Registered Voters | 6,473 | |
| Income Per Capita | $114,859 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $276,246 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 94.4% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $816,200 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $730 | |
| Total Households | 2,846 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.87 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $13.84 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $13.84 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $1,163,811,638 | |
| Total Expenditures | $35,854,222 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $32,980,232 | |
| State Aid | $2,674,841 | |
| Local Receipts | $2,683,169 | |
| 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
Boxford is a rural, geographically large town with almost no commercial development. Heavily forested, and with many scenic hiking trails, Boxford is home to numerous lakes, ponds, streams and wildlife. The town’s population is roughly 8,200.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,685 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 5 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Essex | |
| Area | 23.6 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 100.6 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Merrimack Valley Planning Commission |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
Seth Moulton
Mass. Senate
Bruce Tarr
Mass. House
Tram Nguyen
Adrianne Ramos