Town of
Buckland
Massachusetts
Phone: 413-625-6330
Town Administrator:
Heather ButlerSelect Board:
Joan Christine Livingston
Clinton Phillips
Lawrence Wells
Annual Town Meeting:
May 4, 2024May, 1st Saturday
Municipal Election:
June 4, 2024June, 1st Tuesday after the 1st Monday
Demographics
| Population | 1,816 | |
| Population Density | 92 | |
| Registered Voters | 1,375 | |
| Income Per Capita | $25,194 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $148,915 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 68.2% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $295,400 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,009 | |
| Total Households | 871 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.30 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $16.94 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $16.94 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $49,224,922 | |
| Total Expenditures | $5,118,544 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $4,626,704 | |
| State Aid | $414,945 | |
| Local Receipts | $207,250 |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Established in 1779, Buckland is a quaint town that prides itself on the beautiful landscapes and farms that surround the downtown village, where you can take a leisurely stroll along the picturesque Bridge of Flowers.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,779 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 3 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Franklin | |
| Area | 19.7 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 50.1 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Franklin Regional Council of Governments |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
James McGovern
Mass. Senate
Paul Mark
Mass. House
Natalie Blais