Town of
Carver
Massachusetts
Phone: 508-866-3400
Town Administrator:
Glenn CannonSelect Board:
John Cotter
Sarah Hewins
James Hoffman
Dan Ryan
Mark Townsend
Annual Town Meeting:
June 4, 2024April, May or June on a weekday, determined by Board of Selectmen
Municipal Election:
April 27, 2024April, 4th Saturday
Demographics
| Population | 11,668 | |
| Population Density | 312 | |
| Registered Voters | 9,143 | |
| Income Per Capita | $36,643 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $148,853 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 89.3% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $370,400 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,897 | |
| Total Households | 4,695 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.48 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $14.59 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $22.98 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $65,436,543 | |
| Total Expenditures | $43,801,211 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $30,065,764 | |
| State Aid | $13,180,022 | |
| Local Receipts | $3,148,526 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,006 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 33.0% | |
| CPA Exemptions | Low income, first $100,000 - residentialLow income, first $100,000 - residential |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
The town of Carver has a population of 11,645, is located approximately 45 miles south of Boston, has 40 square miles of roadway and holds a bond rating of AA. Cranberries remain a prominent industry.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,790 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 5 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Plymouth | |
| Area | 37.4 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 104.7 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
William Keating
Mass. Senate
Marc Pacheco
Mass. House
Susan Williams Gifford