Town of
Colrain
Massachusetts
Phone: 413-624-3454
Town Administrator:
Diana ParsonsSelect Board:
Benjamin Eastman
Katie Korby
Emily Thurber
Annual Town Meeting:
June 4, 2024Municipal Election:
May 7, 2024Demographics
| Population | 1,615 | |
| Population Density | 37 | |
| Registered Voters | 1,294 | |
| Income Per Capita | $29,984 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $125,772 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 81.7% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $261,000 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,083 | |
| Total Households | 750 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.32 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $19.63 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $19.63 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $42,434,243 | |
| Total Expenditures | $4,508,255 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $4,007,809 | |
| State Aid | $412,127 | |
| Local Receipts | $205,000 |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Located in Franklin County, Colrain was first settled in 1735 and incorporated in 1761. The quaint community houses nine historic village areas, although much of the town's land lives outside these villages.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,761 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 3 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Franklin | |
| Area | 43.1 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 87.8 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