Town of
Dalton
Massachusetts
Phone: 413-684-6111
Town Manager:
Thomas HutchesonSelect Board:
Robert Bishop
John Boyle
Daniel Esko
Vacant Seat
Marc Strout
Annual Town Meeting:
May 6, 2024May, 1st Monday
Municipal Election:
May 13, 2024May, 2nd Monday
Demographics
| Population | 6,290 | |
| Population Density | 289 | |
| Registered Voters | 4,756 | |
| Income Per Capita | $37,609 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $116,389 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 76.7% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $285,800 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $887 | |
| Total Households | 2,884 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.16 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $18.37 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $18.37 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $49,954,995 | |
| Total Expenditures | $17,594,178 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $14,404,590 | |
| State Aid | $1,779,907 | |
| Local Receipts | $2,496,326 |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
With a population of 6,330, Dalton is a transition town between urban and rural Berkshire County. Established in 1784, we are best known for hosting Crane Currency, maker of US currency paper and other nations’ currency materials.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,784 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Manager | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 5 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Berkshire | |
| Area | 21.8 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 47.8 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Berkshire Regional Planning Commission |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
Richard Neal
Mass. Senate
Paul Mark
Mass. House
William Pignatelli