Town of
Dighton
Massachusetts
Phone: 508-669-6431
Town Administrator:
Ralph VitaccoSelect Board:
Peter Caron
Nicole Mello
Mark Pacheco
Annual Town Meeting:
First week of JuneMunicipal Election:
April 6, 2024April, Saturday following the 1st Monday
Demographics
| Population | 8,150 | |
| Population Density | 370 | |
| Registered Voters | 6,045 | |
| Income Per Capita | $39,879 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $161,332 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 89.6% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $453,500 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,482 | |
| Total Households | 2,911 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.75 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $13.94 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $25.64 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $58,095,809 | |
| Total Expenditures | $23,932,236 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $20,561,932 | |
| State Aid | $986,520 | |
| Local Receipts | $2,076,722 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,010 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 11.0% | |
| CPA Exemptions | Low income, first $100,000 - residentialLow income, first $100,000 - residential |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Widely considered a residential suburb of Providence and Boston, Dighton is a small, historic town located along the Taunton River in Southeastern Massachusetts, with one of the best public educational systems in the area.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,712 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Board of Selectmen | |
| Size of Policy Board | 3 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Bristol | |
| Area | 22 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 68.7 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
Jake Auchincloss
Mass. Senate
Marc Pacheco
Mass. House
Patricia Haddad