Town of
Douglas
Massachusetts
Phone: 508-476-4000
Town Administrator:
Matthew WojcikSelect Board:
Timothy Bonin
Harold Davis
Michael Fitzpatrick
Ross Smith
Leslie Stevens
Annual Town Meeting:
May 6, 2024May, 1st Monday
Municipal Election:
May 14, 2024May, 2nd Tuesday
Demographics
| Population | 9,049 | |
| Population Density | 249 | |
| Registered Voters | 6,921 | |
| Income Per Capita | $42,470 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $143,901 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 84.3% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $407,800 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,505 | |
| Total Households | 3,121 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.89 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $14.36 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $14.36 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $59,245,924 | |
| Total Expenditures | $31,903,533 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $20,534,411 | |
| State Aid | $10,871,953 | |
| Local Receipts | $1,901,361 |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Established in 1746 and home to the sizable Douglas State Forest, the town's plentiful agriculture gave rise to a bustling woodcutting industry in Worcester County, which prevails amidst other outdoor industries and activities.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,775 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Board of Selectmen | |
| Size of Policy Board | 5 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Worcester | |
| Area | 36.4 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 83.8 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
James McGovern
Mass. Senate
Ryan Fattman
Mass. House
Joseph Mckenna