Town of
Georgetown
Massachusetts
Phone: 978-352-5710
Town Administrator:
Orlando PachecoSelect Board:
Rachel Bancroft
Douglas Dawes
Robert Hoover
Daryle LaMonica
Laura Repplier
Annual Town Meeting:
May 6, 2024May, 1st Monday
Municipal Election:
May 13, 2024May, Monday following Annual Town Meeting
Demographics
| Population | 8,416 | |
| Population Density | 654 | |
| Registered Voters | 6,589 | |
| Income Per Capita | $57,825 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $195,828 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 82.2% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $563,100 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,044 | |
| Total Households | 3,175 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.65 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $12.98 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $12.98 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $77,477,747 | |
| Total Expenditures | $33,528,008 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $23,561,770 | |
| State Aid | $6,903,683 | |
| Local Receipts | $3,686,377 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,001 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 33.0% | |
| CPA Exemptions | Low income, first $100,000 - residentialLow income, first $100,000 - residential |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Georgetown is a small community of 9,000 residents located in the Merrimack Valley. Just 30 miles from Boston and 16 miles from New Hampshire, Georgetown offers close access to beaches, parks, open spaces and highways.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,838 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Board of Selectmen | |
| Size of Policy Board | 5 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Essex | |
| Area | 12.9 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 64.6 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Merrimack Valley Planning Commission |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
Seth Moulton
Mass. Senate
Bruce Tarr
Mass. House
Kristin Kassner