Town of
Gosnold
Massachusetts
Phone: 508-990-7408
Selectboard Chair:
Stewart YoungSelect Board:
Sarah Berry
Winthrop Sanford
Stewart Young
Annual Town Meeting:
May 20, 2024May, Monday before Memorial Day
Municipal Election:
May 20, 2024May, Monday before Memorial Day
Demographics
| Population | 70 | |
| Population Density | 5 | |
| Registered Voters | 111 | |
| Income Per Capita | $1,229 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $3,406,727 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 50% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $750,000 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $'- | |
| Total Households | 24 | |
| Average Household Size | 1.58 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $3.27 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $3.27 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $28,682,868 | |
| Total Expenditures | $1,126,218 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $777,930 | |
| State Aid | $45,287 | |
| Local Receipts | $712,843 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,010 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 1.501.50% | |
| CPA Exemptions | Low income, first $100,000 - residentialLow income, first $100,000 - residential |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Gosnold is the smallest town in the Commonwealth, located on Cuttyhunk Island in Buzzards Bay.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,864 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Board of Selectmen | |
| Size of Policy Board | 3 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Dukes | |
| Area | 13.2 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 2 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Martha's Vineyard Commission |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
William Keating
Mass. Senate
Julian Cyr
Mass. House
Dylan Fernandes