Town of
Holden
Massachusetts
Phone: 508-210-5501
Town Manager:
Peter LukesSelect Board:
Thomas Curran
Geraldine Herlihy
Linda Long-Bellil
Stephanie Mulroy
Anthony Renzoni
Annual Town Meeting:
May 20, 2024May, Monday following the 2nd Monday
Municipal Election:
May 13, 2024May, 2nd Monday
Demographics
| Population | 19,898 | |
| Population Density | 567 | |
| Registered Voters | 15,004 | |
| Income Per Capita | $48,972 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $148,669 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 85.7% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $409,800 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,522 | |
| Total Households | 7,118 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.75 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $14.99 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $14.99 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $66,336,633 | |
| Total Expenditures | $54,900,280 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $48,002,546 | |
| State Aid | $2,489,948 | |
| Local Receipts | $5,812,414 |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Holden is located in the beautiful rolling hills of central Massachusetts, just north of Worcester, and about 40 miles west of Boston. Its town square was donated by John Hancock, the former governor of Massachusetts.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,741 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Manager | |
| Policy Board | Board of Selectmen | |
| Size of Policy Board | 5 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Worcester | |
| Area | 35.1 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 130.2 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
Peter J. Durant
Mass. House
Kimberly Ferguson