Town of
Holliston
Massachusetts
Phone: 508-429-0608
Town Administrator:
Travis AhernSelect Board:
Damon Dimmick
Christina Hein
Ben Sparrell
Annual Town Meeting:
May 13, 2024May, 1st Monday following 1st Friday
Municipal Election:
May 21, 2024May, Tuesday following 3rd Friday
Demographics
| Population | 14,840 | |
| Population Density | 796 | |
| Registered Voters | 11,110 | |
| Income Per Capita | $65,547 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $218,591 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 87.9% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $588,000 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,615 | |
| Total Households | 5,562 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.67 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $15.40 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $15.40 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $93,039,303 | |
| Total Expenditures | $63,310,722 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $54,367,987 | |
| State Aid | $11,209,150 | |
| Local Receipts | $3,597,076 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,001 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 1.501.50% | |
| CPA Exemptions | Low income, first $100,000 - residentialLow income, first $100,000 - residential |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Holliston is a lively Metrowest community, strategically located between Boston, Worcester and Providence. A right-to-farm community, its several hundred thriving entrepreneurial companies contribute to the quality of life and economic strength of the town.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,724 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 3 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Middlesex | |
| Area | 18.6 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 97.1 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Metropolitan Area Planning Council |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
James McGovern
Mass. Senate
Karen Spilka
Mass. House
James Arena-DeRosa