Town of
Leverett
Massachusetts
Phone: 413-548-9150
Town Administrator:
Marjorie McGinnisSelect Board:
Patricia Duffy
Thomas Hankinson
Jed Proujansky
Annual Town Meeting:
April 27, 2024Saturday between April 15 - May 30, decided by Selectboard before Oct 1 of previous year
Municipal Election:
April 27, 2024election takes place at Town Meeting
Demographics
| Population | 1,862 | |
| Population Density | 82 | |
| Registered Voters | 1,518 | |
| Income Per Capita | $55,550 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $181,837 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 88.3% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $410,200 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,400 | |
| Total Households | 738 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.40 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $16.02 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $16.02 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $66,626,662 | |
| Total Expenditures | $6,659,504 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $5,970,196 | |
| State Aid | $823,395 | |
| Local Receipts | $357,650 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,002 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 33.0% | |
| CPA Exemptions | Low income, first $100,000 - residentialLow income, first $100,000 - residential |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Leverett was founded in 1774 when it separated from Sunderland. The town is named for John Leverett, an early governor of Massachusetts, who stood strongly against religious persecution and British rule. It’s a town rich in history and natural resources.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,774 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 3 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Franklin | |
| Area | 22.8 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 42 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Franklin Regional Council of Governments |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
James McGovern
Mass. Senate
Jo Comerford
Mass. House
Natalie Blais