Town of
Leyden
Massachusetts
Phone: 413-774-4111
Board of Selectmen Chair:
Katherine DiMatteoSelect Board:
Jeffrey Baker
Katherine DiMatteo
Erica Jensen
Annual Town Meeting:
June 3, 2024June, 3rd Monday (adjusted for Juneteenth)
Municipal Election:
June 4, 2024June, 4th Monday
Demographics
| Population | 738 | |
| Population Density | 41 | |
| Registered Voters | 572 | |
| Income Per Capita | $49,860 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $141,571 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 94.1% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $333,100 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,675 | |
| Total Households | 256 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.50 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $15.18 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $15.18 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $45,244,524 | |
| Total Expenditures | $1,945,058 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $1,710,621 | |
| State Aid | $147,572 | |
| Local Receipts | $123,300 |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Leyden was settled in 1737 as part of "Fall Town," which included Bernardston and Colrain. It was named for Leiden, Netherlands, the Pilgrims’ previous refuge before America. Leyden’s famous sons include inventor John Riddell and sculptor Henry Kirke Brown.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,809 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Municipal Assistant | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 3 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Franklin | |
| Area | 17.9 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 37.8 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