Town of
Lincoln
Massachusetts
Phone: 781-259-2600
Town Administrator:
Timothy HigginsSelect Board:
Kim Bodnar
Jennifer Glass
Jim Hutchinson
Annual Town Meeting:
March 23, 2024March, Saturday before the last Monday
Municipal Election:
March 25, 2024March, last Monday
Demographics
| Population | 6,890 | |
| Population Density | 484 | |
| Registered Voters | 4,889 | |
| Income Per Capita | $160,933 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $359,264 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 64.3% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $1,184,800 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,338 | |
| Total Households | 2,563 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.68 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $13.92 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $20.43 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $1,937,319,373 | |
| Total Expenditures | $40,598,134 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $36,804,322 | |
| State Aid | $2,748,048 | |
| Local Receipts | $446,005 | |
| 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
Located only 15 miles from Boston, Lincoln retains the look and character of a rural New England town. It respects its history, preserves its colonial character, welcomes diversity, and encourages open-mindedness and growth. (Photo credit: Richard Mandelkorn)
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,754 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 3 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Middlesex | |
| Area | 14.2 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 61.1 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Metropolitan Area Planning Council |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
Katherine Clark
Mass. Senate
Michael Barrett
Mass. House
Carmine Gentile
Alice Hanlon Peisch