Town of
Lunenburg
Massachusetts
Phone: 978-582-4130
Interim Town Manager:
Carter TerenziniSelect Board:
Thomas Alonzo
Renee Emkey
Michael-Ray Jeffreys
Amanda Moore
Caesar Nuzzolo
Annual Town Meeting:
May 4, 2024May, 1st Saturday
Municipal Election:
May 18, 2024May, 3rd Saturday
Demographics
| Population | 11,816 | |
| Population Density | 446 | |
| Registered Voters | 8,945 | |
| Income Per Capita | $44,044 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $157,029 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 80.8% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $393,200 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,602 | |
| Total Households | 4,589 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.55 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $14.62 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $14.62 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $68,746,874 | |
| Total Expenditures | $41,760,743 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $30,869,179 | |
| State Aid | $10,974,367 | |
| Local Receipts | $3,168,991 |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Located in Worcester County, Lunenburg has about 12,000 residents. Consisting of about 28 square miles and 100 road miles, Lunenburg has three major lakes and about 2,000 acres of conservation land. Lunenburg was also home to the now-closed Whalom Park.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,728 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Manager | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 5 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Worcester | |
| Area | 26.5 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 92.3 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Montachusett Regional Planning Commission |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
Lori Trahan
Mass. Senate
John Cronin
Mass. House
Michael Kushmerek
Margaret Scarsdale