Town of
Marshfield
Massachusetts
Phone: 781-834-5563
Town Administrator:
Michael MarescoSelect Board:
Stephen Darcy
Lynne Fidler
Eric Kelley
Annual Town Meeting:
April 22, 2024April, 4th Monday
Municipal Election:
April 27, 2024Saturday following Annual Town Meeting
Demographics
| Population | 25,869 | |
| Population Density | 904 | |
| Registered Voters | 21,221 | |
| Income Per Capita | $57,222 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $241,590 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 80.1% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $584,400 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,389 | |
| Total Households | 10,229 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.51 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $11.32 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $11.32 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $70,057,005 | |
| Total Expenditures | $100,471,087 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $78,544,804 | |
| State Aid | $18,296,387 | |
| Local Receipts | $7,744,846 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,001 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 33.0% | |
| CPA Exemptions | Low income, first $100,000 - residentialLow income, first $100,000 - residential |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
The town of Marshfield was incorporated in 1640 and occupies an area of approximately 28.35 square miles. Marshfield was recognized as one of the safest communities in the United States in 2021.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,640 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Board of Selectmen | |
| Size of Policy Board | 3 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Plymouth | |
| Area | 28.6 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 167.6 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Metropolitan Area Planning Council |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
William Keating
Mass. Senate
Patrick Michael O'Connor
Mass. House
Patrick Joseph Kearney
Vacant