Town of
Mattapoisett
Massachusetts
Phone: 508-758-4100
Town Administrator:
Michael LorencoSelect Board:
Jodi Bauer
Jordan Collyer
R Tyler Macallister
Annual Town Meeting:
May 13, 2024May, 2nd Monday
Municipal Election:
May 21, 2024May, Tuesday in week following 2nd Monday
Demographics
| Population | 6,574 | |
| Population Density | 379 | |
| Registered Voters | 5,679 | |
| Income Per Capita | $70,199 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $336,890 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 82.5% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $588,000 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,475 | |
| Total Households | 2,982 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.18 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $11.25 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $11.25 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $74,097,409 | |
| Total Expenditures | $28,960,521 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $26,918,014 | |
| State Aid | $1,896,296 | |
| Local Receipts | $1,682,750 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,006 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 11.0% | |
| CPA Exemptions | Low income, first $100,000 - residentialLow income, first $100,000 - residential |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Founded in 1857, Mattapoisett is a small coastal community in southeastern Massachusetts and was once famous for shipbuilding. The town is known for its historic homes, a picturesque harbor, and countless outdoor amenities.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,857 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 3 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Plymouth | |
| Area | 17.4 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 58.9 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
William Keating
Mass. Senate
Mark Montigny
Mass. House
William Straus