Town of
Monson
Massachusetts
Phone: 413-267-4100
Town Administrator:
Jennifer WolowiczSelect Board:
John Morrell
Patricia Oney
Peter Warren
Annual Town Meeting:
May 13, 2024May, 2nd Monday
Municipal Election:
June 11, 2024June, 2nd Tuesday
Demographics
| Population | 8,098 | |
| Population Density | 183 | |
| Registered Voters | 6,252 | |
| Income Per Capita | $35,825 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $114,329 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 83.4% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $298,900 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $940 | |
| Total Households | 3,421 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.36 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $15.86 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $15.86 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $47,384,738 | |
| Total Expenditures | $28,041,018 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $16,383,958 | |
| State Aid | $10,514,295 | |
| Local Receipts | $1,410,300 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,006 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 33.0% | |
| CPA Exemptions | Low income, first $100,000 - residentialLow income, first $100,000 - residential |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Located south of the Quabbin Reservoir along the Connecticut line, Monson is a vibrant and creative rural community with outdoor opportunities for people of all ages. The town’s unique and beautiful Monson Granite can be found in its downtown buildings.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,775 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 3 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Hampden | |
| Area | 44.1 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 110.1 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Pioneer Valley Planning Commission |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
Richard Neal
Mass. Senate
Ryan Fattman
Mass. House
Brian Ashe
Angelo Puppolo, Jr.