Town of
Monterey
Massachusetts
Phone: 413-528-1443
Town Administrator:
Roger MacDonaldSelect Board:
Frank Abbott
Susan Cooper
Justin Makuc
Annual Town Meeting:
May 4, 2024May, 1st Saturday
Municipal Election:
May 7, 2024May, 2nd Tuesday
Demographics
| Population | 1,092 | |
| Population Density | 41 | |
| Registered Voters | 741 | |
| Income Per Capita | $37,831 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $507,562 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 98.8% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $497,500 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $'- | |
| Total Households | 405 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.23 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $6.09 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $6.09 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $39,953,995 | |
| Total Expenditures | $4,966,205 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $3,698,716 | |
| State Aid | $388,388 | |
| Local Receipts | $351,676 |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
The town of Monterey became incorporated in 1847, when it separated from Tyringham. The first permanent settlers were Lt. Isaac Garfield, Thomas Slaton and Captain Brewer, who arrived in the spring and summer of 1739.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,847 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 3 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Berkshire | |
| Area | 26.4 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 58 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Berkshire Regional Planning Commission |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
Richard Neal
Mass. Senate
Paul Mark
Mass. House
William Pignatelli