Town of
New Salem
Massachusetts
Phone: 978-544-6437
Town Coordinator:
Kathy NealSelect Board:
Sue Cloutier
Mailande DeWitt
Richard Taupier
Annual Town Meeting:
June 6, 2023usually early June, no formula; typically decided by late April/early May
Municipal Election:
May 6, 2024May, 1st Monday
Demographics
| Population | 997 | |
| Population Density | 22 | |
| Registered Voters | 864 | |
| Income Per Capita | $29,547 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $135,286 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 86.1% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $317,700 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,045 | |
| Total Households | 453 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.37 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $15.35 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $15.35 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $46,954,695 | |
| Total Expenditures | $3,456,243 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $2,481,635 | |
| State Aid | $273,559 | |
| Local Receipts | $1,010,512 |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
New Salem is the sixth largest town in size in Massachusetts, with a total area of 59 square miles. New Salem remains a quiet, rural town that is primarily residential.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,775 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Coordinator | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 3 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Franklin | |
| Area | 44.8 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 103.8 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Franklin Regional Council of Governments |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
James McGovern
Mass. Senate
Jo Comerford
Mass. House
Aaron Saunders