Town of
Northborough
Massachusetts
Phone: 508-393-5040
Town Administrator:
Stephanie BaconSelect Board:
Mitch Cohen
Julianne Hirsh
Lisa Maselli
Michael Tietjen
Laura Ziton
Annual Town Meeting:
April 22, 2024April, 4th Monday
Municipal Election:
May 14, 2024May, 2nd Tuesday
Demographics
| Population | 15,667 | |
| Population Density | 848 | |
| Registered Voters | 11,439 | |
| Income Per Capita | $64,398 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $232,025 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 84.7% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $548,400 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,920 | |
| Total Households | 5,812 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.66 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $14.79 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $14.79 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $85,758,575 | |
| Total Expenditures | $65,389,521 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $57,507,128 | |
| State Aid | $5,759,836 | |
| Local Receipts | $4,198,118 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,004 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 1.501.50% | |
| CPA Exemptions | Low income, first $100,000 - residentialLow income, first $100,000 - residential |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Northborough is a centrally located suburban town with easy access to I-495, I-290 and the Mass Pike. Its excellent schools, variety of housing, and mix of business, retail, and eateries make it a perfect place to live.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,775 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Board of Selectmen | |
| Size of Policy Board | 5 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Worcester | |
| Area | 18.5 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 93.9 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
James McGovern
Mass. Senate
Robyn Kennedy
Mass. House
Kate Donaghue
Meghan Kilcoyne