Town of
Northfield
Massachusetts
Phone: 413-498-2901
Town Administrator:
Andrea LlamasSelect Board:
Bernard Boudreau
Heath Cummings
Barbara Jacque
Sarah Kerns
David McCarthy
Annual Town Meeting:
May 6, 2024May, 1st Monday
Municipal Election:
May 7, 2024May, 1st Tuesday
Demographics
| Population | 2,876 | |
| Population Density | 84 | |
| Registered Voters | 2,387 | |
| Income Per Capita | $35,093 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $213,118 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 88.8% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $314,000 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $972 | |
| Total Households | 1,225 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.32 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $13.58 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $13.58 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $37,753,775 | |
| Total Expenditures | $8,893,383 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $8,663,426 | |
| State Aid | $547,542 | |
| Local Receipts | $589,571 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,008 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 0.500.50% | |
| CPA Exemptions | Low income, first $100,000 - residentialLow income, first $100,000 - residential |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Settled in 1673, Northfield sits at the junction of the Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont state borders. With a total area of 35.4 square miles, Northfield is the only Massachusetts town divided by the Connecticut River.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,723 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 5 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Franklin | |
| Area | 34.3 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 83.3 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
Susannah Whipps