Town of
Orange
Massachusetts
Phone: 978-544-1100
Town Administrator:
Matthew FortierSelect Board:
Julie Davis
Patricia Lussier
Jane Peirce
Tom Smith
Andrew Smith
Annual Town Meeting:
June 17, 2024June, 3rd Monday (unless it falls on Juneteenth)
Municipal Election:
February 5, 2024March, 1st Monday
Demographics
| Population | 7,577 | |
| Population Density | 216 | |
| Registered Voters | 5,746 | |
| Income Per Capita | $22,828 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $92,935 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 71% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $206,900 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $682 | |
| Total Households | 3,006 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.50 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $17.96 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $17.96 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $40,964,096 | |
| Total Expenditures | $22,870,073 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $13,410,767 | |
| State Aid | $8,427,437 | |
| Local Receipts | $2,917,669 |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Orange is a small, working-class community located in Franklin County. With a rich history of various industries as well as farming, Orange offers a wide variety of locally owned business and natural beauty.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,810 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Board of Selectmen | |
| Size of Policy Board | 5 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Franklin | |
| Area | 35.1 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 103.4 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