Town of
Otis
Massachusetts
Phone: 413-269-0100
Town Administrator:
Brandi PageSelect Board:
Therese Gould
Larry Southard
Gary Thomas
Annual Town Meeting:
May 21, 2024May, 3rd Tuesday
Municipal Election:
May 28, 2024May, 4th Tuesday
Demographics
| Population | 1,629 | |
| Population Density | 46 | |
| Registered Voters | 1,272 | |
| Income Per Capita | $41,157 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $463,834 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 86.9% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $338,000 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $'- | |
| Total Households | 662 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.23 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $6.62 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $6.62 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $28,222,822 | |
| Total Expenditures | $6,340,416 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $5,325,149 | |
| State Aid | $250,090 | |
| Local Receipts | $1,155,603 |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Otis is located in Berkshire County and was established in 1810. It was settled for its location along the Old Knox Trail, also known as the Old Boston to Albany Turnpike. Today, Otis has a population of approximately 1,400.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,773 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 3 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Berkshire | |
| Area | 35.5 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 63.8 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