Palmer

Massachusetts

www.townofpalmer.com
4417 Main St. Palmer, MA 01069
[email protected]

Phone: 413-283-2600

Town Manager:

Brad Brothers

Select Board:

Municipal Election:

June 11, 2024
June, 2nd Tuesday

Town Council:

Barbara Barry

Mark Caci

Philip Hebert

Edward Pelletier

Jessica Sizer

Karl Williams

Demographics

Population	12,372
Population Density	392
Registered Voters	8,920
Income Per Capita	$28,908
EQV Per Capita	$91,433
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate	71.1%
Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units	$232,300
Median Gross Rent	$1,118
Total Households	5,401
Average Household Size	2.29

Municipal Finances

Residential Tax Rate	$17.93
Commercial Tax Rate	$17.93
Average Tax Bill	$44,484,448
Total Expenditures	$37,490,632
Total Tax Levy	$22,355,949
State Aid	$14,035,511
Local Receipts	$5,884,925

Town Hall

Wants you To KNOW

Known as the “Town of Seven Railroads,” the railroad industry was essential in Palmer’s early industrial development, increasing residency and creating jobs and businesses in the community.

Governance

Form of Government	Council – Manager
Incorporation Date	1,775
Chief Municipal Official	Town Manager
Legislative Body	Town Council
Size of Council	7

Geography

County	Hampden
Area	31.6 mi²
Public Roads	118.1 mi
Regional Planning Agency	Pioneer Valley Planning Commission

Representation

U.S. Senate (statewide)

Edward J. Markey

Elizabeth Warren

U.S. House

Richard Neal

Mass. Senate

Jacob Oliveira

Mass. House

Todd Smola