Petersham

Massachusetts

www.townofpetersham.org/
3 South Main St. P.O. Box 486 Petersham, MA 01366
[email protected]

Phone: 978-724-3353

Select Board Chair:

Susan Dougherty

Select Board:

Joshua Cayea

Susan Dougherty

Deborah Poodry

Annual Town Meeting:

June 3, 2024
June, 1st Monday

Municipal Election:

March 18, 2024
March, 1st Monday

Demographics

Population	1,188
Population Density	22
Registered Voters	1,045
Income Per Capita	$40,581
EQV Per Capita	$160,513
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate	90.2%
Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units	$346,000
Median Gross Rent	$1,223
Total Households	461
Average Household Size	2.39

Municipal Finances

Residential Tax Rate	$15.79
Commercial Tax Rate	$15.79
Average Tax Bill	$50,745,074
Total Expenditures	$4,476,361
Total Tax Levy	$3,231,600
State Aid	$1,070,489
Local Receipts	$813,600

Town Hall

Wants you To KNOW

Originally named Nichewaug by indigenous residents, Petersham appreciates quiet, small-town life; supports a strong school system and regional businesses; endeavors to preserve the environment for today and future generations; and enjoys a vibrant cultural life bolstered by volunteerism.

Governance

Form of Government	Select Board – Town Meeting
Incorporation Date	1,754
Chief Municipal Official	Administrative Coordinator
Policy Board	Select Board
Size of Policy Board	3
Legislative Body	Open Town Meeting

Geography

County	Worcester
Area	54.2 mi²
Public Roads	79.3 mi
Regional Planning Agency	Montachusett Regional Planning Commission

Representation

U.S. Senate (statewide)

Edward J. Markey

Elizabeth Warren

U.S. House

James McGovern

Mass. Senate

Jo Comerford

Mass. House

Aaron Saunders