Town of
Rowe
Massachusetts
Phone: 413-339-5520
Town Administrator:
Brooke ShuldaSelect Board:
William Baker
Joanne Semanie
Ed Silva
Annual Town Meeting:
May 13, 2024May, 2nd Monday
Municipal Election:
May 18, 2024May, Saturday following Town Meeting or within 2 weeks
Demographics
| Population | 422 | |
| Population Density | 18 | |
| Registered Voters | 326 | |
| Income Per Capita | $35,299 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $1,279,179 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 89.6% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $250,800 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,000 | |
| Total Households | 173 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.58 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $5.18 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $9.48 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $13,701,370 | |
| Total Expenditures | $4,103,504 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $4,389,497 | |
| State Aid | $417,308 | |
| Local Receipts | $107,066 |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Rowe is a hilltown in northwestern Massachusetts, with a population of approximately 400. The town is one of scenic beauty, with wooded mountains, clear brooks, and the Deerfield River on its border. The close-knit community enjoys a solid tax base from hydro-electric facilities.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,785 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Executive Secretary | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 3 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Franklin | |
| Area | 23.5 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 38.3 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Franklin Regional Council of Governments |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
Richard Neal
Mass. Senate
Paul Mark
Mass. House
Natalie Blais