Town of
Russell
Massachusetts
Phone: 413-862-3265
Select Board Chair:
Thomas KuligSelect Board:
Gloria Farrell
Thomas Kulig
Wayne Precanico
Annual Town Meeting:
June 10, 2024June, 2nd Monday
Municipal Election:
June 3, 2024June, 1st Monday
Demographics
| Population | 1,635 | |
| Population Density | 94 | |
| Registered Voters | 1,274 | |
| Income Per Capita | $32,566 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $115,708 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 84.6% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $265,500 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,125 | |
| Total Households | 559 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.39 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $18.60 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $18.60 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $51,785,178 | |
| Total Expenditures | $4,242,559 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $3,781,426 | |
| State Aid | $527,664 | |
| Local Receipts | $340,000 |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Russell, originally part of the "New Addition" section of Westfield, was incorporated in 1792. The early settlement was around Hazard Pond (now known as Russell Pond), with tanneries and mills making use of plentiful water.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,792 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Select Board Chair | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 3 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Hampden | |
| Area | 17.3 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 35.9 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
John Velis
Mass. House
Nicholas Boldyga