Town of
Rutland
Massachusetts
Phone: 508-886-4100
Town Administrator:
Austin CyganiewiczSelect Board:
Thomas Galvin
Jennifer Leger
Paul Mattson
Harry Sechman
Leah Whiteman
Annual Town Meeting:
May 11, 2024May, Saturday preceding 2nd Monday
Municipal Election:
May 13, 2024May, 2nd Monday
Demographics
| Population | 9,169 | |
| Population Density | 261 | |
| Registered Voters | 7,013 | |
| Income Per Capita | $41,837 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $136,423 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 85% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $402,300 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,054 | |
| Total Households | 3,058 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.96 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $13.72 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $13.72 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $57,605,760 | |
| Total Expenditures | $23,170,947 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $19,188,165 | |
| State Aid | $1,210,529 | |
| Local Receipts | $3,900,128 |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Rutland is a beautiful residential hill town in the geographic center of Massachusetts. At 1,200 feet above sea level, Rutland has the highest elevation of any community between the Berkshires and the Atlantic Ocean.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,713 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 5 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Worcester | |
| Area | 35.1 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 105.7 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
James McGovern
Mass. Senate
Peter J. Durant
Mass. House
Kimberly Ferguson