Town of
Salisbury
Massachusetts
Phone: 978-462-8232
Town Manager:
Neil HarringtonSelect Board:
Donna Abdulla
Michael Colburn
Terence Marengi Jr.
Gilbert Medeiros
Ronalee Ray-Parrott
Annual Town Meeting:
May 20, 2024within 7 days of election called by BOS
Municipal Election:
May 14, 2024May, 2nd Tuesday
Demographics
| Population | 9,212 | |
| Population Density | 597 | |
| Registered Voters | 7,167 | |
| Income Per Capita | $36,714 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $245,212 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 77.2% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $436,700 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,556 | |
| Total Households | 4,050 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.25 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $10.80 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $10.80 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $53,545,354 | |
| Total Expenditures | $31,108,741 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $25,515,085 | |
| State Aid | $1,525,177 | |
| Local Receipts | $4,374,690 |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Salisbury was settled in 1638 and incorporated in 1639. In 1866, Beach Road was constructed across the Great Marsh, a project that encouraged the development of restaurants, hotels, shops, and more, and made Salisbury what it is today.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,639 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Manager | |
| Policy Board | Board of Selectmen | |
| Size of Policy Board | 5 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Essex | |
| Area | 15.4 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 56.1 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Merrimack Valley Planning Commission |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
Seth Moulton
Mass. Senate
Bruce Tarr
Mass. House
Dawne Shand