Town of
Sandwich
Massachusetts
Phone: 508-888-5144
Town Manager:
George DunhamSelect Board:
Patrick Ellis
Robert George
Shane Hoctor
Charles Holden
Vacant Seat
Annual Town Meeting:
May 6, 2024May, 1st Monday
Municipal Election:
May 9, 2024May, 1st Monday
Demographics
| Population | 20,585 | |
| Population Density | 482 | |
| Registered Voters | 16,851 | |
| Income Per Capita | $57,581 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $264,127 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 88.9% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $482,300 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,652 | |
| Total Households | 7,977 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.54 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $11.50 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $11.50 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $68,766,876 | |
| Total Expenditures | $85,685,706 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $71,864,271 | |
| State Aid | $11,259,138 | |
| Local Receipts | $5,500,000 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,005 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 22.0% |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
A vibrant, diverse and sustainable seaside community that cherishes our historic past, values our natural resources and creates new opportunities – this is what makes Sandwich a great place to live, work and play.
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 | Barnstable | |
| Area | 42.7 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 217.1 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Cape Cod Commission |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
William Keating
Mass. Senate
Susan Lynn Moran
Mass. House
Steven Xiarhos