Town of
Scituate
Massachusetts
Phone: 781-545-8700
Town Administrator:
James BoudreauSelect Board:
Karen Canfield
Karen Connolly
Jamie Gilmore
Andrew Goodrich
Susan Harrison
Annual Town Meeting:
April 8, 2024May, 2nd Monday
Municipal Election:
May 18, 20246th Saturday following Annual Town Meeting, no later than 2nd Saturday in June
Demographics
| Population | 19,185 | |
| Population Density | 1,088 | |
| Registered Voters | 15,923 | |
| Income Per Capita | $79,111 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $310,269 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 87.1% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $723,600 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,483 | |
| Total Households | 7,712 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.45 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $11.13 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $11.13 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $91,509,150 | |
| Total Expenditures | $87,266,509 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $76,057,506 | |
| State Aid | $8,827,140 | |
| Local Receipts | $5,693,049 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,002 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 33.0% | |
| CPA Exemptions | Low income, first $100,000 - residentialLow income, first $100,000 - residential |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Located between Boston and Plymouth, Scituate has a cultural district rich in history. We are home to 19,000 year-round residents and 30,000 seasonally who enjoy the commercial fishing village, unique restaurants, shops and beautiful coastline.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,636 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 5 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Plymouth | |
| Area | 17.6 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 123.9 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Metropolitan Area Planning Council |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
William Keating
Mass. Senate
Patrick Michael O'Connor
Mass. House
Patrick Joseph Kearney