Town of
Sharon
Massachusetts
Phone: 781-784-1500
Town Administrator:
Frederic TurkingtonSelect Board:
Kiana Pierre-Louis
Xander Shapiro
Hanna Switlekowski
Annual Town Meeting:
May 6, 2024May, 1st Monday
Municipal Election:
May 21, 2024May, 3rd Tuesday
Demographics
| Population | 18,494 | |
| Population Density | 789 | |
| Registered Voters | 13,237 | |
| Income Per Capita | $83,474 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $232,086 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 89% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $665,000 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,991 | |
| Total Households | 6,386 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.88 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $18.59 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $18.59 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $1,265,612,656 | |
| Total Expenditures | $82,915,413 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $81,170,415 | |
| State Aid | $11,816,754 | |
| Local Receipts | $5,103,447 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,004 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 11.0% | |
| CPA Exemptions | Low income, first $100,000 - residentialLow income, first $100,000 - residential |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Conveniently located between Boston and Providence, Sharon is a welcoming and diverse community, known for its trails, tranquil Lake Massapoag and abundant open space, as well as an award-winning school system.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,775 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 3 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Norfolk | |
| Area | 23.4 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 123.8 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Metropolitan Area Planning Council |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
Jake Auchincloss
Mass. Senate
Paul Feeney
Mass. House
Ted Philips