Town of
Shelburne
Massachusetts
Phone: 413-625-0300
Town Administrator:
Terry NarkewiczSelect Board:
Andrew Baker
Richard LaPierre
Tricia Yacovone-Biagi
Annual Town Meeting:
May 7, 2025May, 1st Tuesday
Municipal Election:
May 21, 2024May, 3rd Monday
Demographics
| Population | 1,889 | |
| Population Density | 82 | |
| Registered Voters | 1,401 | |
| Income Per Capita | $25,154 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $166,938 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 66.2% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $360,800 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,037 | |
| Total Households | 722 | |
| Average Household Size | 1.87 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $13.65 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $13.65 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $44,504,450 | |
| Total Expenditures | $5,066,565 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $4,438,360 | |
| State Aid | $321,919 | |
| Local Receipts | $311,500 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,022 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 33.0% | |
| CPA Exemptions | Low income, first $100,000 - residential, first $100,000 - commercialLow income, first $100,000 - residential, first $100,000 - commercial |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Shelburne’s significant historic resources are its village and agricultural land use patterns. The villages of Shelburne Falls and Shelburne Center retain interesting buildings associated with the town’s residents and events.
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 | Franklin | |
| Area | 23.2 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 58.2 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Franklin Regional Council of Governments |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
James McGovern
Mass. Senate
Paul Mark
Mass. House
Natalie Blais