Town of
Shirley
Massachusetts
Phone: 978-425-2600
Town Administrator:
Michael McGovernSelect Board:
Debra Flagg
Brian Hildebrant
Andree Lourdes Jean Jacques
Annual Town Meeting:
May 13, 2024no earlier than the last day in March and no later than the last day of May, chosen by BOS
Municipal Election:
May 7, 2024May, 1st Tuesday
Demographics
| Population | 7,279 | |
| Population Density | 459 | |
| Registered Voters | 4,358 | |
| Income Per Capita | $35,497 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $116,435 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 78.5% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $384,200 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $989 | |
| Total Households | 2,470 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.41 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $14.18 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $14.18 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $57,455,745 | |
| Total Expenditures | $15,597,197 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $12,936,954 | |
| State Aid | $1,772,601 | |
| Local Receipts | $1,559,028 |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Shirley offers modern amenities and a slice of quiet, small town life, with rural ambience, a sense of civic pride and volunteer spirit among residents and well-preserved historic roots.
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 | Middlesex | |
| Area | 15.9 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 51.8 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Montachusett Regional Planning Commission |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
Lori Trahan
Mass. Senate
John Cronin
Mass. House
Danillo Sena