Town of
Southborough
Massachusetts
Phone: 508-485-0710
Town Administrator:
Mark PurpleSelect Board:
Kathryn Cook
Andrew Dennington
Al Hamilton
Marguerite Landry
Sam Stivers
Annual Town Meeting:
March 23, 2024a Saturday that is no later than the last Saturday in March
Municipal Election:
May 14, 2024May, 2nd Tuesday
Demographics
| Population | 10,421 | |
| Population Density | 743 | |
| Registered Voters | 7,408 | |
| Income Per Capita | $122,554 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $291,058 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 89.4% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $740,000 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,044 | |
| Total Households | 3,599 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.85 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $14.76 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $14.76 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $1,186,011,860 | |
| Total Expenditures | $56,006,731 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $47,837,452 | |
| State Aid | $4,625,190 | |
| Local Receipts | $3,947,525 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,003 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 11.0% | |
| CPA Exemptions | Low income, first $100,000 - residentialLow income, first $100,000 - residential |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Southborough is a quaint community of approximately 10,000 residents, with historic New England charm and natural beauty enhanced by scenic roads, reservoirs, and open space. Joseph Burnett founded vanilla extract here in 1847.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,727 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 5 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Worcester | |
| Area | 14 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 85.8 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Metropolitan Area Planning Council |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
James McGovern
Mass. Senate
James Eldridge
Mass. House
Kate Donaghue