Town of
Sterling
Massachusetts
Phone: 978-422-8111
Town Administrator:
William CaldwellSelect Board:
Maureen Cranson
Kirsten Newman
David Smith
Annual Town Meeting:
May 6, 2024May, 1st Monday
Municipal Election:
May 13, 2024May, 2nd Monday
Demographics
| Population | 8,152 | |
| Population Density | 266 | |
| Registered Voters | 6,249 | |
| Income Per Capita | $51,644 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $176,532 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 88.8% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $423,300 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,223 | |
| Total Households | 3,461 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.28 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $14.30 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $14.30 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $66,556,655 | |
| Total Expenditures | $24,568,887 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $21,681,349 | |
| State Aid | $947,547 | |
| Local Receipts | $3,014,759 |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Sterling is a small town in central Massachusetts. Historically, it’s best known as the home of Mary and her little lamb, but Ebenezer Butterick developed the first clothing patterns when he lived here in 1863.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,781 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 3 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Worcester | |
| Area | 30.6 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 106.3 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Montachusett Regional Planning Commission |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
James McGovern
Mass. Senate
Peter J. Durant
Mass. House
Meghan Kilcoyne