Town of
Sturbridge
Massachusetts
Phone: 508-347-2500
Town Administrator:
Robin GrimmSelect Board:
Mary Blanchard
Mary Dowling
Jamie Goodwin
Chase Kaitbenski
Mary Lou Volpe
Annual Town Meeting:
June 3, 2024June, 1st Monday
Municipal Election:
April 8, 2024April, 2nd Monday
Demographics
| Population | 9,846 | |
| Population Density | 265 | |
| Registered Voters | 7,119 | |
| Income Per Capita | $50,826 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $156,488 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 83.3% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $373,500 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,332 | |
| Total Households | 3,957 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.48 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $18.07 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $18.07 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $68,446,844 | |
| Total Expenditures | $37,003,544 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $29,090,838 | |
| State Aid | $5,660,939 | |
| Local Receipts | $8,869,581 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,001 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 33.0% | |
| CPA Exemptions | First $100,000 - residentialFirst $100,000 - residential |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Bustling yet traditional, Sturbridge sits at the crossroads of New England. Known for magnificent lakes, trails, campgrounds, restaurants, beautiful shops that sell local products, and Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge is a lovely Central Massachusetts destination.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,738 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Board of Selectmen | |
| Size of Policy Board | 5 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Worcester | |
| Area | 37.2 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 120.4 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
Richard Neal
Mass. Senate
Ryan Fattman
Mass. House
Todd Smola