Town of
Tisbury
Massachusetts
Phone: 508-696-4200
Town Administrator:
John GrandeSelect Board:
John Cahill
Christina Colarusso
Roy Cutrer
Annual Town Meeting:
May 28, 2024April, 1st Tuesday
Municipal Election:
June 11, 2024April, 14 days after Annual Meeting on a Tuesday
Demographics
| Population | 4,920 | |
| Population Density | 752 | |
| Registered Voters | 3,683 | |
| Income Per Capita | $26,541 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $745,502 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 64.3% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $929,000 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,476 | |
| Total Households | 1,668 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.85 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $7.32 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $6.72 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $1,051,110,511 | |
| Total Expenditures | $31,698,347 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $31,031,602 | |
| State Aid | $1,713,055 | |
| Local Receipts | $3,050,000 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,005 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 33.0% | |
| CPA Exemptions | Low income, first $100,000 - residentialLow income, first $100,000 - residential |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Established in 1671, Tisbury has been the main port to Martha’s Vineyard. The town has a plethora of shops, restaurants and galleries that are open year round. Tisbury encompasses the Vineyard Haven harbor district and working waterfront.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,671 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 3 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Dukes | |
| Area | 6.5 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 26.9 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Martha's Vineyard Commission |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
William Keating
Mass. Senate
Julian Cyr
Mass. House
Dylan Fernandes