Town of
Washington
Massachusetts
Phone: 413-623-8878
Town Administrator:
Sean CurranSelect Board:
Mike Case
Stephen Deloye
David Ellis
Annual Town Meeting:
May 8, 2024May, Wednesday 10 days before Annual Town Election (often 2nd Wednesday)
Municipal Election:
May 18, 2024May, 3rd Saturday
Demographics
| Population | 493 | |
| Population Density | 13 | |
| Registered Voters | 398 | |
| Income Per Capita | $76,746 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $196,722 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 91.2% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $338,200 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $'- | |
| Total Households | 228 | |
| Average Household Size | 1.99 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $15.21 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $15.21 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $46,234,623 | |
| Total Expenditures | $1,820,612 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $1,583,312 | |
| State Aid | $232,223 | |
| Local Receipts | $315,850 |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Nestled in the center of the Berkshires, the town of Washington (named for General George Washington, before he became president) is host to the majority of October Mountain State Forest, the largest in the Commonwealth.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,777 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Select Board Chair | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 3 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Berkshire | |
| Area | 38 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 51.5 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Berkshire Regional Planning Commission |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
Richard Neal
Mass. Senate
Paul Mark
Mass. House
William Pignatelli