Town of
Wenham
Massachusetts
Phone: 978-468-5520
Town Administrator:
Stephen PoulosSelect Board:
Karen Anger
Gary Cheeseman
Peter Clay
Dierdre Pierotti
Ben Tymann
Annual Town Meeting:
April 6, 2024April, 1st Saturday
Municipal Election:
April 11, 2024Thursday following Town Meeting
Demographics
| Population | 4,987 | |
| Population Density | 651 | |
| Registered Voters | 2,989 | |
| Income Per Capita | $82,356 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $202,645 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 87.2% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $805,600 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $'- | |
| Total Households | 1,325 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.75 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $17.35 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $17.35 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $1,470,714,707 | |
| Total Expenditures | $20,698,291 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $19,784,103 | |
| State Aid | $524,843 | |
| Local Receipts | $2,192,708 | |
| 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
Wenham has retained much of its unique historic character and tranquil rural scenery, with farmlands, lakes, woodlands, old stone walls and winding tree-lined roads. Home to Gordon College, Wenham has an active, involved citizenry that balances protecting its history while planning for the future.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,643 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 5 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Essex | |
| Area | 7.7 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 32.8 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Metropolitan Area Planning Council |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
Seth Moulton
Mass. Senate
Bruce Tarr
Mass. House
Sally Kerans
Jerald Parisella