Town of
West Brookfield
Massachusetts
Phone: 508-867-1421
Interim Town Administrator:
Nathan HagglundSelect Board:
Eric von Bleicken
Brad Merkel
Roland Sickenberger
Annual Town Meeting:
June 4, 2024June, 1st Tuesday
Municipal Election:
May 7, 2024May, 1st Tuesday
Demographics
| Population | 3,820 | |
| Population Density | 186 | |
| Registered Voters | 2,900 | |
| Income Per Capita | $40,530 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $134,406 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 78.6% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $294,800 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,105 | |
| Total Households | 1,539 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.36 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $11.99 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $11.99 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $40,344,034 | |
| Total Expenditures | $8,137,996 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $6,845,170 | |
| State Aid | $1,036,502 | |
| Local Receipts | $1,157,329 |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Incorporated in 1848, West Brookfield is rich in early American history. Situated on the Historic Boston Post Road, the town was the halfway stop on the stage route from Worcester to Springfield.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,848 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Executive Secretary | |
| Policy Board | Board of Selectmen | |
| Size of Policy Board | 3 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Worcester | |
| Area | 20.5 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 66.4 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
Peter J. Durant
Mass. House
Donald Berthiaume, Jr.