Town of
West Newbury
Massachusetts
Phone: 978-363-1100
Town Manager:
Angus JenningsSelect Board:
Richard Parker
Wendy Reed
Christopher Wile
Annual Town Meeting:
April 29, 2024Monday preceding 1st Monday in May
Municipal Election:
May 6, 2024May, 1st Monday
Demographics
| Population | 4,544 | |
| Population Density | 338 | |
| Registered Voters | 3,700 | |
| Income Per Capita | $77,798 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $261,758 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 94.2% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $726,300 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,143 | |
| Total Households | 1,624 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.78 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $11.03 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $11.03 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $89,918,991 | |
| Total Expenditures | $17,284,573 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $15,336,589 | |
| State Aid | $438,821 | |
| Local Receipts | $1,389,494 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,006 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 33.0% | |
| CPA Exemptions | Low income, first $100,000 - residentialLow income, first $100,000 - residential |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
West Newbury is well known for its rural charm with its many hills and farms. The town has two focal outdoor recreational areas, Mill Pond and Pipestave Hill, which offer walking and horseback riding trails.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,819 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Manager | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 3 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Essex | |
| Area | 13.5 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 52.2 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Merrimack Valley Planning Commission |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
Seth Moulton
Mass. Senate
Bruce Tarr
Mass. House
Adrianne Ramos