Town of
West Tisbury
Massachusetts
Phone: 508-696-0102
Town Administrator:
Jennifer RandSelect Board:
Jeffrey Manter
Jessica Miller
Cynthia Mitchell
Annual Town Meeting:
April 9, 2024April, 2nd Tuesday
Municipal Election:
April 11, 2024April, Thursday following 2nd Tuesday
Demographics
| Population | 3,635 | |
| Population Density | 145 | |
| Registered Voters | 2,733 | |
| Income Per Capita | $41,587 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $905,283 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 89.2% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $1,085,500 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,000 | |
| Total Households | 967 | |
| Average Household Size | 3.01 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $4.36 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $4.36 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $75,987,598 | |
| Total Expenditures | $20,861,153 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $18,985,442 | |
| State Aid | $1,508,057 | |
| Local Receipts | $2,040,230 | |
| 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
Rural and unspoiled, West Tisbury has many acres of state forest, scenic beaches, rich farmland, and many historical structures. Its New England village charm is maintained with its general store, white church, post office and farms.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,892 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 3 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Dukes | |
| Area | 25 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 25 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