Town of
Williamstown
Massachusetts
Phone: 413-458-3500
Town Manager:
Robert MenicocciSelect Board:
Stephanie Boyd
Randal Fippinger
Jeffrey Johnson
Matthew Neely
Jane Patton
Annual Town Meeting:
May 23, 2024May, 3rd Tuesday
Municipal Election:
May 14, 2024May, 2nd Tuesday
Demographics
| Population | 7,813 | |
| Population Density | 167 | |
| Registered Voters | 4,998 | |
| Income Per Capita | $37,710 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $146,450 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 74.5% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $419,800 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,217 | |
| Total Households | 2,537 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.10 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $16.17 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $16.17 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $72,877,287 | |
| Total Expenditures | $23,362,309 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $19,506,196 | |
| State Aid | $1,411,920 | |
| Local Receipts | $2,199,810 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,002 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 22.0% | |
| CPA Exemptions | First $100,000 - residentialFirst $100,000 - residential |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Williamstown, located in the hilly northwestern corner of Massachusetts, is home to farms, forests, Williams College and the Clark Art Institute. The town’s scenic beauty, art, and academics attract folks from around the world.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,765 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Manager | |
| Policy Board | Select Board | |
| Size of Policy Board | 5 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Berkshire | |
| Area | 46.8 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 77.6 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
John P. Barrett, III