480 pages, 8 1/2" x 11"
Annual publication

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Massachusetts Municipal Profiles contains a one-page profile of every incorporated municipality in the state, alphabetically arranged. The profile pages are laid out in an easy-to-use, three column format, presenting over 100 facts. Categories of information about each municipality include:

• General Information: including address and phone number of municipal offices; year municipality incorporated; land and water area; and more
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• Voters & Government Information: including number of Democrats, Republicans and total registered voters; legislative districts; names of local officials; and more
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• Demographics & Housing: including total population; population by race, gender and age; educational attainment; unemployment and occupation; number of households; number of housing units; number of building permits; and more
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• School System: including School District address and phone; name of Superintendent; grade plan; total enrollment; per pupil expenditure; assessment test results; and more
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• Municipal Finance & Taxation: revenues and expenditures for selected items, plus totals; property tax rate and valuation; average tax bill; and more
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• Public Library: including main library address and phone; name of Librarian; and selected library data
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• Public Safety: including names of Police Chief and Emergency Official; number of sworn officers; and selected crime data

This title is updated annually from the most recently available government data sources, and contains a complete introduction and explanation of the categories.