436 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.
• Voters & Government Information: including number of Democrats, Republicans and total registered voters; legislative districts; names of local officials; and more.
• 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.
• School System: including School District address and phone; name of Superintendent; grade plan; total enrollment; per pupil expenditure; assessment test results; and more.
• Municipal Finance & Taxation: revenues and expenditures for selected items, plus totals; property tax rate and valuation; average tax bill; and more.
• Public Library: including main library address and phone; name of Librarian; and selected library data.
• Public Safety: including names of Police Chief and Emergency Official; number of sworn officers; and selected crime data.
• Appendices: including comparative tables for municipalities and counties, commonwealth of Massachusetts overview, additional school district information, and state and federal legislators.

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