2010 Town Report - Town of Ludlow
2010 Town Report - Town of Ludlow
2010 Town Report - Town of Ludlow
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OUR TOWN<br />
The <strong>Town</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ludlow</strong> is a suburban community located in the northwest corner <strong>of</strong> metropolitan Springfield. Boston is 84<br />
miles east <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ludlow</strong> and Worcester is 47 miles eastward. The 20,714 <strong>Town</strong> residents believe that <strong>Ludlow</strong> has established<br />
itself as a target for industrial and retail growth while maintaining its pleasant community atmosphere.<br />
Housing is available for the elderly, the handicapped and low income families. <strong>Ludlow</strong> provides two congregate living<br />
units accommodating a total <strong>of</strong> seven individuals, and has the largest Senior Center in Western Massachusetts.<br />
<strong>Ludlow</strong> Public Schools are comprised <strong>of</strong> five schools serving approximately 3,000 students in grades K-12. In addition,<br />
the district operates an Early Childhood Center through a separate facility. St. John the Baptist School is the private<br />
parochial school in town.<br />
The Recreation Commission is in charge <strong>of</strong> the Whitney Day Camp summer program, an after school Daycare Program<br />
and facilitates the operation <strong>of</strong> the Thompson Memorial State Pool which is located at Whitney Park.<br />
The Community Center provides the Latch Key program for children as well as a summer youth camp and other<br />
recreational activities. Club memberships are available for families to partake in their exercise program, pool and game<br />
room facilities.<br />
The town also maintains six parks, two excellent golf courses and is only minutes away from cultural and entertainment<br />
facilities in the greater Springfield area with access to both the Massachusetts Turnpike and Route 91.<br />
GEOGRAPHY<br />
Total Area: 28.33 sq. miles<br />
Land Area: 27.15 sq. miles<br />
Population: 20,714<br />
Density: 693 per sq. mile<br />
County: Hampden<br />
FY’2011 TAXES as <strong>of</strong> January 1, <strong>2010</strong><br />
Residential: $1,527,096,827<br />
Commercial: 135,103,103<br />
Industrial: 51,115,620<br />
Personal Prop. 78,892,500<br />
TAX RATE:<br />
For the period from July 1, <strong>2010</strong> – June 30, 2011<br />
Per $1,000 <strong>of</strong> value<br />
$15.70 – Residential and Commercial<br />
TAX BILLS:<br />
Tax bills are mailed twice a year and payable quarterly. Payments are due on August 1 st , November 1 st , February<br />
1 st , and May 1 st . If unpaid by due date, interest will be added according to law from the date due to the date<br />
payment is made. Motor Vehicle Excise is due the date <strong>of</strong> issuance.<br />
FY’2011 CHERRY SHEET ESTIMATED STATE AID: (June 30, <strong>2010</strong> through July 1, 2011)<br />
Education Aid: $13,460,751<br />
General: 2,869,414<br />
Total Receipts: 16,330,165<br />
TOWN HALL:<br />
Built in 1974<br />
Incorporated as a <strong>Town</strong>, 1774<br />
FORM OF GOVERNMENT:<br />
Board <strong>of</strong> Selectmen<br />
<strong>Town</strong> Administrator<br />
Representative <strong>Town</strong> Meeting<br />
Annual <strong>Town</strong> Meeting held the second Monday in May.<br />
Special <strong>Town</strong> Meeting held the first Monday in October.<br />
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