Monson, Town of
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Driving Directions:
29 Thompson St
Monson, Ma. 01057
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About Us
Monson was included in the area laid out in 1701 and named Brimfield. On April 25, 1760, Monson was made a district with local self-government. Monson was made a town with representation in the legislature on August 21, 1775. Monson activities include Flynt Park, the Bike Trail, Canoeing & Fishing, Cedar Swamp Conservation Area, and the Grand Army of the Republic Hall.
COUNTY
Hampden
LOCATION
Southern Massachusetts; bordered on thenorth by Palmer, on the east by Brimfield and Wales,
on the west by Wilbraham and Hampden, and on the south by the State of Connecticut.
Monson is 17 miles from Springfield, 40 miles from Worcester, 78 miles from Boston, and 157 miles for New York City.
POPULATION
1960: 6,712
1980: 7,135
1985: 7,249
1990: 7,197
2000: 8,359
DENSITY
1960: 150 persons per square mile
1975: 165 persons per square mile
1980: 159 persons per square mile
1985: 161 persons per square mile
1990: 161 persons per square mile
2000: 186 persons per square mile
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FORM OF GOVERNMENT
Open Town Meeting
Business Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Highlights
- Peaked Mountain
- Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary
- Dean Pond Recreation Area
- Keep Homestead Museum
- Jacob Thompson House Museum/Monson Historical Society
Rep/Contact Info
Town Accountant
- Phone: (413) 267-4110
Town Assessors
- Phone: (413) 267-4120
Evan Brassard
Town Administrator
- Phone: (413) 267-4100
Town Clerk
- Phone: (413) 267-4115
Building Department
- Phone: (413) 267-4111
Cemetery Department
- Phone: (413) 267-4113
Highway Department
- Phone: (413) 267-4135
Board of Health
- Phone: (413) 267-4107
Dorothy Jenkins
Town Collector
- Phone: (413) 267-4119
Stephen Kozloski
- Phone: (413) 267-4128
Laurent McDonald
- Phone: (413) 267-3132
Park and Recreation Department
- Phone: (413) 267-4105
Veteran's Services
- Phone: (413) 267-4140
Water and Sewer Department
- Phone: (413) 267-4130
Dennis Swierad
Historical Commisssion
- Phone: (413) 267-4115
Town Treasurer
- Phone: (413) 267-4125