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Webster, Massachusetts
 The Town of Webster
is a medium size community located in central
Massachusetts on the Connecticut border. Founded
by Samuel Slater in 1812, it was primarily an
industrial center due to its abundant water
supply.
Both textiles and
shoe factories flourished making Webster's
population a combination of diverse ethnic
backgrounds.
By far, the
town's richest asset is its beautiful
fresh-water, spring- fed Lake Chargoggagaggmanchaugagoggchaunagungamaugg. Water activities
abound such as fishing, water skiing, swimming,
boating and sailing on this magnificent five
mile long lake. Also located on its shores is
the well-known "Indian Ranch", the New
England home of Country Music which for many
years has drawn visitors to Webster from all
over the northeast.
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| Form
of Government: |
Open
Town Meeting |
| Population
(2004): |
16,880 |
| Registered
Voters (2004): |
10,409 |
| School
Enrollment (2006): |
2,064 |
| County: |
Worcester |
| Square
Miles: |
12.53 |
| Public
Road Miles (2004): |
7.66 |
| Income
Per Capita (1999): |
$20,410 |
| Median
Family Income (1999): |
$48,898 |
| EQV
Per Capita (2004): |
$72,858 |
| Average
Tax Bill (2006): |
$2,226 |
| Residential
Tax Rate (2006): |
$8.45 |
| Commercial
Tax Rate (2006): |
$14.91 |
| Operating
Budget (2006): |
$34,709,066 |
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from
the Mass. DHCD