Clinton’s Recent Growth

More than 70 Cost of Community Services (COCS) studies all over the United States show that residential development does not pay for itself. New residential growth drives even greater growth in municipal expenses. Clinton’s growth in recent years suggests that Clinton’s experience is consistent with this trend. Our population has grown. Our school enrollment has grown. Our annual budget has grown at a rate much greater than inflation.

Since 1985 our population has grown by 1,104 - a growth of 8.56%

   Population 2005:     13,985 (Source - Massachusetts Department of Revenue)

   Population 1985:     12,891 (Source - Clinton 1985 Annual Report/State Census of 1985)

   Population Growth:   1,104

Since 1993 our school enrollment has grown by 264 - a growth of 14.85%

Between 1985 and 2005 our town budget increased from $10.7 million to $30.9 million. This is an increase of approximately 60% in inflation adjusted dollars

The Whys And Wherefores of a Fixed-Cost Bond

Residential Development Increases the Cost of Community Services

What Is The Real Cost To You?