Hawley was first settled in 1760 as Plantation Number 7, by a group from Hatfield. The town was called the "Hatfield Reserve" until it was officially incorporated in 1792. The town … See more

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 30.9 square miles (80 km ), of which 30.9 square miles (80 km ) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 … See more

Hawley employs the open town meeting form of government, and is led by a board of selectmen and an administrative assistant. The town … See more

• David Dunnels White, Medal of Honor nominee, for the capture of Major General Custis Lee, son of Robert E. Lee, at the Battle of Sailor's Creek, … See more

As of the census of 2000, there were 336 people, 137 households, and 99 families residing in the town. By population, Hawley ranks 25th out of the 26 towns in Franklin County, and 347th out of 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts. The population density … See more

Hawley and neighboring Charlemont make up the Hawlemont Regional School District, a sub-district of the nine-town Mohawk Trail … See more

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