About Us

The members of the Select Board are the executive officers of the Town. The three-member board, elected for staggered three-year terms, is charged with the general direction and management of the affairs and property of the Town.

Their authority and responsibilities are derived from the Massachusetts General Laws and the Town's By-Laws. Their primary responsibilities include: ensuring that the town government is responsive to and reflective of community needs and values; initiating legislative policy by inserting articles in the Town Meeting Warrant and then implementing and enforcing the votes subsequently adopted; appointing the majority of the town's volunteer and professional staff; establishing administrative policy; setting program and service priorities and spending plans for the majority of municipal departments.

The Select Board is responsible for, in concert with the Advisory Board, developing fiscal guidelines for the annual operating budget and capital spending plan; convening and facilitating public discussion on a variety of important town concerns; representing the town on a number of inter-municipal boards and task forces; maintaining liaison with the town's elected representatives to the General Court and pursuing the town's legislative interests; issuing miscellaneous permits and licenses; and ensuring proper maintenance of town buildings and facilities under their control.


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Frequently Asked Questions

The Select Board customarily meets on the second and fourth Tuesday at the Town Hall at 6:00pm. Meetings are held in the Grand Hall, located on the Upper Level. The Board may meet at other times when necessary. All Select Board meetings are posted at least 48 hours before hand in compliance with the Open Meeting Law by the Town Clerk and may be found by checking the Upcoming Meetings Calendar on the town website.

Please contact Sue Fayne, Executive Assistant to the Select Board, via email or telephone at (978) 649-4514 ext. 224. Please include the reason you wish to be on the Selectmen's agenda. We will then refer your request to the Town Administrator for specific dates and times. You can also make your original request using the online form here.

You can contact the Office of the Select Board at (978) 649-4514 ext. 224. You can also send an email: click here.