Townsend Charter Review Committee Information

Townsend's Charter is the document that outlines the basic information about how the town government is structured, organized and operates.

What is this review about?

The current Townsend Charter, adopted in 1999, called for a review of the charter every 10 years. The Board of Selectmen have established a nine member committee to review the charter as specified in the Charter.

The Charter Review Committee was appointed this summer and has begun analyzing the current Charter. This committee will make a report, with recommendations, to the Town Meeting. Any changes to the Charter would first need to be approved by Town Meeting and then by ballot vote of the Town at an Annual Election or by Special Act of the State Legislature.

How can I help?

Read the Charter. You can pick up a copy at Memorial Hall or Click here to read the charter online

Then please feel free to share your thoughts and ideas by emailing us or by contacting one of the members listed below.

Charter Email address: charter@townsend.ma.us

Please take the charter review survey, online

As the year progresses, we will be publicly soliciting input into the review process. Please watch for notices and participate.

Charter Review Committee Members

• Julie Johnson (Chair)
• Kathleen Spofford (Vice Chair)
• Susan Funaiole (Clerk)
• John Barrett
• Cheryl Cloutier
• Mary Jane Kruger
• Gene Rauhala
• Carolyn Sellars