Description of Services

The Board of Selectmen is an elected body of three members and comprises the Chief Executive Branch of the local government. 

 

The Selectmen'' Office is the place to go for many types of Licenses, such as:

1-Day Liquor License

Automobile Dealer's License

Common Victualers License

Entertainment License

License to sell Christmas Trees

Alcoholic Beverages License

Auctioneers License

License to Move Buildings in Public Ways

In addition, the Selectmen's office coordinates Rental of Town-Owned Venues: The Great Hall, The Town Common, and the West Townsend Reading Room.

 

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Contact Information

The Board of Selectmen is an elected Board of 3 members, each serving 3 years, with one seat re-elected every year.

Current Members:

For a list of members, please follow this link to the current list of Elected Officials

Board of Selectmen  Mission Statement

Townsend is a special community in many ways but particularly because of its commitment to maintaining a rural sense of a small New England Town. It is the mission of the Townsend Board of Selectmen to provide a wide range of high quality services to the citizens of Townsend while at the same time support a strong economic base for the Town. It is the goal of the Board of Selectmen to provide services as economically as possible so that living or doing business in the community remains affordable, while preserving something close to the current balance of reliance on residential and commercial property.

Volunteer Opportunities

Town government needs citizens who are willing to give time in the service of their community.  The Town of Townsend relies on the dedication and resources provided by volunteers who serve our community in many different ways.  

Are you willing to put your knowledge and experience to work, and help your Town government function at it's highest potential?

Volunteer to Help Your Town

 

License Application Form  - General Form

License Tax Attestation Form - Used with most License Applications

Application to Use the Great Hall

Application for 1-Day Liquor License