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Follow this link for a list of Elected Officials and Offices
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Boards, Commissions & Councils |
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| Board of Assessors | Listing and valuing real estate and personal property. Oversees assessor's department; hires the assessor. | ||||||
| Board of Health | Formulation and enforcement of rules and regulations concerning public health |
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| Board of Registrars of Voters | Maintains the List of Registered Voters for use at Elections and Town Meetings | ||||||
| Board of Selectmen | Chief Executive Branch of the local government | ||||||
| Board of Water Commissioners | Oversees the Townsend Water Department in the management of the Townsend Water District. | ||||||
| Cemetery and Parks Commission | General charge and superintendance of public burial grounds and parks | ||||||
| Conservation Commission | Deals with wetlands, Chapter 61 land, other conservation activities. |
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| Council on Aging | Senior Citizen's activities, issues, advocacy, Senior Center Management, Road Runner | ||||||
| Health Department | Formulation and enforcement of rules and regulations concerning public health |
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| Historic District Commission | Preservation, protection, and development of the Town's historical assets |
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| Housing Authority | Facilitates development of affordable housing for low income families and elderly | ||||||
| Planning Board | Subdivisions, Commercial Buildings, Site reviews, Other land uses | ||||||
| Recreation Commission | Development, operation, scheduling and coordination of recreation programs |
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| Registrar of Voters | See Board of Registrars of Voters | ||||||
| Zoning Board of Appeals | Variances, Special Permits, accessory apartments, earth removal, appeal decisions, 40B Applications, among other things. |
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Committees |
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| American Flag Committee | Promotes the display of American Flags along the main streets of the town during appropriate holidays. | ||||||
| Finance Committee | Concerned with all matters involving the finances and financial procedures of the Town of Townsend | ||||||
| Recycling Committee | Promotes Recycling and reduction of solid waste | ||||||
| Townsend Democratic Town Committee | Supports Democratic candidates and promotes the ideals and goals of the Democratic party. | ||||||
| Townsend Republican Town Committee | Supports Republican candidates and promotes the ideals and goals of the Republican party. | ||||||
Departments & Offices |
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| Accountant | Accounting, Auditing, Payroll, creates the weekly Warrant to pay the bills. | ||||||
| Ambulance Dep't (non emergency) | Public safety, emergency response, burning permits, hazardous materials, other related functions | ||||||
| Animal Control Officer | Stray dogs, cats, other animal control and safety issues | ||||||
| Assessor's Office | Listing and valuing real estate and personal property. Maintains related public records | ||||||
| Building Department | All items related to homes, buildings, pools, sheds (etc.), gas, electricity, codes, permits, safety, zoning enforcment | ||||||
| Cemetery and Parks Department | Operation of cemeteries (including burials), town park areas, groundskeeping and maintenance | ||||||
| Constable | Serves Criminal & Civil Process, Notices, and Court Papers of all Kinds | ||||||
| Electrical Inspector | Interprets and enforces the State and National Electrical codes | ||||||
| Fire Dep't (Non Emergency) | Public safety, emergency response, burning permits, hazardous materials, other related functions | ||||||
| Highway Department | Manage and maintain the public roads, storm drainage sytems and sidewalks | ||||||
| Land Use Coordinator | Coordinates all aspects and Town agencies involved with land use. | ||||||
| Library | Provides numerous services; books, tapes, DVDs, museum passes, research, Internet access, numerous activities | ||||||
| MIS Director | Manages the Town's computer and network infrastructure | ||||||
| Nashoba Associated Board of Health | Regional health department (Ayer). Works with the local board of health | ||||||
| Plumbing & Gas Inspector | Plumbing, Gas and Mechanical Equipment inspections and code enforcement | ||||||
| Police Department Non-Emergency | Public safety, 911 response, DARE, school relations and numerous other services | ||||||
| Recycling Center | Recycling/disposal of odd items (books, textiles, batteries, electronics, appliances, furniture, tires, metal, etc.) and yard waste | ||||||
| Sealer of Weights and Measures | Checks and seals scales and pumps to ensure accuracy and fairness in trade | ||||||
| Selectmen's Office | Chief Executive Branch of the local government | ||||||
| Senior Citizen's Center | Gathering place for Seniors and Senior's Activities | ||||||
| Tax Collector | Collects real estate and motor vehicle excise taxes | ||||||
| Town Administrator | Carries out the day-to-day management of the Town | ||||||
| Town Clerk | All vital records (birth, death, marriage, etc.), dog, fishing, hunting, business and other licenses, passports and many other functions | ||||||
| Treasurer | Keeps track of monies coming in to the Town, and paid out by the Town | ||||||
| Tree Warden | Responsible for assessing the safety of trees on public ways, and ensuring compliance with Scenic Road regulations | ||||||
| Veteran's Agent | Provides services to Veterans. Advises on benefits available, along with other services | ||||||
| Water Department | Maintains, expands and manages the Town's public water supply system | ||||||
| Wiring Inspector | Interprets and enforces the State and National Electrical codes | ||||||
| Zoning Enforcement Officer | See Building Department | ||||||
Other |
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| Band Concert Coordinator | Manages the Townsend Military Band, schedules lawn parties during Band Concerts, hires musicians | ||||||
| Road Runner Service | Transportation for Senior Citizens, 978-597-1730 |
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| Townsend 275th Anniversary | Organizing, planning, & fundraising for celebration in summer 2007 - Parade, Fireworks, Ball |
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| West Townsend Reading Room | Town-owned venue available to rent for community groups and events | ||||||