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Annual & Special Town Meeting Warrant May 7 2024

The Annual & Special Town Meeting will be held at Memorial Hall 272 Main St at 7:00pm.The Warrants can be found here:... more ››

Map 17 from Master Plan with Pedestrian and Bike accidents

MRPC/MART Safety Action Plan - Survey Response Request

Townsend is partnering with MRPC/MART to undertake a safety action plan for the region.  

Public Comment Period Open for Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) and Unified Public Work Program (UPWP)

The public comment period is open through May 10, 2024, for the draft FFY 2025-2029 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) and for the draft... more ››

Right to Farm Annual Declaration

Per Townsend General Bylaw Chapter 34 on Farming, this disclosure is posted annually: 

Flyer describing how to participate in the Townwide Yard Sale

Townwide Yard Sale, Saturday, May 18

to benefit Kid's Kountry Playground

Flyer describing procedure for Annual Townwide Cleanup April 16 through 26

Annual Townwide Cleanup - April 16-26

Massachusetts Legislative Alert - FY25 State Budget Priorities

March 28, 2024
Legislative Alert:  Discuss Top FY25 Budget Priorities with Legislators

Keeping the promise to America's Veterans transportation information

VA Van available

The DAV Van is now available and can be used by Veterans for any medical appointment in or out of State. Four(4) drivers are available. Ten... more ››

Learn more about Townsend Community Electricity Aggregation today!

Community Electricity Aggregation (CEA) allows residents and small businesses in Townsend the opportunity to purchase electricity when the... more ››

MBTA Zoning Overview

UPDATED: Townsend MBTA Communities Zoning Public Survey

New: Revised Draft Bylaw

The Townsend MBTA Communities Zoning Public Survey is now open for public feedback: ... more ››

November Picture

November 2023 Harbor Trace Treatment Plant Project Update

Harbor Trace Water Treatment PlantUpdate20 Nov 2023

Notice of Upcoming Sidewalk Project

Townsend was recently awarded funding from a MassTrails Grant to improve pedestrian connectivity.

Mart Bus at Town Hall

MART Fare-Free Commuter Shuttle Service

NEW: Revised Fitchburg Commuter Rail Schedule (Fall/Winter)

Beginning October 2nd, the MBTA modified the Fitchburg commuter rail line schedule for the fall/winter season. See below image and... more ››