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 ››
Unitil Request for Comment
Read the file below for details on Unitil's filing with the Department of Public Utilities and complete instructions on how to comment. ... more ››
Draft Proposed Contracts for Curbside Trash/Recycling for FY2025-FY2029
Townsend’s current contract for curbside pickup expires on June 30, 2024 (end of FY2024). The Board of Health has been negotiating with... more ››
Townsend Awarded $110,000 for ADA Evaluation
The Land Use Office is excited to announce that Townsend has been awarded $110,000 from the Massachusetts Office on Disability to hire a... more ››
2023 Townsend Annual Town Report available
The 2023 Annual Town Report is available for review or pickup in Town Hall.
It is also available on the Board of Selectmen webpage or... more ››
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:
MRPC/MART Safety Action Plan - Survey Response Request
Townsend is partnering with MRPC/MART to undertake a safety action plan for the region.
Massachusetts Legislative Alert - FY25 State Budget Priorities
March 28, 2024
Legislative Alert: Discuss Top FY25 Budget Priorities with Legislators
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 ››
UPDATED: Townsend MBTA Communities Zoning Public Survey
The Townsend MBTA Communities Zoning Public Survey is now open for public feedback: ... more ››
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 Fare-Free Commuter Shuttle Service
Beginning October 2nd, the MBTA modified the Fitchburg commuter rail line schedule for the fall/winter season. See below image and... more ››