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Board of Selectmen
About the Board
The Board of Selectmen acts as the Town's Chief Executive Body responsible for the community's general welfare following guidelines set forth in Operational Policies for the Board of Selectmen. (Pictured from left to right: James F. Kane, Beth N. Casavant, Maurice M. DePalo, John I. Lebeaux, James F. Kane, John R. Samia)
Agendas & Minutes
Board of Selectmen meetings are scheduled for the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, beginning promptly at 7 at Town Hall. Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
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Board of Selectmen Meeting Schedule
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Selectmen Drop-in Office Hours
The Board of Selectmen will be holding open office hours on Mon. January 27, 2020 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm in the Common Room at Shrewsbury Towers, 36 N Quinsigamond Ave. All are welcome to stop by to discuss anything they wish to with the Board. Read on... -
Shrewsbury PFAS in Drinking Water Supply Notification
In an effort to be proactive in managing and protecting the Town’s public water supply, the Water and Sewer Division conducted voluntary testing for the emerging contaminant known as PFAS. Read on... -
NEW Solid Waste & Recycling Program to begin on MONDAY July 1, 2019
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Additional information
Specific powers and responsibilities of the Board of Selectmen are set forth in Chapter 559 of the Acts of 1953 which is better known as the Town Manager Act and the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. These and additional duties include:
Specific powers and responsibilities of the Board of Selectmen are set forth in Chapter 559 of the Acts of 1953 which is better known as the Town Manager Act and the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. These and additional duties include:
- Appointing and overseeing the work of the Town Manager
- Discussing, proposing, and voting on Proposition 2 ½ decisions
- Issuing requests for interest in Chapter 40B proposals
- Overseeing Chapter 43D (PDF) permitting
- Reviewing and issuing licenses to do business in the Town of Shrewsbury
- Reviewing annual department budgets