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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, 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 48 hours prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
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Board of Selectmen Meeting Schedule
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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
Contact Us
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Board of Selectmen
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Beth N Casavant
Chair
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John I Lebeaux
Vice Chairman
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John R. Samia
Clerk
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Maurice M DePalo
Selectman
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James F Kane
Selectman
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Valerie B Clemmey
Principal Department Assistant
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Board of Selectmen's Office
100 Maple Avenue
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
Phone: 508-841-8504
Fax: 508-842-0587
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Selectmen's Meetings
2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month;
from 7:00 PM to close of agenda.
Board Member Details