Select Board

The Select Board is composed of five members who are elected for three-year terms. The Select Board appoint a Town Administrator who is responsible for the daily management of the Town.

The Select Board issues the warrants for Town Meetings and make recommendations on the warrant articles; initiate legislative policy by inserting articles in Town Meeting Warrants and then implement the votes subsequently adopted. They adopt town policies; review and set fiscal guidelines for the annual operating budget and capital improvements program and make recommendations to Town Meeting on the same. The Select Board appoints Department heads as well as various board and committee members; hold public hearings on important town issues and periodic conferences with agencies under their jurisdiction and with community groups; and oversee traffic issues and traffic rules and regulations.

The Select Board also serves as the licensing board responsible for issuing and renewing licenses including common victual, liquor, and entertainment.

To watch Select Board meetings click here.

Staff Contacts

Name Title Phone
Julie Doucet Executive Assistant (978) 456-4100x312
Timothy P. Bragan Town Administrator (978) 456-4100 ext. 313
Marie C. Sobalvarro Assistant Town Administrator (978) 456-4100x330
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