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Town of Townsend

272 Main Street
978-597-1704

The Town Clerk is the keeper of vital statistics, the custodian of the Town Seal, administers the oath of office to all persons elected or appointed to any Town office, and issues such licenses and permits as are required by law. The Town Clerk supervises and manages the conduct of all elections and other matters relating to elections. The Town Clerk serves as the Clerk of Town Meeting, keeps its records, and in the absence of the Town Moderator and Deputy Moderator, presides pending election of a temporary Moderator by Town Meeting vote. The Town Clerk has such other powers and duties as given by the laws of the Commonwealth, the Town Charter, By-Laws and by other Town Meeting vote

Recent News

Town of Townsend News - Meet Representative Scarsdale!

Meet Rep. Scarsdale! March Office Hours We are very pleased to extend this invitation to in-person office hours with Representative Scarsdale in Townsend and across the district! Click here to View More…

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Town of Townsend News: Annual Election is on Monday, April 24, 2023 ; Nomination Papers are Now Available

The Annual Election will be held on Monday, April 24, 2023 from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. Nomination papers are available until March 3, 2023. Open Positions for the Annual Town Election April 24, 2023 Dates to Remember for the Annual Town Election…

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Town of Townsend -2023 Rabies Schedule for pets

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Town of Townsend News - April 24, 2023 Annual Election, Nomination Papers are Now Available

April 24, 2023 Annual Election. Nomination Papers are now available. The Annual Election will be held on April 24, 2023 from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. Nomination papers will be available on January 17, 2023. Open Positions for the Upcoming…

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Town of Townsend - Drought Update February13, 2023

The Drought Management Task Force has updated the drought status and have declared the end of the drought in the Commonwealth. Those communities located in Middlesex County (which is part of Drought Northeast Region and include: Ashby, Townsend,…

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Town of Townsend : Notice To Townsend Water Department Customers

Deluxe Corporation, 12 South Street will be performing a flow test on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at 9:00 A.M. Customers near this location may experience discolored water for a short time. This does not pose any health threat and this condition is…

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Town Of Townsend : April 24, 2023 Annual Election. Nomination Papers Are Now Available

The Annual Election will be held on April 24, 2023 from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. Nomination papers will be available on January 17, 2023. Open Positions for the Upcoming Annual Town Election April 24, 2023 Dates to Remember for the Annual…

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Town Of Townsend : Transportation Open Forum

This interactive focus group will collect your input about what transportation investments are most important to your community. Your feedback will inform the statewide and regional transportation plans. We will also be gauging interest in the…

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Town of Townsend - TEO Emergency Food Blitz

If you are a resident of North Middlesex (Townsend, Ashby and Pepperell) and lost your freezers due to an extended power outage, TEO and Hannaford want to help!!! We all know how exhausting an extended power outage can be, and the financial impact…

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Seeking Volunteers, Vendors, and Crafters for Earth Day Celebration on April 22, 2023

Click Here for more information on Seeking Volunteers, Vendors, and Crafters for Earth Day Celebration on April 22,…

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Town of Townsend News - Free Test Kits For COVID Still Available

Thursday January 5th, 2023 Covid-19 update Currently there are 21 lab verified Covid-19 cases in town. Flu is also circulating. Stay home if you do not feel well. FREE COVID test kits are available in the Board of Health Department in the Town…

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Town of Townsend News : April 24, 2023 Annual Election

The Annual Election will be held on April 24, 2023 from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. Nomination papers will be available on January 17, 2023. Open Positions for the Upcoming Annual Town Election April 24, 2023 Dates to Remember for the Annual…

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Town of Townsend News - COVID Numbers Townsend 1-5-23

Going up again Click here to View the More Information About Town of Townsend News - COVID Numbers Townsend…

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Town of Townsend : SNAP And WIC Application Night - January 31, 2023

Click here to View the Information About Town of Townsend : SNAP And WIC Application Night - January 31, 2023

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Town of Townsend News - COVID-19 Test Kit Expiration Information

COVID-19 Test Kit Expiration Information your kit may still be usable past the expiration date printed on the package!…

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Town Of Townsend Drought Update - December 13, 2022

The Drought Management Task Force has updated the drought status as of December 12, and while much of the state is out of drought, the Northeast Region has been elevated once again to Level 2: Significant Drought. All of Middlesex County has been…

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Town of Townsend News : Veterans Disability Claims Seminar and Application Assistance - December 10, 2022

On December 10, the North Middlesex Chapter, Disabled American Veterans will host a seminar on filing a disability claim followed by individual assistance with the process at VFW Post 6538, 491 Main St, Townsend, MA. The seminar starts at 10:00.…

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