Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen sets policy and strategic direction, coordinates the activities of other boards, and hears appeals and resolves problems that have not been settled at lower levels. They operate as a collective decision-making body.

The Board of Selectmen have many important responsibilities under state law, such as:

• The power to prepare the town meeting warrant
• The power to make appointments to town boards and committees
• The power to employ town counsel
• The authority to grant licenses and permits