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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 the Operational Policies for the Board of Selectmen. (Pictured from left to right: Theresa H. Flynn, Clerk, Beth N. Casavant, Vice Chair, Maurice M. DePalo, Chair, Michelle K. Conlin, Selectman, and John R. Samia, Selectman.)
Agendas & Minutes
Board of Selectmen meetings are scheduled for the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, beginning promptly at 7:00 PM 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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135 Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19
One hundred and thirty five (135) Additional Positive Cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the Town of Shrewsbury since May 20, 2022, bringing the cumulative total to 8,308. Read on... -
Town Manager Seeking Interest for Boards and Commissions
The Town Manager is seeking qualified individuals interested in serving on a number of Boards and Commissions. Read on... -
Town Hall Summer Hours May 31, 2022 to September 2, 2022
Starting May 31, 2022 Town Hall will implement 2022 Summer Hours. Town Hall will now be open from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM on Tuesdays to accommodate the public with expanded hours. Town Hall will also be open from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Noon) on Fridays.
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
Email the Full BoardMaurice M. DePalo
Chair
EmailTerm Ends May 2023
Beth N. Casavant
Vice Chair
EmailTerm Ends May 2023
Theresa H. Flynn
Clerk
EmailTerm Ends May 2024
John R. Samia
Selectman
EmailTerm Ends May 2025
Michelle K. Conlin
Selectman
EmailTerm Ends May 2025
Taylor Galusha
Principal Department Assistant
Email
Board of Selectmen's Office
100 Maple Avenue
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
Phone: 508-841-8504
Fax: 508-842-0587
Selectmen's Meetings
2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month;
from 7:00 PM to close of agenda.
Board Member Details