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To reserve the town hall or town spaces, please call the Selectboard Office (978) 724-3353.

The Selectboard meets on Thursday evenings at Petersham Town Hall, 1 South Main Street.

Some of the many responsibilities of the three member elected Selectboard include, but are not limited to:

  • calling Town Elections and Town Meetings; creating, approving, and posting Town Meeting Warrants;
  • preparing, reviewing and making recommendations for the annual Town budget;
  • preparing and seeking grant funding which benefits the Town;
  • working closely with all Town staff and Boards to assure a circulation of information, provide assistance, and work on projects as needed;
  • procuring goods and services as needed;
  • managing oversight of Town buildings;
  • representing the Town for State and regional matters which involve the Town.
The official Town Website will launch on Friday, April 17th.