Town Manager's Office

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday

General Information Line:  781-862-0500 x275

FAX:  781-861-2921

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Description of Services: 

The Town Manager's authority and responsibilities are established in the Selectmen-Town Manager Act of 1968 (1.5Mb file).

The Town Manager is appointed by the Board of Selectmen to:

• oversee the daily operations of the Town,
• advise and administer the policies and procedures of the Board, and
• enforce Town by-laws and actions passed at Town Meeting.

The Town Manager submits to the Board of Selectmen:

• a proposed annual budget that includes revenue, expenditure, and tax rate projections for the upcoming fiscal year, and
• a Capital Budget and a five-year Capital Improvement Program.

The Finance Department has primary staff responsibility for budget preparation. The Town Manager's staff provide budget support and prepare presentations for Town Meeting. 

The Town Manager and staff provide:

• oversight for all general government departments,
• town-wide staff training and professional development,
• special projects and website management,
• implementation for all decisions of Board of Selectmen,
• support to various Town committees, and
• information, materials, and technical assistance to the public.

The Town Manager:

• appoints new employees,
• determines employee compensation, and
• negotiates all contracts with the Town's unions and associations.   

Human Resources staff manage the personnel, benefits, and risk management functions of the Town.