The Board of Selectmen acts as the Town’s Chief Executive Body responsible for the general welfare of the Community. 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.

From left to right: Selectmen Bruce Card, John LeBeaux,
Thomas Fiore, Phillip Hammond, and Maurice DePalo.

The primary responsibility of the Board of Selectmen is to appoint and oversee the work of the Town Manager. Annually the Board of Selectmen files with the citizens of Shrewsbury an Annual Report.

The Office of the Board is open Monday through Friday except for legal holidays from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Residents and visitors requiring the services of the Board of Selectmen may make contact via phone, mail, fax or email.