Town Meeting

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available before the meetings. Minutes are available and approved.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Copies of proposed by-law amendments or other supporting documents will be attached to the electronic Town Meeting warrant/agenda postings.

Members

Overview

The town meeting is responsible for appropriating money to run the town, transferring funds between accounts, passing bylaws, accepting new streets, etc. In an Open Town Meeting form of government, every registered voter in Mendon may attend the town meeting and vote on the issues presented. Non-voters may attend with permission from the town meeting, but may not vote.

When

The Annual Town Meeting is held within the first two weeks in May and the Annual Town Election is held on the third Tuesday in May.

Warrants

Town meeting warrants (notices which list the issues to be discussed and voted on) are posted in the town hall and on the Town of Mendon Website. The Annual Town Meeting warrant is posted at least 2 weeks before the meeting. Special Town Meeting warrants are posted at least 2 weeks before the meeting date.

Before Town Meeting

Much of the work of the town is done before the town meeting in board and committee meetings. All meetings of town boards and committees are open to the public. Anyone, voter or not, resident or not, may attend. Meeting agendas are posted on the website at least 48 hours before the meeting time. Please check the Calendar for the meeting you are interested in. All meetings are posted through the Town Clerk's office, so you may also call to check on meeting dates, times, and places.

Attendance &Participation

Everyone is encouraged to attend town meetings, committee and board meetings; ask questions, and become informed. If you think you may be interested in serving on an appointed committee, contact the Select Board office. You should be a registered voter in Mendon to serve on a committee.

Town Moderator

The Town Moderator is the presiding officer at the Annual Town Meeting and all Special Town Meetings. The Town Moderator regulates the proceedings, decides all questions of order, declares the outcome of all votes, and has other powers and duties as provided for by Massachusetts General Laws and the Town of Mendon By-laws.

The Mendon Town Moderator is an elected position with a one-year term.

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