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Townsend Sales Cluster on Main Street as Top Deed Hits $810,000

Townsend recorded 20 property sales between July 17 and Aug. 15, with recorded prices ranging from $172,500 to $810,000 and a median of $519,500 among the 14 sales that listed a price. The month's top transaction was 98 North End Rd, which sold for $810,000 on Aug. 5 from sellers Gregory Glaser

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Townsend Sets Aug. 20 for Final Summer Band Concert

Townsend's summer band concert series closes out its season with a final show on Aug. 20, the town announced this week via its News Flash page. The series began June 11 and offered residents free outdoor concerts throughout the summer, with the Aug. 20 date marking the last performance …

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19 Property Transfers Recorded in Townsend Over Four-Week Span

Townsend recorded 19 property transfers between July 10 and Aug. 8. Of those, 12 had a sale price recorded, ranging from $160,000 to $810,000, with a median of $469,500. The month's top sale was 98 North End Rd., which went for $810,000 on Aug. 5. Main Street led all streets with four recorded…

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Townsend Tax Deadline Passes as Fall Election Dates Set

Townsend residents faced an August 3 real estate tax deadline this week even as the town clerk's office opened nomination papers for a fall special election. The News Flash feed confirmed three elections are now scheduled for September 1, October 6, and November 3, 2026, giving resident…

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Townsend Records 17 Property Transfers in Late July, Led by $654,375 Turner Road Sale

Townsend recorded 17 property transfers between July 3 and Aug. 1, with nine recorded sale prices ranging from $160,000 to $654,375 and a median of $420,000. The month's top sale was 94 Turner Rd, which sold for $654,375 on July 7 to Tyler C. and Christina M. Sharp. Main Street saw four separate

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Townsend Town Hall Friday Closures Continue Through August

Townsend Town Hall's Friday closures continue through the end of August, limiting in-person municipal service days for residents this summer. The town's website reminds residents that offices at 272 Main Street are open Monday through Thursday only, while the Townsend Public Library kee…

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Townsend Tax Bills Due Monday, August 3

Townsend property owners face a fast-approaching deadline as the town's next real estate tax payment comes due Monday, August 3, per a notice from the Treasurer/Tax Collector's office. Town Hall remains closed on Fridays through the end of August, limiting in-person payment windows for …

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Townsend Prepares for Trio of Fall Elections

Townsend voters are being urged to watch a packed fall election calendar, with three separate elections scheduled for September 1, October 6, and November 3. Nomination papers remain available through the Town Clerk's office for residents considering a run. Meanwhile, the Townsend Publi…

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Townsend Reminds Residents of August 3 Tax Deadline

Townsend property owners must pay real estate taxes by August 3, per a Town Hall reminder posted this week. The notice arrives as the town gears up for three fall elections — September 1, October 6, and November 3 — with nomination papers already available for the special election. Town…

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