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Townsend electric aggregation rate sweep set for July 13

Townsend flags July 13 electric aggregation rate sweep as nomination papers stay open for fall elections. Town Hall confirmed the town's community electric aggregation program will undergo its routine supplier-rate sweep on Monday, July 13, automatically affecting enrolled residents wit…

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FBI Arrests Townsend Man in Armed Bank Robbery Case

FBI arrests Townsend man in connection with two armed bank robberies from June. Joseph Sawyer, 52, of Townsend was taken into custody Wednesday, July 9, following a federal investigation into two armed robberies that occurred June 12, 2026, according to MassLive and the FBI's Boston fie…

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Nomination papers open for Townsend special election

Townsend kicked off election season as nomination papers became available for a Town special election, per the town's News Flash feed, while officials confirmed three fall votes ahead: September 1, October 6, and November 3. Town Hall also reminded residents that curbside trash and recy…

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Townsend Town Hall Closed Today as Friday Closures Begin

Townsend Town Hall closes today as a summer Friday closure schedule takes effect through August. The town also announced this week that voters will decide three separate elections this fall, with dates set for Sept. 1, Oct. 6 and Nov. 3, though details on what will appear on each ballot…

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Townsend Water Department Flushes Mains Tuesday; Residents May See Discolored Water

Townsend Water Department flushes mains Tuesday, June 30, asking residents to run taps until water clears. The flushing, announced June 29, may cause temporary discoloration or pressure changes throughout the day. Town Hall remains closed on Fridays through August, compressing the servi…

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Townsend Schedules Water Main Flushing for June 30

Townsend's Water Department announces a June 30 water main flushing that may briefly discolor tap water for nearby residents. The maintenance notice, posted Monday on the town's News Flash feed, arrives alongside two active deadlines: Town Hall is closed Fridays through late August, and…

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Townsend Sets July 10 Trash Renewal Deadline as Summer Schedule Takes Effect

Townsend enters peak summer with three overlapping town-calendar deadlines residents should not miss. The curbside trash and recycling registration deadline falls on July 10, with the town warning that failure to renew could cost households their curbside pickup for the 2026–2027 progra…

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Townsend Sets July 13 Aggregation Sweep, Town Hall Closed Fridays All Summer

Townsend's July 13 aggregation sweep and a July 10 trash-renewal deadline mark the week's most pressing resident action items. The town posted notice of the community electric aggregation sweep on June 22, giving enrolled households time to review participation before changes take effec…

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Town Sets July 13 Aggregation Sweep as Summer Hours, Deadlines Stack Up

Townsend's summer administrative calendar is filling fast, with three deadlines and closures converging in the next three weeks. The town announced a community electric aggregation sweep set for July 13, 2026, giving enrolled residents and businesses a short window to review their statu…

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Townsend Library Closes Friday and Saturday for Juneteenth Holiday

Townsend Public Library closes for Juneteenth this Friday and Saturday, June 19-20, as town officials also urge residents to renew curbside trash and recycling enrollment before the July 10 deadline. The library posted the two-day closure notice on its website ahead of the federal holid…

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