Townsend Sets October 6 Special Election for Two Select Board Seats

TOWNSEND — Townsend has scheduled a special election for October 6 to fill two open seats on the Select Board, the town announced this week. The vote comes as the town also prepares to close the town clerk's office later this month and days after Townsend held its National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony.

TOWN HALL

The town has set a special election for October 6 to fill two newly open seats on the Select Board, according to a News Flash posted this week on the town's website. No further details on the vacancies or candidates were included in the announcement.

Separately, the Town Clerk's Office will be closed on September 24, the town said in the same round of postings. Residents with business at the clerk's office should plan around the one-day closure.

COMMUNITY & ARTS

Townsend held its National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony on September 18, according to the town's News Flash announcement, marking the observance with a community gathering honoring prisoners of war and those missing in action.

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