Procedures & Other Guidelines

General Information

• Quick Start Guide (PDF)
• Overview (PDF)
• Electronic Voting at Town Meeting 2023
• Guide to Citizens' Petitions (PDF)
• Town Meeting Bylaw (PDF)

Special Information for Attending Town Meeting

• Childcare (PDF)
• About assistance for those with disabilities (PDF)

Speaking, Presenting, and Making Motions

• Guide to Motions (PDF)
• Tips for Speaking from the Floor (PDF)
• Guidelines and Tips for Presenters (PDF)
• Sample Presentation Template (PDF)

Forms

• Petition Form to Request Town Meeting Article
• Town Meeting Article Summary Form

Other Resources

• Massachusetts Moderators Association
• Citizens' Guide to Town Meeting (published by Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth)