Government and Charter Study Task Force Mission Mission The Task Force will review and consider potential revisions to the current Town Charter, adopted in the 1970 and periodically revised there after. The Task Force should conclude with a recommendation to the Board of Selectmen as to the aspects of the Town Charter that should be considered for revisions and the appropriate process, as defined by state law, for accomplishing said revisions. Background The Town Charter has not been seriously reviewed or revised since it was adopted in 1970 other than one attempt to make major revisions in 1987. Since its original adoption, the level and complexity of Town Governance and the services it provides, has changed dramatically. As a result, it would be prudent to review and consider alternative forms of local governance that might allow for a more efficient manner in providing service to the community. The goal is to provide an objective comprehensive review of the options available for Town Governance from which the Board of Selectmen, Town Meeting and the community at large can determine if there is a benefit to proceeding with a process to revise the Town Charter in part or in whole. Meeting Schedule The Government and Charter Study Task Force meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. Meetings generally are at 7:30 p.m. and take place at Town Hall, in the Board of Selectman Meeting Room. Commission Board Members Peter Cahill, Chairman Karen Manor Metzold, Vice-Chairperson Tom Daly Marge Eramo Paul Fitzgerald Charles Flahive Ken Foscaldo Frank Jacobs Alice Moore Anne Marie McIntyre, Administrator The Commission holds open meetings and invites input and comments from Westwood Residents. Contact Anne Marie McIntyre amcintyre@townhall.westwood.ma.us 43 Webster Street Westwood MA Link to Town of Westwood Website Home Page | 
