Select Board
The Select Board is comprised of five members who are elected, for three-year terms, in the Annual Town Election. As the Chief Elected and Executive Officers of the Town, the Select Board members are vested with all the municipal authority not specifically retained by the Town’s legislative body, town meeting, or other elected boards.
The Select Board is responsible for all facets of governmental duties. The Warrants for the Annual and Special Town Meetings are generated from their office. They also issue the Warrants for any elections or override votes scheduled. The Board works together with the Finance Board members to establish the annual operating budget for the Town and to provide a stable economic environment for its citizens. They adopt town administrative policies and provide a valuable link to other boards through their liaison system.
The Select Board appoint residents to various official boards and commissions; approve all employee hirings; hold public hearings on important town issues, and enforce town by-laws and regulations.
The Select Board is the statutory licensing agents for the town, and in this capacity, they authorize new licenses, hold hearings to consider infractions of existing licensees, and approve renewals. Licenses include common victualler, automatic amusement, entertainment, Class I, Class II & Class III auto, alcohol and special one day alcohol. They also supervise and approve all earth removal permits issued within the Town.
Sign up for Select Board Public Comment
Public Comment is a time when town residents can bring matters before the Select Board that are not on the official agenda. Comments must be short and to the point. Plan on being allowed up to three (3) minutes per person (not per topic) to speak. Written submissions for public comment must be made before the start of the meeting per the Board of Selectmen’s Public Comment Policy amended November 13, 2017.
Meetings
The Select Board meet bi-weekly on Monday evenings, unless otherwise posted, at 6:30 P.M. in the Main Meeting Room of Town Hall. To request an agenda item or to speak during public comment, please contact the Rebecca Oldham in writing with your concerns or topic. The Chair of the Board will review all agenda requests and will determine which are placed on the agenda and when.
For additional inquires please contact Town Administrator Rebecca Oldham
Board and Committee Appointments – Vacancies & Onboarding
The Town of Groveland relies on our appointed officials for much of the town’s important business. As a member of a public body, you must comply with state and local requirements. This page will give you information as to current vacancies and give you the resources of what first steps you must do as a municipal official and link to resources and staff who can help you with any questions.
Want to join? Please fill out a form of interest here.
Current Vacancies
- Board of Registrars (Democrat Party)- One (1) Member
- Finance Board – Two (2) Members; One (1) Alternate Member
- Historical Commission – One (1) Member
- Recreation Committee – One (1) Member; Two (2) Alternate Members
- Groveland Day Committee – Two (2) Members
- Zoning Board of Appeals – Three (3) Associate Members
Elected Boards/Committees with Vacancies to Fill by Appointment
- Board of Assessors – Two (2) Members
Please note these appointments will expire at the next election May 5, 2025.
QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates for elective office shall be registered voters in Groveland as required by M.G.L. ch. 41, § 1. The minimum requirement for assessors is established by the Department of Revenue pursuant to M.G.L. Ch. 58, SS1 and 830 Code of Massachusetts Regulation (CMR) 58.3.1 the regulation states in part:
- General. Any person elected or appointed as assessor must meet the minimum qualification standards established by the Commissioner of Revenue.
- Definition of Assessor. An assessor is any person subject to the oath prescribed by General Laws Chapter 41, Section 29 to assess taxes or estimate the value of property for the purpose of taxation for a city or town.
- Required Training. Any person who is elected or appointed as assessor is required to complete the basic course of training “Department of Revenue Course 101,” prepared by the Commissioner within two years following election or appointment. The candidate will also attend a Classification Training Workshop conducted by the Division of Local Services to satisfy the Commissioner’s requirements regarding the qualifications to classify property pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 59, Sections 2A and 38.
Candidates with a Real Estate Background or Real Estate Appraisal License; and special training or experience in appraisal and assessment practices would be most desirable.
Oath of Office
Before you can attend your first meeting as an elected or appointed official, you must have an appointment letter from the appointing authority and take the oath of office. Once appointed and with your appointment letter, please see the Town Clerk, to be sworn in.
Link to Guide for Members of Public Boards and Commissions – provided by the Inspector General’s office, Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Conflict of Interest
As a public employee in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are required to comply with the state conflict of interest law, MGL 268A. Compliance with this law helps ensure that public employees serve the public with integrity.
To address this requirement, please complete the following online Conflict of Interest Law Training course within 30 days of this notice:
Click this Link to register and access the training course: https://massethicstraining.skillburst.com
You will be asked to self-register and for your agency, which will be the Town of Groveland.
Make sure that you take the training and law review for Municipal Employees.
You no longer need to provide a copy of your certificate of completion to the Town and your certificates will be available and stored online under your account at https://massethicstraining.skillburst.com.
If you have any questions, click the link above and click the “HELP” button on the top right of your screen.
More information can be found on the Mass.gov website at: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/complete-the-conflict-of-interest-law-education-requirements
Open Meeting Law
The Open Meeting Law specifies that all deliberations of a public body be conducted in a meeting open to the public and includes requirements for posting of meeting notices and agendas and how to generate and approve minutes.
Within two weeks of your election or appointment or when you took the oath of office (whichever is later), you must complete a Certificate of Receipt of Open Meeting Law Materials. Please see the links below for materials and certificate, submit this certificate to the Town Clerk.
Materials: Attorney General’s Open Meeting Law Guide (PDF)
Receipt: Certificate of receipt for Open Meeting Law Materials (PDF)
Open Meeting Law Resources
Open Meeting Law Website – MASS.gov
Open Meeting Law Guide and Educational Materials
Checklist for Posting a Meeting Notice
Checklist for Entering Into Executive Session
Checklist for Creating & Approving Meeting Minutes (PDF)
Reasons for Convening into Executive Session
Public Records Law
A Guide to Massachusetts Public Record law (PDF)
Public Records Law – Information Sheet (PDF)
Other Resources
Select Board Adopted Policies
Bylaws
Town Meeting Warrants
Field Use and Special Event Applications
What requires a Field Use Permit Application?
The fields are public and do not necessarily need a permit for use. However, a holder of a valid permit will take priority over any drop-in groups at any playing fields or facilities. Regular meetings of a group of individuals are considered an organized activity and require a permit.
What requires a Special Event, Property Use Permit Application?
In general, any scheduled outdoor public gathering, regardless of size, involving the use of, or having an impact on, public property, public facilities, parks, streets, sidewalks, rights‐of‐way, vacant land, parking lots, etc.
