Open Meeting Law

Purpose: The purpose of the Open Meeting Law is to ensure transparency in the deliberations on which public policy is based.

Certification: The Town Clerk will provide you with a copy of the Open Meeting Law, the Regulations (940 CMR 29.00), and the Attorney General's Open Meeting Law Guide when you are sworn in to office or begin your employment. Within 2 weeks of your appointment, all members of public bodies must complete & return the Certificate of Receipt of Open Meeting Law Materials, certifying that you have received these materials and that you understand the requirements of the Open Meeting Law.