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Town Meeting Warrant

A warrant is a document issued by the Select Board to call a town meeting.

Warrants essentially list an agenda of items called articles to be voted on by those present. Items on the agenda can vary significantly, from the annual operating budget of the town to adjustment of by-laws.

In Massachusetts, residents may place articles on the warrant without approval of the Select Board by petitioning to insert the article. Petitions to insert an article on the warrant for an Annual Town Meeting require ten signatures of eligible Southampton voters. Petitions to insert an article on the warrant for a Special Town Meeting require 100 signatures or the signatures of ten per cent of the registered voters in the town, whichever is less. The Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting is usually open for acceptance of articles until the month before the meeting. Please call the Town Administrator’s Office (413)529-0106) for more information and to check the latest dates.

Annual Town Meetings

The Annual Town Meeting is held on the third Tuesday of May at 7:00 PM in the William E. Norris Elementary School, 34 Pomeroy Meadow Rd.

Town Meeting Warrants and Minutes

  • Fiscal Year 2018
    • FY2018 Special Town Meeting Warrant (Jan 16)
  • Fiscal Year 2017
    • FY2017 Special Town Meeting Minutes (Jan 24)
    • FY2017 Special Town Meeting Warrant (Jan 24)
    • FY2017 Annual Town Meeting Warrant (May 17)
  • Fiscal Year 2016
    • FY2016 Special Town Meeting Minutes (October 20)
    • FY2016 Special Town Meeting Warrant (October 20)
    • FY2016 Special Town Meeting Motions (October 20)
  • Fiscal Year 2015
    • FY2015 Special Town Meeting Minutes (January 20)
    • FY2015 Special Town Meeting Warrant (January 20)
    • FY 2015 Town Meeting Warrant
    • FY 2015 Town Meeting Minutes
    • FY 2015 Town Meeting By-Laws Passed
  • Fiscal Year 2014
    • FY 2014 Town Meeting Warrant
    • FY 2014 Special Town Warrant

 

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