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Informational Town Meeting Announced

In preparation for the Special Town Meeting on September 17th at 7pm, the Finance Committee will hold an informational presentation for an hour this Saturday, September 15th starting at 11AM and again on Sunday, September 16th from 5 to 6PM. Both meetings will be held in the Town Hall. All are encouraged to attend one...

Special Town Meeting - Monday, September 17, 2018

The Goshen Selectboard has scheduled a Special Town Meeting for Monday September 17th. The meeting will be held in the Goshen Town Hall located at 42 Main Street and will begin at 7PM. The warrant consists of 8 articles which can be seen by clicking on the file below: STM Warrant 9.17.08(1)

Warrant for State Primary on Tuesday, Sept. 4th

The warrant for the State primary has now been posted and is available by clicking on the following link: State Primary Warrant 2018-1 A reminder that the polls will be open on 9/4 from 7AM to 8PM at the John James Memorial Hall (Town Hall) located at 42 Main Street in Goshen.

Voter Registration Deadline - August 15th

Town Clerk Kristen Estelle would like to remind residents that Wednesday, August 15th is the last day to register to vote for the state primary. She will be in the office that day from 11am-4pm and 7-8pm, as well as her usual Monday hours of 9am-3pm and 6pm-8pm. Additionally, absentee voting is now available for...

Community Preservation Committee

Community Preservation Committee The Massachusetts Community Preservation Act (CPA), M.G.L., Chapter 44B, became law in September, 2000. The CPA allows communities to raise monies through a surcharge of up to 3% of the town's real estate tax levy with the option of excluding certain properties from that surcharge. Communities that adopt the CPA surcharge are...

Almoners

Almoners The Almoners are elected to oversee the accounting and expenditures of funds given to the town through the will of the late Whiting Street and Wright Fund. The purpose of the funds is to provide “relief and comfort of the worthy poor . . .” Funds are available to residents of Goshen that face...

Special Town Election - Saturday June 23, 2018

There will be a Special Town Election on Saturday, June 23, 2018 from 9AM to 2PM at the Town Hall located at 42 Main Street in Goshen. Click on the link below to see the signed warrant: STE Warrant 6.23.18

2018 Annual Town Meeting Minutes

2017 Annual Report

Goshen's 2017 Annual Report is available by clicking on the link below: Goshen 2017 Annual Report Printed copies are also available free of charge at the Goshen Town Offices while supplies last.

Board of Health Member Search

Interested Goshen resident needed to fill Board of Health member vacancy. The Goshen Board of Health usually meets monthly on the first Monday at 7:00 pm. A typical agenda includes such tasks as septic system inspection and approval, private well permits, transfer station operations, housing issues, animal control and larger public health items such as bird flu threats and...

May 5th 2018 Town Election Results Announced

Here are the results of the Town elections that were held on Saturday, May 5th: Almoner - Kristine Bissell (3 years) Assessor - Gina Papineau (3 years) Board of Health - Michael Kurland (3 years) Board of Library Trustee - Rosemarie Clark (3 years) Board of Library Trustees - Miriam Kurland (3 years) Finance Committee...

Special Town Meeting - Thursday, March 8th, 2018

There will be a Special Town Meeting held at the Goshen Town Hall on Thursday, March 8th at 7 p.m. Click on the file below to see the warrant. STM 2018-3-8 warrant signed

Annual Town Report 2017

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Dog Licenses Are In

Dog licenses are in and can now be picked up in the Town Clerks office. The Town Clerk is available on Mondays from 8AM to 2PM and again on Monday evenings from 6-8 PM.

House Numbering

House Numbering Why does Goshen need house numbers? To assist in locating and identifying buildings in the Town of Goshen. This project was undertaken by the Goshen Fire Department in 1992 as a first step in establishing an “Enhanced 911” system. This system enables emergency personnel to correctly pinpoint the location of the (non-cellular) caller...

When do house numbers need to be put up?

All current houses in Goshen should have visible numbers. Any new construction should post the number as soon as ground is broken for construction. The fine for not displaying numbers is $25.

Where can numbers for the house be purchased?

Most hardware stores and home improvement centers sell house numbers. Remember, the numbers need to be 5” minimum in height and in a color that contrasts with the background they will be placed on. Reflective numbers are best for visibility.

Where do the numbers need to be placed?

All numbers shall be located on the street side of the house, 6 feet above the yard level, to the right side of the front door. If the house is located in excess of 50 feet from the street, the number must be located by the side of the driveway, at the edge of the...

How do I get a house number?

The House Numbering Coordinator, appointed by the Fire Chief, is responsible for issuing new numbers. The House Numbering Coordinator is Fire Chief Susan Labrie. Requests for new house numbers can be made by calling 413-268-7161 (fire station) and leaving a message.

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