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Mission Statement
The Select Board and Town Manager provide executive leadership for the Town of Chatham. Together, we pursue collaborative processes, ethical, and professional procedures to insure that Town resources are directed to providing the best services possible to protect public safety, public assets, and special quality of life in Chatham. This office supports the Board and the Town Manager as they work toward this mission.
Responsibilities
The Town Manager is appointed by the Select Board and is responsible for the overall operation of the community and management of all Town departments, under the provisions of the Town Charter. The Town Manager is the appointing and contracting authority for all departments except the library and schools and is responsible for overseeing all budgetary, financial, and personnel administration activities of the Town. This includes:
- Appointing All Staff and Setting Compensation
- Formulating and Implementing Personnel Policies
- Negotiating All Contracts with the Town's Union Employees
- Preparing the Annual Budget
Administrative Staff
The administrative staff in the office serves as a liaison between the public and the Select Board, handles all telephone calls, visitors, and correspondence directed to the office and maintains all records of Select Board meetings. The office staff prepares the warrants for all annual and special Town Meetings, election notices for all elections, and coordinates the Town’s Annual Report. They maintain records of all committee and board appointments and resignations, and process licensing applications for approval by the Select Board.
Helpful Documents
- 2019 S&P Global Ratings (PDF)
- 2020 S&P Global Ratings (PDF)
- 2021 S&P Global Ratings (PDF)
- 2022 S&P Global Ratings (PDF)
- FY2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (PDF)
- 2022 TM Evaluation Complete (PDF)
- Budget & Financial Management Policies (PDF)
- Citizens Feedback Form (PDF)
- Home Rule Charter (PDF)
- Town Managers Propose Fiscal Year 2022 Budget (PDF)
- Town Meeting Article Citizen Petition Form (PDF)
- FY24 CY23 SB & TM Goals & Objectives (PDF)
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Jill R. Goldsmith
Town Manager
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Shanna Nealy
Executive SecretaryPhone: 508-945-5105
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Town Manager
Physical Address
549 Main Street
Chatham, MA 02633
Phone: 508-945-5105Fax: 508-945-3550
Hours
Monday through Friday
8 am to 4 pm