The Town Clerk is Townsend’s Records Access Officer.
The Massachusetts Public Records law regulates public access to government documents and records. The full text can be found in Chapter 66, s. 10 of the Massachusetts General Law, subject to exemptions, which may be found in Chapter 4, s. 7(26) of the Massachusetts General Law and applicable law and policy.
- A guide prepared by the State of Massachusetts regarding public access to records is available here.
- Records of the Town of Townsend are available to any member of the public making a request.
How to make a Public Records Request
Written requests may be made by email, delivery in hand, or by surface mail to any of the Town’s Records Access Officer:
Town Clerk
272 Main Street
Townsend, MA 01469
978-597-1700, extension 1704
Click Here to Visit the Town Clerks Records Request Page
Ambulance Billing Requests can be made by contacting Coastal Ambulance Billing
Medical Records Requests can be made in person at 13 Elm Street Townsend, MA or by email by contacting emsops@townsendfire-ems.org.
Please call ahead with any medical records requests to ensure you have the proper paperwork: 978-597-8150