The Town Officer's Guide: Containing a Compilation of the General Laws of Massachusetts, Relating to the Whole Power and Duty of Towns, Districts and Parishes, With Their Several Officers (Classic Re - Hardcover

John Bacon

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0260159638 ISBN 13: 9780260159632

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Navigate town government with a practical, spellbinding reference.

This classic Massachusetts manual compiles the general laws governing the powers and duties of towns, districts, and parishes, plus a digest of court decisions and a comprehensive appendix of forms for town officers and individuals. It offers clear guidance on how officers and residents can apply statutes to everyday governance.

Designed as a reliable, field‑ready resource, it frames the responsibilities of positions from clerks and assessors to selectmen and surveyors. The book emphasizes forms, processes, and the legal framework that guides town administration, making it a valuable reference for anyone involved in local governance or civic administration.

• Practical duties and powers for a wide range of town offices
• Digest of decisions from Massachusetts courts relevant to towns
• Extensive appendices with ready‑to‑use forms for town officers
• Guidance on preparing, issuing, and enforcing local taxes and records

Ideal for readers involved in town governance, municipal administration, or local history enthusiasts seeking a solid, historical reference.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0260159638
• ISBN 13: 9780260159632
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 398