Town Property Use Policy Approved by the Select Board

The Town Property Use Policy guiding the use of all town-owned property, roads, parks, parking lots etc. was approved by the Select Board on December 8, 2021, and is in effect.

The Town Property Use Policy requires approval for ALL community events on town-owned property, roads/road, parks, parking lots, open spaces, etc. and, the event including but not limited to any of the following elements:  food being given or sold to the general public, alcohol tastings, sound amplification, music, tents, canopies, use of electricity and fencing. This policy has established guidelines and procedures for the application process and management of events in the Town of Templeton.  It outlines the operation of events on Town of Templeton property including public facilities, common open spaces, streets, and roadways. The procedures will help the event organizer to determine the requirements that are to be in place in order to effectively plan and execute a successful event.

Event Coordinators are encouraged to call Holly Young in the Town Administrator's office at 978-894-2762 for guidance in completing their application. 

 Click to view the page with the policy and permit application information.