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Notice 10-08-2025 : Town Offices Closed on Monday, October 13 in observance of Indigenous People's Day. No delay in trash/recycling pick up.

What requires a permit?

It is unlawful to construct, reconstruct, alter, repair, remove or demolish a building or structure or to change the use or occupancy of a building or structure or to install or alter any equipment for which revision is made or the installation of which is regulated by 780 CMR without first filing a written application with the building official and obtaining the required permit. Go to Home Improvement Contractor Law for a helpful chart.