Selectboard

The Westhampton Selectboard consists of three elected members with overlapping 3-year terms.  The Selectboard acts as the Chief Executive Officer of the town, yeilding some powers to boards with authority over   specific aspects of town government such as the Board of Health, Planning Board, and Zoning Board of Appeals.  The Westhampton Selectboard has the power to prepare warrants for town meetings; make appointments to town boards/committees, and offices; hire employees; employ and engage town counsel; sign warrants for payment to employees and vendors; grant licenses and permits.  They also establish policies and strategize long term town direction with input from other boards and officials.
All meetings of the Selectboard are open to the public; portions of a
meeting may be held in executive session for any legal pupose as declared by the Chair.  The Selectboard follows a biweekly schedule, with changes as needed in observation of holidays or for additional business.  The agenda is followed as closely as possible and citizens may address the board only upon recognition by the Chair. 

To be placed on the agenda contact the Administrative Assistant no later than 10:00 a.m. any Thursday prior to a scheduled meeting.
Administration@WesthamptonMA.org

Staff Contacts

Name Title
Douglas Finn Administrative Assistant

Selectboard

Name Title
Arthur Pichette Clerk
Philip Dowling Chair
Maureen Dempsey
Scott Johndrow
Susan B Bronstein Member

Selectboard

NameTitleTerm Expires
Susan Bronstein

Member

2026

Maureen Dempsey

Chair

2024

Scott Johndrow

Member

2025

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