Accountant

Budgeting, Tax Rate Setting, Year End Financial Reports, Expenditure Controls, and Revenue Reporting

Animal Control

The Town of Tyngsborough has a shared agreement with the Town of Westford for Animal Control. They are responsible for helping the public deal with problems caused by animals. This person also works with other local agencies, such as social services and law enforcement, to protect all members of families, both two-legged and four-legged.

Assessors

The primary function of the Assessor’s Department is to value all Real Estate and Personal Property within the Town of Tyngsborough.

Building

The Building Department is responsible for the review, inspection and permitting for new construction and/or alterations to any structures within the Town.

Clerk

Elections,Voter Registration, Census, Vital Records (Birth, Death, Marriage), Marriage Licenses, Business Certificates, Dog Licenses, Fishing/Hunting Licenses

Collector

The Town Collector’s Office is responsible for the collection of all assessed taxes and charges in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws.

Community Preservation

The Community Preservation Act requires the town to create a Community Preservation Committee, consisting of members representing town committees.

Conservation

Conservation Commissions are established under the provisions of the Massachusetts Conservation Commission Act (Mass. G.L. Ch. 40, Sec. 8C) for the “promotion and development of the natural resources and for the protection of watershed resources” of the Town

Council on Aging

The Tyngsborough Council on Aging is an eleven member board appointed by the Board of Selectmen.

Economic Development

The Economic Development Committee is dedicated to assisting in sustaining businesses currently operating within Tyngsborough and actively pursuing suitable new business opportunities which work harmoniously within the realm of the Master Plan through aggressive solicitations and active communications with existing and potential businesses and town government entities.

Emergency Management

The Office of Emergency Management coordinates the emergency preparedness and planning of all town departments, residents and businesses using the resources of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to avert or to combat the effects of disaster, either natural or man-made locally.

Finance

The Finance Committee is the official watchdog of the community.  The members are responsible for researching, advising and making recommendations to town meeting on all financial matters.

Fire

The Tyngsborough Fire Department provides a  range of programs designed to protect the lives and property of the citizens of Tyngsborough, from the adverse effects of Fire, Sudden Medical, or Exposure to Dangerous Conditions either natural or man made.

Health

Develops and maintain innovative programs to safeguard and improve the general health of the citizens of the Town.  Responsibilities include developing and promoting disease prevention and wellness programs as well as improving health education and environmental awareness.

Highway

Road Maintenance; Winter Operations; Street Signs; Traffic Signs. Street opening permits are issued through the Highway Department.

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is responsible for maintaining relevant town artifacts and promoting the town’s unique history.

Library

The Library is a forum for ideas and a source of information for the inspiration and enrichment of the entire Tyngsborough community.

Media Programming

The  Office of Media Programming handles the town’s cable access broadcast and digital platforms.

Planning

The Planning Board plays a major role with town development. They will will assist you with interpretations and review your plan with the Zoning Enforcement Officer to determine compliance.

Police

The Tyngsborough Police Department enforces the laws of society, maintain order within the community, protect life and property, and to assist the public at large in a manner consistent with the rights and dignity of all persons as provided for by the law under the Constitution of the United States and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts .

Recreation and Parks

The Tyngsborough Recreation & Parks Department is dedicated to the advancement of the town Parks and Recreation programs in an effort to enhance the quality of life for all people. The department strives to provide a variety of quality, self-supporting recreational and leisure programs for all ages of people in the Town.

Sewer Commission

Sewer Fees, Permits, Applications, and Regulations

Treasurer

Payroll, Cash Management, Borrowing, Investments, Trust Fund, Custodian,  Tax Title Administration

Veterans’ Agent

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has the most comprehensive veterans’ services program of any state in the nation.