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Volunteers Needed – You could make a difference

Posted on September 26, 2020

Goshen needs volunteers to help support the work that committees and boards do for the town. Click on this link to see a current list of volunteer positions needed:  Town of Goshen - Vacancies for Appointment as of 2020-09-26. If you see something you might be interested in contact the chair of that board or...
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State Primary & Town Override Election Results

Posted on September 1, 2020

Goshen had a 54% voter turnout for the September 1st 2020 State Primary & Town Override Election! Here are the results: State Primary Results 9.1.2020 STE Override Results 9.1.2020
Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi availability at Town Offices extended through December 31, 2020

Posted on August 28, 2020

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Westfield Gas & Electric have partnered with some hilltowns to temporarily offer a high speed internet connection at a central location in each participating town.  This connection will offer speeds of up to 200 MBPS for up to 15 concurrent connections.  In Goshen, that Wi-Fi  connection has been installed at...
Voter News

How your Early Ballots get Processed

Posted on August 26, 2020

Many Goshen voters decided to vote early by mail or in person for the Sept. 1st Primary & Town Override. I wanted to clear up some confusion about early voting. • All ballots, for both the state primary and town override, will be processed and put into the ballot box on election day. That day,...
Fiber Optic Cable

Broadband (high-speed internet) – Network Construction Procurement RFP & Contract

Posted on July 23, 2020

Requests for Proposals for the construction of Goshen's fiber optic network were released May 6. Competitive bids were received on May 22.  Bids were reviewed and analyzed by the project engineering team at Westfield Gas & Electric for any errors, omissions or questions and to verify they complied with the RFP documentation. After thorough review...
Fiber Optic Cable

Broadband (high speed internet) – Poster with project status information presented at the Annual Town Meeting on July 25, 2020

Posted on July 23, 2020

Click here for the poster on broadband status presented at the Annual Town Meeting of 2020-07-25:  POSTER PRESENTED 2020-07-25 at the Annual Town Meeting.  
Fiber Optic Cable

Broadband (high-speed internet) – Utility Company Make Ready work update

Posted on July 8, 2020

From November 2019 through October 2020, National Grid and Verizon are replacing utility poles and moving wires throughout town, in preparation for stringing fiber optic cable. Utility company trucks will be working on all roads and on any driveways with utility company poles. National Grid finished their make ready work  in May 2020, 2 months...
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Summer Holiday & Beach Safety during COVID-19

Posted on June 30, 2020

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Annual Town Election- Early Voting available!

Posted on June 25, 2020

The annual town election will be held on Saturday, August 1st from 9am-1pm in the John James Memorial Hall, located at 42 Main Street. Here is a sample ballot: ATE 2020 Ballot. Voters will be asked to wear a mask and use hand sanitizer before entering the town hall.  Social distancing and other safety precautions...
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Recycling Changes Effective July 1, 2020

Posted on June 25, 2020

Changes to the types of plastic cups, plastic egg cartons, aerosol cans & shredded paper go into effect on July 1, 2020.  Click on the link below for specific details. Recycling Changes Effective July 1, 2020
Fireworks Illegal in MA

Fireworks for Private Individuals in Massachusetts are Illegal

Posted on June 20, 2020

Learn about the Massachusetts laws concerning fireworks usage by private individuals. Did you know that more pets are lost over the Fourth of July holiday than any other time of year.    
Fiber Optic Cable

Broadband (high-speed internet) – MLP Board selection of Internet Service Provider (ISP) & Network Operator (NO)

Posted on June 18, 2020

The Municipal Light Plant (MLP) Board voted to select Westfield Gas & Electric as Goshen's ISP & NO. Selection criteria were based on the following: Local control over MLP decisions, policies & profits Reliability, experience & integrity of the business partner Proven business track record, history & financial stability Local control over rate setting Structural...
Fiber Optic Cable

Broadband (high-speed internet) – Grant Awards Updates

Posted on June 18, 2020

State grant monies originally provided Goshen with $770,000 as partial funding for Goshen’s fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) town-owned network.  In addition, the town voted to borrow up to $1.4 million to cover the remaining costs of building the town’s FTTH network. “Make-ready” costs have far exceeded the estimates from the initial project cost assessment.  (“Make-ready” costs are...
News from the Selectboard

Public Notification- Quorum requirements

Posted on June 8, 2020

Pursuant to special legislation relating to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency declared by Governor Baker, the Goshen Select Board is giving notice of its intention to consider an adjustment to the quorum requirements for all town meetings until the Public Health Emergency is declared over by Governor Baker. Please see this official notice posted by...
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Recurring meetings information during Municipal building closure

Please note that most recurring meetings are temporarily suspended until Municipal buildings are re-opened after the end COVID-19 pandemic.

 The Select Board & Finance Committee continue to meet with information on how to participate on their posted agendas.

Recurring meetings calendar - SEE IMPORTANT NOTE ABOVE

Sep 30 2020

Board of Assessors

6:30pm Goshen Town Hall
  • Add to calendar 2020-09-30 18:30:00 2020-09-30 18:30:00 America/New_York Board of Assessors 42 Main Street, Goshen, MA 01032
  • Directions

Oct 5 2020

Veterans’ Agent 1st Monday

11:30am - 1:30pm Goshen Town Hall
  • Add to calendar 2020-10-05 11:30:00 2020-10-05 13:30:00 America/New_York Veterans' Agent 1st Monday 42 Main Street, Goshen, MA 01032
  • Directions

Oct 5 2020

Select Board

6:00pm Goshen Town Offices

Oct 7 2020

Board of Assessors

6:30pm Goshen Town Hall
  • Add to calendar 2020-10-07 18:30:00 2020-10-07 18:30:00 America/New_York Board of Assessors 42 Main Street, Goshen, MA 01032
  • Directions

Oct 13 2020

Historical Commission 2nd Tuesday

10:30am Goshen Town Offices - Back Room
  • Add to calendar 2020-10-13 10:30:00 2020-10-13 10:30:00 America/New_York Historical Commission 2nd Tuesday 40 Main Street, Goshen, MA 01032
  • Directions

Oct 13 2020

Finance Committee – 2nd Tuesday

6:00pm Goshen Town Offices - Back Room
  • Add to calendar 2020-10-13 18:00:00 2020-10-13 18:00:00 America/New_York Finance Committee - 2nd Tuesday 40 Main Street, Goshen, MA 01032
  • Directions

Oct 14 2020

Open Space Committee

4:00pm Goshen Town Offices
  • Add to calendar 2020-10-14 16:00:00 2020-10-14 16:00:00 America/New_York Open Space Committee 40 Main Street, Goshen, MA 01096
  • Directions

Oct 14 2020

Board of Assessors

6:30pm Goshen Town Hall
  • Add to calendar 2020-10-14 18:30:00 2020-10-14 18:30:00 America/New_York Board of Assessors 42 Main Street, Goshen, MA 01032
  • Directions

Oct 19 2020

Veterans’ Agent 3rd Monday

11:30am - 1:30pm Goshen Town Hall
  • Add to calendar 2020-10-19 11:30:00 2020-10-19 13:30:00 America/New_York Veterans' Agent 3rd Monday 42 Main Street, Goshen, MA 01032
  • Directions

Oct 19 2020

Select Board

6:00pm Goshen Town Offices

Oct 20 2020

Conservation Commission 1st Tuesday

6:00pm Goshen Town Offices
  • Add to calendar 2020-10-20 18:00:00 2020-10-20 18:00:00 America/New_York Conservation Commission 1st Tuesday 40 Main Street, Goshen, MA 01096
  • Directions

Oct 21 2020

Board of Assessors

6:30pm Goshen Town Hall
  • Add to calendar 2020-10-21 18:30:00 2020-10-21 18:30:00 America/New_York Board of Assessors 42 Main Street, Goshen, MA 01032
  • Directions

Oct 21 2020

Community Preservation Committee

7:00pm Goshen Town Offices
  • Add to calendar 2020-10-21 19:00:00 2020-10-21 19:00:00 America/New_York Community Preservation Committee 40 Main Street, Goshen, MA 01096
  • Directions

Oct 28 2020

Board of Assessors

6:30pm Goshen Town Hall
  • Add to calendar 2020-10-28 18:30:00 2020-10-28 18:30:00 America/New_York Board of Assessors 42 Main Street, Goshen, MA 01032
  • Directions

Nov 2 2020

Veterans’ Agent 1st Monday

11:30am - 1:30pm Goshen Town Hall
  • Add to calendar 2020-11-02 11:30:00 2020-11-02 13:30:00 America/New_York Veterans' Agent 1st Monday 42 Main Street, Goshen, MA 01032
  • Directions

Nov 2 2020

Select Board

6:00pm Goshen Town Offices

Nov 4 2020

Board of Assessors

6:30pm Goshen Town Hall
  • Add to calendar 2020-11-04 18:30:00 2020-11-04 18:30:00 America/New_York Board of Assessors 42 Main Street, Goshen, MA 01032
  • Directions

Nov 10 2020

Historical Commission 2nd Tuesday

10:30am Goshen Town Offices - Back Room
  • Add to calendar 2020-11-10 10:30:00 2020-11-10 10:30:00 America/New_York Historical Commission 2nd Tuesday 40 Main Street, Goshen, MA 01032
  • Directions

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John James Memorial Town Hall

John James Memorial Town Hall
42 Main Street
Goshen, Massachusetts 01032

Town Office Goshen Mass

Town Offices
40 Main Street
Goshen, Massachusetts 01032

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