Town Administrator

Washington shares a Town Administrator with the neighboring town of Middlefield. The Town Administrator’s time is spent 50:50 between the two towns.

The Town Administrator is appointed by the Select Board for a three-year term pursuant to MGL Ch. 41, Section 23A. The Town Administrator operates under the strategic direction of the Select Board and assists with overseeing Town departments, activities, and projects for which the Town Administrator is given authority, responsibility, or control by by-law, Town Meeting vote, and by vote of the Select Board. The Town Administrator is responsible for assuring effective management of town affairs and operation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations and within mandated DOR and Mass General Laws.