Town of Truro
24 Town Hall Road • P.O. Box 2030 • Truro, MA 02666 • (508) 349-7004
Truro Selectmen's Goals and Objectives
Truro Board of Selectmen's Values
The Town of Truro holds the following values that inform the Board of Selectmen's approach to governance and municipal services. They are the guiding principles that drive all activities undertaken by any staff, volunteer, elected or appointed official in the Town of Truro. They embody their beliefs and their highest aspirations.
Excellence: They strive to provide the highest quality services that are responsive to the needs of Truro's residents and visitors. They engage in continuous learning, draw from past experience and strive to get it right the first time.
Integrity: They hold themselves to high ethical standards and commit to behave lawfully, respectfully, honesty and fairly.
Openness and Transparency: They commit to sharing information, working inclusively and to hold themselves accountable.
Historic and Environmental Protection: They work diligently to maintain the historic rural and coastal character and culture of Truro and to be string stewards of Truro's fragile environment.
Fiscal Integrity: They believe in sound fiscal policy and practice.
Diversity: They strive to create a community that values diversity and is available, accessible and open to all
Collaboration: They believe in working with others to solve problems and address community need both local and regionally.
Goals and Objectives
Each year, as a way of articulating policy and priorities, the Truro Board of Selectmen develop goals and objectives. These are intended to provide guidance and direction to the Town Manager and her appointees, the Police and Fire Chiefs, and all the Town's multi-member bodies.
The Goals and Objectives are divided into five board categories:
Town Services
Fiscal Management
Public Safety
Community Sustainability
Community Engagement & Governance
Truro Select Board
In accordance with the Charter passed at ATE, April 22, 1992, Chapter 4-1-1, a (5)
there shall be a five-member Board of Selectmen, an elected position.
Board Members
Name Title
Kristen Reed Chair-ATE 2024
Robert Weinstein Vice-Chair -ATE 2025
John Dundas Clerk - ATE 2024
Susan Areson Member - ATE 2025
Stephanie Rein Member - ATE 2023
Truro Select Board Meeting Schedule
HEARING/MEETING (Tuesday, unless otherwise noted)
Truro Select Board Meeting Schedule – 2021
January 12
January 26
February 9
February 23
March 9
March 23
April 6
April 20
Annual Town Meeting – April 27
Annual Town Election – May 11
May 12 (Wed)
May 25
June 8
June 22
July 13
July 27
August 10
August 24
September 14
September 28
October 12
October 26
November 9
November 23
December 14
December 28
Possible Work Session Dates (Time TBD)
January 19
February 16
March 16
April 13
Annual Town Meeting – April 27
Annual Town Election – May 11
May 18
June 15
July 20
August 17
September 21
October 19
November 16
December 21
Regular meeting for the Truro Select Board begins at 5:00 pm.
All requests must be in writing or on the appropriate application form(s), as applicable. For all other matters before the Board of Select Board a written request and pertinent information must be submitted no less than 7-days prior to the requested meeting date.
MEETING DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Please check the Town Website www.truro-ma.gov for any changes in the schedule.
