Located on the third floor of the Ames Building, the Town Manager:

• Serves as the Town’s chief administrative officer, reporting to the five elected members of the Select Board.

• Acts as the Town’s chief procurement officer.

• Administers the Town personnel system, appoints most department heads, and negotiates collective bargaining agreements with Town employee unions.

• Prepares and presents the Town’s annual operating budget and proposed capital outlay program.

Board and Committee Work

The Town Manager is directly accountable to the Select Board, and works with all other boards and committees as they relate to the day-to-day operations of the Town. In addition to staffing that board, the Town Manager's Office works directly and frequently with the following boards and committees:

• Building, Planning, & Construction Committee
• Bylaw Review Committee
• Capital Expenditures Committee
• Cultural Council
• East Dedham Revitalization Committee
• Historic Districts Commission / Historical Commission
• School Building Rehabilitation Committee

When to Contact us

The Town Manager's Office acts in a way as the main office of Town Hall, helping to direct residents and businesses to appropriate departments for different issues.

The office itself may provide general information about the Town, information about Select Board meetings, self-help, insurance and workman's compensation claims, the Aggregation Electricity Program, CodeRED community notifications, and dog hearings for residents.

For businesses, the Town Manager oversees liquor licensing, common victual licensing, and bidding.

Media Inquiries

For media inquiries, contact Amanda Smith, Director of Communications