At Orange Open Town Meeting, registered voters may vote on town business.
Body Overview
- Government Level: Municipal
- Jurisdiction: Town of Orange
- Status: Current
- Authorized Seats: 0
- Current Vacancies: —
Current Members
Presiding Officers
- Town Moderator: Steven M. Garrity — Elected; Service: Not Verified; Party: Not Verified; Moderator; The Moderator presides. Any right to vote derives from registered-voter eligibility rather than from the office, so the office does not create an additional voting position.
Official Resources
- Town of Orange charter
- Massachusetts Acts of 2026 chapter 116
- Town notice that the charter took effect July 1st, 2026
- Town of Orange government overview
- Massachusetts General Laws chapter 39 section 10
Sources and Verification
Last Verified: September 9, 2026
- Town of Orange charter — Current Official Municipal Charter (Checked September 9, 2026)
- Massachusetts Acts of 2026 chapter 116 — Current Commonwealth Special Act (Checked September 9, 2026)
- Town notice that the charter took effect July 1st, 2026 — Current Official Municipal Charter Effective Date Notice (Checked September 9, 2026)
- Town of Orange government overview — Current Official Municipal Government Overview (Checked September 9, 2026)
- Massachusetts General Laws chapter 39 section 10 — Current Commonwealth Open Town Meeting Statute (Checked September 9, 2026)
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