Our Form of Government

Montague is a town of 8,437 people, located along the Connecticut River in Franklin County, Massachusetts.

There are five unique villages in Montague: Montague Center, Montague City, Millers Falls, Lake Pleasant, and Turners Falls. The Town Hall is located in Turners Falls, the largest village in the Town of Montague.

The Town is governed by a three-person Selectboard, and has a representative form of Town Meeting (read the Citizen's Guide to Town Meeting here), which includes 21 people from each of the five villages, each holding a three-year seat.

There are two separate Fire Districts in Montague: the Montague Center Fire District, and the Turners Falls Fire District. Each respective fire district includes their own water department.

For a complete list of districts that also serve the villages of Montague, see Other Local Districts.

Calendar of Events
Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Town Hall Second Floor Meeting Room and Zoom
Posted to: Board of Health
  • Attached File: 3-26-25 BOH Agenda
  • Wed, Mar 26, 2025, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    REMOTE
    Posted to: Finance Committee
  • Attached File: Finance Committee 2025-03-26 Agenda
  • Attached File: Finance Committee 2025-03-26 Agenda REVISED
  • Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm
    Town Hall Annex, One Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA 01376
    Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Zoom (link in agenda)
  • Attached File: 2025-03-27 LBSC Agenda
  • Selectboard Meeting -- SCHEDULED
    Mon, Mar 31, 2025, 6:30 pm
    VIA ZOOM
    Posted to: Selectboard
    Latest News
    Info for Residents
    Nomination Papers for the Annual Town Election, Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Available at the Town Clerk’s office until Monday, March 31, 2025