New England town

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Massachusetts town line sign, indicating the name of the town, the date of its establishment, and the seal of the state.

New England towns have a basic local government in each of the six New England states. New England towns are similar to civil townships.

New England towns are often governed by town meetings. There is little to no county government, and Connecticut and Rhode Island counties have no government authority.[1][2] Massachusetts has removed eight of fourteen county governments so far.[3]

New England Town Media

References

  1. Connecticut State Register and Manual, Section VI: CountiesConnecticut Secretary of the State. Retrieved 2010-01-23.
  2. Facts & History. Retrieved 2010-01-23.
  3. Historical Data Relating to the Incorporation of and Abolishment of Counties in the Commonwealth of MassachusettsMassachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth. Retrieved 2010-01-23.