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Welcome to Our Community

The Town of Palmer, located in Hampden County in Massachusetts’ Pioneer Valley, spans 31.6 square miles and includes four villages: Bondsville, Depot Village, Three Rivers, and Thorndike, each with its own Main Street, Post Office, and local services. With about 12,300 residents, Palmer is a stable, close-knit community with a mix of seniors and families. Originally known as the “Town of Seven Railroads” the industry and local economy has benefited from the rail networks and current access to major highways to support economic development. Learn more

Latest News

Water Main Break: Anderson St, Three Rivers

Palmer Awarded Grant Funds

Message from Town Clerk

Building Inspectors Out of Office Monday and Tuesday

Municipal Offices Closed for Holiday

Upcoming Meetings

October 2026
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Palmer Conservation Commission Meeting
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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Hampden County Regional Retirement Board Meeting
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Palmer Ordinance Review Subcommittee Meeting
Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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Assessors Meeting
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Recreation Committee
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Bondsville Fire & Water District
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Palmer Fire District No. 1 Water Department Meeting
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Palmer for Tomorrow Meeting
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Master Plan Implementation Committee Meeting
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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In Person Early Voting Hours for November 3, 2026 State Election
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM to
5:00 PM
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In Person Early Voting Hours for November 3, 2026 State Election
Monday, October 19, 2026 at 8:30 AM to
7:30 PM
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In Person Early Voting Hours for November 3, 2026 State Election
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 8:30 AM to
4:30 PM
Thorndike Fire and Water District Commissioner's Meeting
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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In Person Early Voting Hours for November 3, 2026 State Election
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 8:30 AM to
4:30 PM
Palmer Cultural Council Meeting
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Palmer Public Schools - School Committee Meeting
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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In Person Early Voting Hours for November 3, 2026 State Election
Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 8:30 AM to
4:30 PM
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In Person Early Voting Hours for November 3, 2026 State Election
Monday, October 26, 2026 at 8:30 AM to
7:30 PM
Palmer Planning Board Public Hearing
Monday, October 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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In Person Early Voting Hours for November 3, 2026 State Election
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 8:30 AM to
4:30 PM
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In Person Early Voting Hours for November 3, 2026 State Election
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 8:30 AM to
4:30 PM
Palmer Council on Aging Board Meeting
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 12:15 PM to
1:15 PM
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In Person Early Voting Hours for November 3, 2026 State Election
Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 8:30 AM to
4:30 PM
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Advance Ballot Processing
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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