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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

Upcoming Meetings

September 2026
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Warrant for State Primary
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 7:00 AM to
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM
September 1st, 2026 Massachusetts State Primary * OFFICIAL Results*
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Palmer Licensing Commission Meeting
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Palmer Licensing Commission *Public Hearing*
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Palmer Licensing Commission *Public Hearing*
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Palmer Cultural Council Meeting
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Three Rivers Fire Department-Water Department Prudential Committee Meeting
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Hampden County Retirement Board Agenda
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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Palmer Board of Assessors Meeting
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Bondsville Fire and Water District Committee Meeting *cancelled**
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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PUBLIC HEARING TITAN ENERGY
Monday, September 14, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Palmer Town Council Meeting
Monday, September 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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Thorndike Fire & Water Commissioners Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Bondsville Fire & Water District Meeting
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Palmer Conservation Commission Meeting
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Palmer Conservation Commission Public Hearing
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Palmer Conservation Commission Public Hearing
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 7:15 PM
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Palmer Council on Aging Board Meeting
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Palmer Public School Committee Meeting
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Palmer Historical Commission
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Three Rivers Fire District Prudential Comm.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Palmer Public Schools - School Committee Meeting
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Palmer Public Library Board of Directors Meeting
Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Planning Board Public Hearing
Monday, September 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Palmer Planning Board Public Hearing
Monday, September 21, 2026 at 6:10 PM
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National Grid/Verizon Public Hearing
Monday, September 28, 2026 at 5:30 AM
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