Government thumb|right|The town seal depicts historic Boyd's Windmill. The town is governed by a seven-member Town Council, elected at-large in non-partisan elections. Executive authority is vested in an appointed town administrator (on the council–manager model). The town also elects a non-partisan School Committee.
Government thumb|right|The town seal depicts historic Boyd's Windmill. The town is governed by a seven-member Town Council, elected at-large in non-partisan elections. Executive authority is vested in an appointed town administrator (on the council–manager model). The town also elects a non-partisan School Committee.