Dracut is one of the largest towns in Massachusetts to still be governed by an open town meeting, whereby every registered voter is entitled to gather at stated times to conduct the business of the Town.
 There is an elected board of selectmen and school committee with five members each elected for three-year staggered terms.
 The voters also elect a town moderator, library trustees, and some members of the housing authority.
 Those who live in the Dracut Water Supply District also elect a district moderator and water commissioners.
 The board of selectmen, school committee, and library trustees hire a town manager, superintendent of schools, and library director respectively to execute their various duties.
Dracut is one of the largest towns in Massachusetts to still be governed by an open town meeting, whereby every registered voter is entitled to gather at stated times to conduct the business of the Town.  There is an elected board of selectmen and school committee with five members each elected for three-year staggered terms.  The voters also elect a town moderator, library trustees, and some members of the housing authority.  Those who live in the Dracut Water Supply District also elect a district moderator and water commissioners.  The board of selectmen, school committee, and library trustees hire a town manager, superintendent of schools, and library director respectively to execute their various duties.
Dracut, Massachusetts