Board of Selectmen of Somerville, Massachusetts


From 1841 until 1872, the Town of Somerville, Massachusetts was governed by the Board of Selectmen. From 1842 to 1868, the Board of Selectmen was made up of five members. In 1869 the board was expanded to nine members.
When Somerville became a city in 1872, the head of government became the Mayor of Somerville.

Boards of Selectmen of Somerville, Massachusetts (1842–1871)