Council hears TextMyGov proposal for opt-in townwide messaging; staff to return with contract clarifications

Aug 11, 2026

Presenters outlined a TextMyGov opt-in text messaging service (50,000 annual messages; about $5,000/year) for community engagement and public safety; council asked for details on contract term, overage costs and opt-in estimates and asked staff to return with clarified terms.

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Town staff presented a TextMyGov proposal for an opt-in community text-messaging service intended for public-safety alerts and community engagement. Staff described it as an opt-in system that can be segmented by lists (utilities, parks and rec, public safety), with an annual baseline allowance of 50,000 messages and an estimated cost near $5,000 per year for the town’s expected usage.

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