In addition to those powers and duties given by Article 4, Section 4-2 of the Charter, the Town Manager shall have the following powers and duties:
1.1. 
The Town Manager shall, on or before each July 31, and at such other times as the selectmen may request, prepare and submit reports relating to the water works and water system as prescribed in Chapter 3, Section 3-3, Subsection 3.6, of these bylaws.
1.2. 
The Town Manager shall, at such time as the Select Board may direct but, in any event, not later than February 15, submit to the Finance Committee a proposed budget for the ensuing fiscal year, as prescribed by Article 6, Section 6-3 of the Charter.
1.3. 
The Town Manager may, subject to approval by the Select Board, authorize the purchase of lots and graves or parts of lots and graves in Wildwood Cemetery from persons who no longer wish to retain ownership of same.
1.4. 
The Town Manager, or the Town Manager's designee, shall have the authority and duty, consistent with other laws, to issue and revoke permits to specific persons to engage in the breaking or digging up of any part of any street and the removal of earth or gravel therefrom, or aiding in the same. Any person who engages or aids in the foregoing activities without such a permit may be punished by a fine not exceeding $50 for each offense.[2]
[2]
Article 41 of the 2025 Spring Town Meeting amended this subsection to add "or the Town Manager's designee" on 5/1/2025.
[1]
Article 23 of the 2024 Fall Town Meeting amended this section to make the text gender-neutral on 11/18/2024.