Watch every docket
TownSignal tracks municipal agendas, minutes, planning applications, permit filings, and license dockets as coverage expands across Massachusetts.
Now launching in Massachusetts
Early-warning municipal alerts, cited to the source.
TownSignal reads municipal agendas, minutes, zoning and planning applications, permit filings, and license dockets, then sends topic-matched alerts by email and Slack.
Mission: make every municipal decision visible to the businesses it affects, on the day it is published.
How it works
From public docket to cited alert.
Match your topics
Topic packs and custom keywords focus on deal-flow signals such as solar, storage, zoning, towers, signs, paving, and licensing.
Send the cited alert
Each match includes the item, verbatim excerpt, source reference, meeting date, and a concise note on why it may matter.
Built for niche operators
For teams whose deal flow starts in local government.
Solar and battery installers
Land-use attorneys
Real-estate developers
Fiber and tower contractors
Self-storage and car-wash developers
Sign and paving companies
License applicants
Government-affairs consultants
Anatomy of a cited alert
Evidence travels with the signal.
A real alert TownSignal generated from a live Massachusetts Planning Board agenda — matched, quoted verbatim, and cited to the source document.
Real alert
Hanover, MA · Planning Board · May 18, 2026
Continued public hearing: new construction, Our Lady of the Angels Church
Matched item
Continued public hearing for Our Lady of the Angels Church (PB 25-11), 392 Hanover Street & 34 Spring Street — new construction of the church at the former St. Mary’s location.
Verbatim excerpt
"The Board will continue to hear the public hearing regarding the New Construction of The Our Lady of The Angels Church, existing location of St. Mary's Church."
Source link + page reference
Why this matters
A developer, contractor, or land-use attorney can identify the project and team early, track conditions, and prepare related bids or filings.
This is a genuine alert produced by TownSignal from the public Hanover Planning Board agenda linked above.
Why different
Precision over noise.
Cited and quoted
Every alert includes the municipal source, a page reference, and a verbatim excerpt so teams can inspect the evidence quickly.
No uncited alerts
TownSignal is designed around cited source material, not loose summaries or unsupported claims.
Coverage expands over time
The launch focus is Massachusetts solar and battery signals, with broader topic packs and municipalities added deliberately.
Pricing
Simple early-access tiers.
Annual billing includes 2 months free. There is no checkout yet; early-access requests go directly by email.
Starter
$49/mo
- 1 topic pack
- 25 municipalities
- Email alerts
Launch focus
Growth
$99/mo
- 3 topic packs
- 100 municipalities
- Email + Slack alerts
Pro
$199/mo
- One full state
- Custom keywords
- Weekly digest
FAQ
Short answers.
Is TownSignal live nationwide?
No. TownSignal is now launching in Massachusetts and expanding coverage over time.
What makes an alert trustworthy?
Each alert is tied to a matched item, a verbatim excerpt, a source reference, a meeting date, and a short explanation.
Can I use custom keywords?
Yes. Custom keywords are included in the Pro tier, and early-access users can discuss narrower topic needs by email.
Is there a checkout?
Not yet. Early access starts by email while TownSignal launches.