the town

noun

: the government of a town
The town plans to increase property taxes.

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After discussions, the town of Windsor did not reduce the local property taxes. — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026 The United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine, which has been documenting the crisis for months, said there have been no food deliveries to the town since the end of May. — Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2026 The moment has since become a shorthand for Marshall’s opponents, who have repeatedly referenced the town hall as evidence of the senator avoiding voters. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2026 If the town is successful, Chesterton would provide a $438,613 match for the paving project, which would be done next year. — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the town

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“The town.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20town. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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