I moved from Townsend a year and a half ago. It wasn't as corrupted as some MAss communities.
Actually, I've found Townsend to be very friendly and conservative, overall. During the Presidential election last year, there were WAY more Bush/Cheney yard signs than Kerry/Edwards and the activity around City Hall the morning of the election was significantly Republican. Actually, I think Townsend voted in larger numbers for Bush. And another interesting bit of information. I found many of my neighbors names on the pro marriage amendment petition, having read the names on the website meant to "expose" us. Where did you move to? We're going to be moving later this year, even though we really like Townsend.