Appointed by the Northborough Board of Selectmen, Town Administrator John W. Coderre is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the town's municipal government. As he explains to the building's many tour groups - such as the local Boy Scouts - he compares himself to "the coach of a baseball team," overseeing the other town departments, many of which are also located within the Town Hall. The Town Administrator also works closely with the Board of Selectmen.