Town Government
Adams Town Departments
Finding the Right Department
Most of what residents need from the town runs through a department, not an elected official: paying a bill, pulling a permit, reporting a problem, registering to vote. Each department reports up to the Town Administrator, who appoints most of the department heads.
The directory below covers the departments residents contact most. For the full list, hours, and staff, visit town.adams.ma.us. Town Hall is at 8 Park Street.
Department Directory
| Town Clerk | Records, licenses, vital records, the town census, and elections. Town Hall, 8 Park Street. 413-743-8300 ext. 176. |
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| Public Works | Streets, water, sewer, and snow plowing. Town Hall, 8 Park Street. 413-743-8300 ext. 172. |
| Police | Public safety and non-emergency response. 4 School Street. 413-743-1212. |
| Fire District | Fire suppression, prevention, and emergency response. The Adams Fire District is a separate governmental unit with its own elected officers. 3 Columbia Street. 413-743-0179. |
| Building Commissioner | Building permits, inspections, and code enforcement. Town Hall, 8 Park Street. 413-743-8300 ext. 171. |
| Community Development | Planning, grants, and economic development, including the Greylock Glen. Town Hall, 8 Park Street. 413-743-8300 ext. 173. |
| Treasurer / Tax Collector | Tax bills, town accounts, and payments. Town Hall, 8 Park Street. 413-743-8300 ext. 177. |
| Adams Free Library | Books, programs, computers, and a card that works at libraries across Massachusetts. 92 Park Street. 413-743-8345. |
| Veterans’ Services | Benefits and support for veterans and their families. Adams Visitor Center, 3 Hoosac Street. 413-662-3040. |
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